Summer Calendar
Step into history all summer long with the Salmon Brook Historical Society! Join us for guided campus tours, community parade appearances, special America 250 programs and events, hands-on history experiences, family activities, and so much more throughout the season. From celebrating local heritage to bringing history to life for all ages, there’s always something happening on campus this summer. Check back often as new events and dates are added to the calendar!
Spring Flea Market at the Salmon Brook Historical Society
Spring is the perfect time to discover hidden treasures at the Salmon Brook Historical Society Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM! Browse vintage finds, antiques, collectibles, tools, household treasures, and unique pieces of local history while enjoying a fun day with the community. Grab Ms. Murphy’s fresh donuts and hotdogs, visit our SBHS merchandise table, and explore a wide variety of vendors. Bring a friend and join us for a wonderful day of history, community, and great finds!
Parade Dates
Come out and enjoy the town parade and cheer on the amazing community floats as they travel through town! From creative designs to patriotic spirit and local history, it’s a fun-filled event for the whole family you won’t want to miss.
Monday, May 25 ( 10:00 AM )
​Saturday, July 4
Second Grade Tours
Each year, the Salmon Brook Historical Society welcomes local second grade students for hands-on tours that bring history to life. Students explore historic buildings, learn about life in early Granby, and experience the past through interactive activities and storytelling.
Wednesday, May 20th
Thursday, May 21st
Main Campus Tours Dates
All tours are 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Sunday, June 14 (ADS Tour in Preservation Barn)
Sunday, June 28
Sunday, July 12 (Preservation Barn America 250) Exhibit: ADS Tour in Preservation Barn
Sunday, July 26
Sunday, August 16 (ADS Tour in Preservation Barn)
Sunday, August 30
Saturday, September 12
(Open Farm Day; 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Sunday, September 13 (ADS Tour in Preservation Barn)
Sunday, September 27
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Wilcox House Tours
Saturday, June 13 (10:00 AM - Noon)
Saturday, July 11 (10:00 AM - Noon)
Saturday, August 22 ( 10:00 AM - Noon)
Saturday, September 12
(Open Farm Day; 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Revolutionary War Rations featured at the Wilcox House
Step back in time at the Wilcox House!
Join early American historian Dennis Picard as he brings Revolutionary War food and cooking to life during special programs at the Wilcox House in the West Granby Historic District.
In "The Victualler's Dilemma and The Commissary's Challenge," you'll discover how soldiers of the Continental Army survived harsh winter encampments in Connecticut, the foods they ate, and the creative ways they prepared meals with limited supplies. Dennis will share fascinating stories from soldiers' diaries and memoirs and display examples of period rations and dishes.
The program begins at 10:30 on August 22, and on September 12 he will speak at both 10:30 and 12:30. The Wilcox House is at 145 Simsbury Road, West Granby. There is no charge for admission.