The Research Library in the Preservation Barn is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment by calling 860-653-9713. Research Fee $25 per hour.
Museum Store merchandise includes books, maps, mugs, t-shirts, notecards, jigsaw puzzle and many more Granby items. Granby author Faith Tyldsley’s most recent book, To Granby, with Love, chronicles the Drummer articles submitted by beloved genealogist and archivist Carol Laun. This amazing book is available for sale in the museum store for $20. The store, located in the Enders House, is open Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Purchases on Tuesday can be made at the Preservation Barn during Research Library Hours, 9 a.m. to noon. Items for sale can also be viewed on the website at salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com
Spymistress: The Story of Allied Women Spies of World War 2 on Thursday, March 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m. SBHS is co-sponsoring this virtual talk with the Granby Public Library. Register at the Granby Public Library website and click on Events to receive the link for this exciting virtual program.
Annual Meeting, for members only, will be held on Tuesday, April 23, at the Granby Congregational Church (north campus), 219 North Granby Road. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner, business meeting and guest speaker and/or entertainment. See more details in the upcoming newsletter.
Farmington Valley CT Heritage Network Bus Tour Lively Lore and Legends: Fact or Fiction? The final part of this series will take place on Saturday, April 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $50 with stops at Riverside Cemetery, Stanley-Whitman House and Hill-Stead Museum. Expert commentary will be at each location. The tour includes a pre-tour lecture on Thursday evening April 25, goody bag for the bus, and lunch. Contact Nancy Weiner-Anstey at 860-680-5298 with questions or to reserve your spot for this popular event.
The Spring Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Society’s grounds. Please contact Dave Laun at 860-653-3965 for vendor information. Flea Market donations to the Society will be accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon through May 14.
Membership in the Salmon Brook Historical Society at 208 Salmon Brook Street offers many benefits including summer tours, newsletters, annual dinner in April, wassail party in December and the opportunity to learn and help preserve Granby history. Membership dues are Students $10, Individuals $25, Family $40, and Life Membership $300. Donations in any amount are always welcome and appreciated. The Society welcomes everyone. Visit the website or stop by the museum on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9 a.m. and noon for an application.