Join us for one of our many engaging events throughout the year.
Our New Exhibit:
Prominent Women of New Hartford
Wednesdays, 7-9pm; the second Saturday of the month, 12-2pm
Free (donations are always welcome!)
A new exhibit by the New Hartford Historical Society on some of the prominent women of New Hartford, this will include opera singers, authors, and leaders of the civic and cultural community. New Hartford has never been known as a ‘destination’ town. However, it has had a long, proud, and quiet tradition of welcoming either returning famous individuals, as it might be Clara Louise Kellogg, or well-known people seeking a place conducive to productive, creative work, as it might be Nelia Gardener White. These were women who were at once members of a small, New England town and internationally known celebrities, equally happy perhaps to sing at a community event or at the great opera houses of Europe. They were independent women; their identities separate from, though often intimately connected with, their families and husbands. If you wish to learn a bit more, do join us. The list includes, in no particular order and possibly not comprehensive: Clara Louise Kellogg, Julie Palmer Smith, Nelia Gardener White, Lillian Ludlam, Teresa Stich-Randall, Alma Gluck, Marcia Davenport, and Chloe Langston Hughes.
This presentation is made possible in part by the New Hartford Women’s Club. We thank them for their generous support.
Past Events
8th Annual Wine Tasting at Ski Sundown
September 14, 2012
What better way to kick off the fall season than by tasting a bevy of new and exciting wines at the beautiful Ski Sundown? Catch up with friends who have been away on vacation, meet new people, and sample delicious food from local restaurants as you figure out what you will drink this year. Ski Sundown, 126 Ratlum Road, New Hartford (off of Rt. 219 / Reservoir Road), 6-9 pm, Friday, Sept. 14, 2012.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by phone, email, by stopping by during our open hours, or at the door.
Proceeds benefit the New Hartford Historical Society.
New Hartford World Tour
August 1, 2012, 7:00-8:30 pm, New Hartford Town Hall
Free and open to the public.
Three intrepid travelers embarked on a journey to visit all of the New Hartfords in the United States. Join them as they regale you with tales of their travels, the land they saw, the people they met and the brotherhood they formed (not really, but it sounds real good!). An interactive presentation. For more information call 860-922-4508.
Family Tree Night
March 21, 2012, 7:30-9:00 pm
Free and open to the public.
Have you been yearning to find out more about your family history? Dig into your family roots by joining us for a presentation on how to use Ancestry.com to find the information you are looking for in our cozy new home, located at 537 Main Street. The presentation will be followed by a workshop. There, you will have a chance to use our archives to locate family and house information or to spend time on Ancestry.com to locate family documents and build your family tree. We have several computers available for your use, but feel free to bring your own laptop and use our wireless internet access.
Antiques Appraisal Fair
March 18, 2012, 3:00-6:00 pm
$5 Donation Per Item Have something whose value you’re not sure of? Find out its monetary value by bringing the item to the 3rd floor Senior Center at the New Hartford Town Hall and getting it appraised by the antiques appraiser, Richard Wacht. Richard is Canton Barn Auction co-owner and a second generation auctioneer, literally growing up in the business. He has appeared on WFSB Channel 3 with Scot Haney doing antiques appraisals in a segment called “Scot Haney’s Treasure Hunt”. Richard is the state’s “expert witness” on antiques for Hartford County courtcases. He is an extremely knowledgeable and entertaining individual. 
