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Salmon Brook Historical Society
The Society’s main campus consists of two 18th-century homes, a 19th-century one-room school, a 20th-century tobacco barn, and a modern climate controlled preservation barn that houses its research library and textile/quilt collections. We have recently acquired an 18th-century house and carriage barn located at 143 Simsbury Road, known as the Wilcox property. This newly acquired property is being repaired and restored prior to opening it to the public for viewing.
The community we know today as the town of Granby is the direct descendant of a British settlement by the name of "Salmon Brook" which had its beginning in 1680. Originally a descriptive name for one part of the vast 100 square mile domain west of Talcott Ridge called colonial Simsbury, Salmon Brook soon became associated with a group of people who would chart an independent course for themselves.
The prime responsibility of a Historical Society is the preservation of history (documents and artifacts) for future generations. The Salmon Brook Historical Society was established in 1945, and was fortunate in having many older Granby residents who had a strong sense of history. Their roots were deep in Granby's past, and they saved things that were historically important.
Pictured: Wilcox House
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Main Campus: 208 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT 06035
Website & Email
salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com
To email, go to: salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com
Phone
(860) 653-9713
