The Research Library at Salmon Brook Historical Society is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment by calling 860-653-9713.
Museum Store is open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. You can view items for sale at salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com Merchandise available include books, maps, mugs, notecards, jigsaw puzzle and many more Granby items.
Tag Sale was a huge success. A loud shout of thanks to the many volunteers who worked to set up during a brief morning shower, man the tables and parking lot attendants. Also, thanks to the patrons who came to find their treasures.
Fall Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the society’s grounds. Please contact Dave at 860-653-3965 for vendor information. Flea Market donations to the society will be accepted beginning Sept. 2 instead of July 1. During the summer months, the volunteers will concentrate on working on the gardens, cleaning and making repairs to the many buildings, repairing quilts and other textiles, and accessioning the many donations we receive.
Membership to Salmon Brook Historical Society offers many benefits including free tours, newsletters, annual dinner in April, the Christmas house tour and wassail party in December and the opportunity to learn and help preserve Granby history. The society welcomes everyone. You do not need to be a Granby native, own an old house or be old. However, you do need to care about the history of Granby. Visit the website or stop by the museum on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon for an application.