SCHEDULED EVENTS FOR 2026
Our museum is always open, on the first and third Saturdays, from May through October, from 11 am to 3 pm
May 2, 2026
1:00 pm
Pinch Gut Road and a “Huntingdale” Boundary Walk
Take a guided stroll down an old farm road once known as Pinch Gut Road. This path leads to a Boundary Walk around the Huntington Homestead property. It covers 14 acres of farmland just as it was during Nathaniel Huntington's era.
May 16, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tending the Dooryard Herb Garden . . . With a Spot of Tea !
With the arrival of spring comes the chore of preparing the colonial garden for productivity, while enjoying the results of the previous year’s offerings in the form of herbal tea.
June 6, 2026
1:00 pm
Adding Color to the War Effort - Black and Native-American Soldiers from Windham/Scotland
Black and Native-American Revolutionary War soldiers from Windham/Scotland enlisted to ensure quotas were met or to realize an advantage for their own cause.
June 20, 2026
1:00 pm
Life of Ordinary Citizens During the Revolutionary War
The Windham town meeting minutes provide insight into how the local populace felt during these turbulent times.
July 4, 2026
11:00 am
Commemorating 250 Years Since the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
We invite you to participate in the reading of this historic document. What did it really mean for the four men from Connecticut who signed this now-famous declaration?
July 18 & 19 2026
1:00 pm
It’s a Huntington Weekend in Scotland and Norwich!
On July 18th, we invite you to Samuel Huntington’s birthplace in Scotland to discover more about his early life. Then, on July 19th in Norwich, there is the wreath laying ceremony followed by a walking tour of the Huntington Homes around the historic Norwichtown Green area.
August 1, 2026
1:00 pm
The Norwich Huntingtons During 1776: Provisioning Washington’s Army
Come hear independent researcher Maggie Meahl, tell the story of how the Huntington brothers, and their maritime associates, ran Norwich’s Chelsea Landing as a Supply Depot throughout 1776.
August 15, 2026
1:00 pm
What’s Up Doc - the Life and Times of a Revolutionary War Surgeon
In the midst of the war for independence, our surgeons faced challenging times that demanded unimaginable decisions. They were tested not only by the chaos around them but also by the weight of their choices, shaping the very fabric of their legacy.