Special Presentation on Native American artifacts by Jason Cromack.

This is the last opportunity to enjoy the artwork America250 Suffield school students’

On display:

• The Suffield Pharmacy Collection

• The 10th anniversary tin gifts to Burdett and Lucretia Loomis (about 1870)

📍 Academy Hall, 1499 Mountain Rd, West Suffield

The King House is air conditioned! Don’t let the hot weather deter you from visiting.

📍 The King House Museum & Barn
Open 1–4pm

On display:

• The Suffield Pharmacy Collection

• America250 Suffield school students’ artwork

• Native American artifacts

• The 10th anniversary tin gifts to Burdett and Lucretia Loomis (about 1870)

📍 Academy Hall, 1499 Mountain Rd, West Suffield

Due to soggy conditions, the Ice Cream Social will be on Thursday, July 9.

The Special Hours on Tuesday the 7th for the Students’ America250 exhibit at Academy Hall were canceled.

Pack family, lawn chairs and picnic supper. Enjoy ice cream and music.

Rain date: Thursday, July 9

📍 King House Lawn

Stories of Brave Revolutionary War Era Potters
Pottery Wheel Demonstration
Plus! Make & Take Home a Clay Pinch Pot

RSVP required at rsvphistory@gmail.com

A Family Program — Delve into the captivating stories of brave potters who fought valiantly during the Revolutionary War as demonstrated by Master Potter Rick of Pied Potter Hamelin. Each participant will have the chance to create their very own pinch pot. Using the simple technique of pinching clay between your thumb and finger, you'll craft a unique unfired cup which you get to take home. Whether you're a pottery enthusiast, history lover, or simply looking for a fun and hands-on experience.

📍 880 Burbank Studios: 880 Burbank Avenue, Suffield

In collaboration with the Phelps Hatheway House/CT Landmarks

7:00 p.m.  Annual Meeting of the Suffield Historical Society

7:30 p.m. Tories, Spies, and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut
A Presentation by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Which side are you on? That’s the question that every single person in Connecticut had to answer in 1775, as the thirteen colonies began a rebellion against British rule. Loyalty was not only a matter of words or opinion. For soldiers and civilians alike, loyalty could mean loss of fortune, of friends, and even of life. This presentation reveals stories— some well known, some obscure— of Nutmeggers who risked and sacrificed to support their chosen side.

This program paid in full by the Second Baptist Church to commemorate the 250th celebration of the Declaration of Independence.

📍 Academy Hall, 1499 Mountain Rd, West Suffield

💻 Zoom will not be available for this program. This is an in-person event. We'd love to see you at Academy Hall!

📍 Academy Hall, 1499 Mountain Rd, West Suffield

Quilts on display at 📍Academy Hall

Samplers on display at 📍King House Museum & Barn

Open extended hours: 11:00AM – 4:00PM

All that can help are welcome. Work gloves would be helpful.

Rain date: April 25, 2026

📍 Academy Hall, 1499 Mountain Road

Did you know that John Adams stopped in Suffield in 1774 at the Austin Tavern along with the Massachusetts Delegation on the way back from the First Continental Congress? Did you know that George Washington visited Suffield in 1775 on his way to take command of the Continental Army in Cambridge? Learn more about Suffield’s history during the months leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Bill Sullivan’s American Studies students from Suffield Academy will present the context around these visits as well as each President’s impression of Suffield in 1774 and 1775. The students will also present their collaborations with community partners regarding Suffield and Connecticut’s process to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the country.

📍 Second Baptist Church Community Room, 100 North Main Street

💻 Join via Zoom

$10 admission at tour

Two tour sessions: 1:00 pm and 2:30 p.m.

Limited Registration: RSVP requested at rsvphistory@gmail.com

In collaboration with Suffield Parks & Recreation 

History Made Visible: The Legacy of Thousands of Schoolgirl Samplers

Alexandra Peters, a collector and historian of schoolgirl needleworks, will talk about how these needleworks made before 1850 show us life before the Industrial Revolution, from the often surprising perspective of young women. Remarkable for their inventiveness and beauty, needlework samplers are appreciated now as historical documents written by girls on silk and linen with needles. Because these samplers were always highly prized by families, thousands of them have survived, documenting the lives, education and creativity of girls.

In collaboration with the Phelps-Hatheway House 

📍 Suffield Senior Center, 145 Bridge Street
💻 Join via Zoom

📍 Suffield Volunteer Ambulance, 205 Bridge Street

📍 Suffield Police Station Meeting Room, 911 Mountain Road

In Poland, Fat Thursday is celebrated the week before Lent. Join us for Paczki and coffee!

📍 Suffield Ambulance Center, 205 Bridge Street

Presented by Jan Beatty of the Wadsworth Atheneum

💻 Join via Zoom

Meeting ID: 830 3757 7498
Passcode: History

📍 Suffield Police Station Meeting Room, 911 Mountain Road

Presented by the Suffield Polish Heritage Society

Arranged by Jim Turek

📍 Sacred Heart Church
446 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078

Celebrate the season with us at Holidayfest! Step into a festive wonderland at the King House Museum, decorated for the holidays with cookies, punch and holiday greetings.

Featured Events:

• Artists of Suffield Exhibit (held over from the summer), showcasing the work of 40 local artists—past and present

• Papercutting Demonstrations by Landi Hou, an acclaimed artist known for her intricate and expressive designs

Saturday and Sunday • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 King House Museum & Barn

Celebrate the season with us at Holidayfest! Step into a festive wonderland at the King House Museum, decorated for the holidays with cookies, punch and holiday greetings.

Featured Events:

• Artists of Suffield Exhibit (held over from the summer), showcasing the work of 40 local artists—past and present

• Papercutting Demonstrations by Landi Hou, an acclaimed artist known for her intricate and expressive designs

Saturday and Sunday • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 King House Museum & Barn

📍 Suffield Police Station Meeting Room, 911 Mountain Road

This event is postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.

Join us in costume on the porch to enjoy the camaraderie and the treats.

📍 King House Porch

Special meeting to discuss the ramifications of the Conditions Assessment

📍 Location to be determined

Event is cancelled. We’ll try again next year!

A night program where historic denizens of our cemetery will come alive. Suitable for older children and adults.

Celebrating 20 years and discussing the Polish Declarations of Admiration and Friendship

📍 Suffield Ambulance Center
105 Bridge Street

All that can help are welcome. Work gloves would be helpful.

Rain date: November 1, 2026

📍 King House Museum & Barn