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October 20th, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 pm
C.H. Booth Library
25 Main Street

Presented by Christine Rewinski from the CT Historical Society. Born and raised in CT, Hepburn had a decades long, ground breaking career in stage, film and TV. Learn the role her life-long ties to CT played in how Hepburn became an icon.

This is a free event, however, donations are welcomed and appreciated.

October 27th, 2024
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Matthew Curtiss House
44 Main Street

Please join us for a Fall Open House event. Tours of the Matthew Curtiss House will be available from one of our many informative docents, with the option of doing a self guided tour. Refreshments will be available.

This is a free event, however, donations are welcomed and appreciated.

November 10th, 2024
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Matthew Curtiss House
44 Main Street

Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolates will be demonstrating the life of an 18th century chocolatier. Chocolates will also be available for sale.

This is a free event, however, donations are welcomed and appreciated.

December 8th, 2024
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Matthew Curtiss House
44 Main Street

Please join us for our annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy a cup of warm apple cider by the fire while enjoying the house dressed in holiday decor of the past. In the background, Joe Mangini will be playing the fiddle throughout the day spreading holiday cheer.

This is a free event, however, donations are welcomed and appreciated.

December 8th, 2024
4:30 pm
Matthew Curtiss House
44 Main Street

All Members and Volunteers of the Newtown Historical Society are invited to join us following the Holiday Open House. This is an opportunity for us to recognize our members for their support and our volunteers for all they do throughout the year.

Feel free to bring your spouse or significant other for some good conversation and holiday cheer. The more the merrier! If you are able, bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Finger food is preferred. If you are not able, please just bring yourself.

Not a member or volunteer, come and learn of the benefits of participating with this wonderful organization.