Killingworth Historical Society, Killingworth CT

06/14/2026

Today from 2-4pm - stop by and celebrate Flag Day and get ready for the 4th with our Revolutionary era exhibits!

06/12/2026

Our Flag Day Open House is this Sunday, June 14, 2-5pm at the Parmelee Farmhouse and Barn. We have a special display of 19th- and 20th-century American Flags, incuding one that was hand sewn by a Parmelee in 1861. We also have a Revolutionary War era exhibit, and our horse-drawn hearse and wagon will be on display as well. Come by and see us!

06/09/2026

Stop by the KHS Open House this Sunday, June 14, 2-5pm and see our Revolutionary War era displays and our special flag exhibit for Flag Day! The Farmhouse and the Barn will be open!

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06/05/2026

An interesting program coming up at the library!

Connecticut and the American Revolution ~ Tuesday, June 9th, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Though one of the smallest colonies, Connecticut played a vital role in the War for Independence 250 years ago. This presentation focuses on some of the most under-publicized and interesting people and events that contributed to securing our independence from England. For example, did you know that George Washington conceived of the Purple Heart Award and that he gave out only three of them—all to Connecticut soldiers, one of whom was an ancestor of Winston Churchill? Or that a Hessian POW in Connecticut named Hendrik Roddemore was the first person in America to begin the tradition of displaying a Christmas tree? This talk by Phil Devlin will last roughly 1 hour with time for audience questions. Please use the following link to reserve your seat: https://killingworthlibrary.libcal.com/event/16772955

05/27/2026

If you missed the third talk by David LeVasseur in his wonderful Revolutionary lecture series: "1776: A Year of a Declaration, Depair, & Hope," it is available for viewing here: https://reflect-vsctv.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/show/6278
The fourth lecture in the series (of six) will be held on October 28th, in Killingworth.
Get ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by immersing yourself in what was happening at the time!

Watch American Revolution Talk #3 1776: A Year of a Declaration, Despair, & Hope

05/09/2026

Our tag sale starts at 8:30, and it's all inside the barn. Come find some treasures and pick up some baked goods to celebrate the Moms in your life! We'll be open until 2:30pm. See you at Parmelee Farm!

05/07/2026

Our tag sale is on Saturday, and our barn is full of treasures! Stop by to shop, and also pick up some delicious baked goods.
Saturday, May 9, 8:30-2:30 in our barn at Parmelee Farm.
Always wanted a grandfather clock? We have a beautiful one!
Want to learn more about Killingworth's history? All of our publications will be available for sale!

05/01/2026

Coming up in one week - the KHS annual Tag and Bake Sale!
Saturday, May 9, 8:30am-2:30pm at our barn at Parmelee Farm.
Here is a preview - we have some real treasures and antiques, plus we have a beautiful grandfather clock available (make us an offer), and all of our publications will be for sale.
Don't miss it!

01/15/2026

This is a wonderful musical program to get you in the mood for America250! Richard brings a (somewhat portable) harpshichord, and he knows a lot about the music of the time and the history. The Henry Carter Hull Library is asking for people to sign up for this event, so click through if you'd like to go.

Join us this Sunday the 18th at 2pm for the Musick of Connecticut's Revolution. Presenter Richard Franklin Donohue, Tenor & Harpsichord, will delight patrons with a collection of “New Songs” and Hymns published in Connecticut during the American Revolution. Registration required. Go to events.hchlibrary.org for more info.

01/03/2026

Today in history: January 3, 1777 marked the end of "Ten Crucial Days" that had begun with Washington crossing the Delaware and ended with what became known as the Batttle of Princeton. If you would like to learn about this turning point in the American Revolution, there is an audio tour available that you can do while riding around New Jersey, or from the comfort of your home.
https://travelstorys.com/tours/ten-crucial-days

Image from the Metropolitain Museum of Art