Organization: Tolland Historical Society Inc
Mission: Preservation of Historical Buildings Local History Educational Programs Archival re Town History
Activities: Maintenance operation and preservation of three historic buildings and the presentation/preservation of artifacts on display therein. The Benton Homestead; the Old Tolland County House and the Old County Jail including Museum and Military Museum. All facilities are open seasonally. There is no admission and tours and presentations are free. Donations are accepted in a lock box and the funds are reported in the overall donations accounts. FY 2019-2020, restorations were minimal, necessary external painting needs to still place. The project was primarily funded by a bequest from the Estate of Bryon S. Benton and a matching grant. It should be noted that all tours have been suspended due to coronavirus.
A scholarship is provided annually to a local graduate attending a College in a program consistent with the general goals of any historical society. There is no revenue generated specifically for this purpose.
Educational programs presented to local school students; living history demonstrations to include visiting speakers. Most programs are conducted by local volunteers at limited cost. Docerns are trained locally and are volunteers. Student interns learn as they provide assistance. Materials were from inventory, printed as needed.
NTEE category: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Secondary category: Community Improvement & Capacity Building