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
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
OUR FULL SLATE OF ACTIVITIES
11 AM - Opening Ceremonies - Raising of the Grand Union Flag - Opening Prayer - A special rendition of "God Bless America." Former State Troubadour Tom Callinan will continue the program with his collection of patriotic folk songs, including the one he wrote for Samuel Huntington.
12:50 PM - Scotland’s Poet Laureate Susan Powers delivers a poem about Samuel Huntington.
1 PM - A slideshow presentation on the 4 signers of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut.
1:40 PM - Visitors are invited to sign a copy of the Declaration of Independence.
1:50 PM - Visitors are invited to read the Declaration of Independence. At the end of this reading, a cannon will fire a salute, signaling for the Congregational Church bell to ring 13 times. This coincides with the 2 PM national tribute commemorating the 13 original colonies and their quest for independence from British rule.
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.