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Upcoming Early Autumn 2025 EventsAs the days get shorter and nights cooler early Autumn offers a variety of events and programs to get you and your family out of the house to enjoy the outdoors and explore town. In addition to several talks there is Valley Falls Farm's 'Artists Day At The Farm' and the New England Civil War Museum's 'Living History Day,'- both in the next few weeks. These events take place outdoors - the best place to be in Autumn in New England. Most of the organizations sponsoring these events are members of the Vernon Volunteers' Collaborative. You can learn more about them on their website. Check organizer's websites for any last minute changes. We'll send our next newsletter in early October covering the rest of the autumn season. Click on images for a larger view. Jon Roe
NECWM:The Barnes Museum & HomesteadTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 7 - 8:30 P.M.: The New England Civil War Museum (NECWM) presents CHRISTINA VOLPE on Southington's Barnes Museum and Homestead. Step back in time with historian and curator Christina Volpe as she explores The Barnes Museum and Homestead. Once home to industrialist Amon Bradley, this beautifully preserved estate offers a rare glimpse into Victorian life, complete with original antiques, family diaries, and Civil War letters. Christina is the Museum Curator and Administrator of the site, which includes 200 Civil War letters. She is also the author of a book on the museum and homestead. The program is free and will take place at NECWM, 14 Park Place in Rockville.
FOVF: Artists Day At The FarmSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 12-4 P.M.: The Friends of Valley Falls invite you to this biennial event at the farm. Artists come in the morning and choose a spot to set up, somewhere on the scenic grounds of the farm to paint in 'Plein Aire.' Visitors are invited to come from 12-4 p.m. to watch the artists paint, enjoy the vistas and perhaps purchase a painting by one of our talented local artists. At 2 p.m. Tankerhoosen historian JON ROE will give a new talk on the founder of Valley Falls Farm, "Anson Lyman's Life, Times and Tragic Death." Music will be provided by Handler and Levesque. The Heritage Center will be open as well; your last opportunity to visit it this year. Spend a lovely fall afternoon at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center. Check in at the Red Barn basement, 345 Valley Falls Road, for info. Admission is free. Parking is available at Valley Falls Park, just a short path away from the Farm and the Red Barn.
FOVF: The Life & Times Of Anson LymanSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2 P.M.: As part of the Friends of Valley Falls Artists Day Tankerhoosen historian JON ROE will give a new talk on the founder of Valley Falls Farm, "Anson Lyman's Life, Times and Tragic Death." Lyman is credited with creating Valley Falls Farm and purchasing the surrounding property that now makes up Valley Falls Park, but little else has been told about his life. New research has revealed his family background, some of his activities and challenges and finally we've learned about his tragic death. This is the first time his story has been told. The talk will be held in the basement of the Red Barn, 345 Valley Falls Road in Vernon.
VHS: A First Lady Comes To VernonSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2 P.M.: Vernon Historical Society's invites you to learn about ABIGAIL ADAMS, 2nd First Lady of the newly formed United States and the mother of John Quincey Adams, the 6th President. Presenter, SHERYL FAYE is from the Connecticut State Historical and Cultural Museum and will begin with Adams as an adult. Following a flashback to her childhood, she will conclude with Adams as an adult reflecting on a remarkable life. The program is free and open to the public. The Vernon Historical Society is located at 734 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon.
ACE: CT Poet LaureateSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 3 P.M.: Arts Center East hosts MARGARET GIBSON, CT State Poet Laureate Emerita, who will do a dramatic reading from her book "Draw Me Without Boundaries" with an actress. They will perform excerpts of inner monologues from two characters: Lena, the grandmother, and Zoe, the granddaughter. It is an exciting and innovative book of poetry and prose that is deeply moving as well as exhilarating. MARGARET GIBSON is the author of fourteen collections of poems, including "The Vigil," a finalist for the National Book Award. Her honors include the Lamont Poetry Selection, the Melville Kane Award, and two Connecticut Book Awards. She is the editor of "Waking Up to the Earth: Connecticut Poets in a Time of Global Climate Crisis." It is free and open to the public, although a $5 donation is suggested and much appreciated. Arts Center East is located at 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon. For directions and more information email pegideitzshea@gmail.com.
FOVF: Foraging MushroomsSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1-3 P.M.: Join the Friends of Valley Falls for their Annual Meeting. Our speaker is KAREN MONGER of 'The 3Foragers,' who will do a presentation on mushrooms, followed by a mushroom foray on Valley Falls Farm. The Heritage Center at Valley Falls Farm will be open following the program.The Heritage Center includes displays on the many colorful owners of the farm including rifle designer Christian Sharps, a phony Hungarian Count, and the Beach Family, who ran the farm and park as a gentleman's farm in the early 20th Century. Everyone is welcome. Meet in the basement of the Red Barn at Valley Falls Farm, 345 Valley Falls Road in Vernon. Parking is limited at the Red Barn, please park at Valley Falls Park and walk up the scenic trail to the Barn.
NECWM: Living History DaySATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 10-3: Come celebrate the New England Civil War Museum's (NECWM) 'Living History Day' featuring Civil War re-enactors setting up camp in the park and re-creating camp life. They will demonstrate and describe for visitors the life of soldiers, sailors and civilians during the Civil War. This is also the kickoff event for Vernon's 250th commemoration at the museum. Living Historians representing soldiers and sailors from the American War for Independence to the Gulf War will be portraying our uniformed services, with speakers presenting in depth topics over the day. The Civil War Museum will also be open for visitors to view its collection of uniforms, equipment and firearms. Museum visitors can follow a timeline of a solder's experience from enlistment as citizen soldiers to their meetings as Grand Army of the Republic veterans in the museum's historic Great Hall. Children can try on uniforms and have their photos taken, learn to march with the soldiers and join in other interactive events. Included will be loading and firing of a Civil War Cannon, civilian life during the Civil War, and a scale model of the U.S.S. Monitor. Central Park is located in front of Town Hall at 14 Park Place in Rockville.
BHS: 300th Anniversary of Bolton ChurchSATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1 P.M.: The Bolton Congregational Church is celebrating its 300th Anniversary. As part of the anniversary Bolton Historian and Bolton Historical Society President JOHN TOOMEY will give a talk on the 300 year history of the church. The current church is the third of the buildings on the green. The talk will be held in the community hall behind the church at 1 p.m. The church is located at 228 Bolton Center Road.
Stickney Hill HikeSUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 12 P.M.: The Manchester Land Conservation Trust will lead a hike of their Stickney Hill Preserve in Rockville. The 16-acre property is above Amerbelle and Paper Mill Pond and at one time was home to a pair of water tanks that provided water to mills and Rockville homes. The area was inherited by businessman John Stickney in the mid-nineteenth century. Stickney owned the mill for which nearby Paper Mill Pond is named and built a house nearby. Land Trust board member and property steward ROB LEWIS will lead the walk. A short (1 mile) hike, moderately paced with a steep hill and bumpy ground, with pauses to learn about the history and lore of the area. The event is free, and will be held rain or shine, but extreme weather cancels. Meet at the end of Pleasant Street (46 Pleasant Street) in Rockville. Also Coming In OctoberTo receive the late Autumn newsletter Join our Mailing List.
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