The work included a basement, small kitchen area, new bathroom, and handicapped ramp. Painting, cabinets, sheetrock, electrical, heating, and plumbing work were completed later, and repairs were made to the roof of the existing building. The project also included insulation, hard-wood floors, a tiled bath, thermal windows, and siding to match the existing building. The work was overseen by society president June Lanza and by Frank Castro and the late Michel Lanza, of the society's building committee. The museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month, except January, February and March.
Admission is free.
The society is still accepting donations for the maintenance and operation of the museum. Tax-deductible contributions may be mailed to the Society, P. O. Box 216, South Windsor, CT 06040. The South Windsor Historical Society is selling personalized bricks as a fundraiser. The bricks will be used to construct a sidewalk for the Pleasant Valley District 5 Schoolhouse Museum, and work is expected to be completed this spring. Bricks may be inscribed with a name or brief message as part of the walkway, which will be an everlasting memorial.