The Newtown Historical Society will participate in the Newtown Youth and Family Services Annual Holiday House Tour by hosting an open house at its headquarters, The Matthew Curtiss House, on Sunday Dec 5, 2010. The house/museum, a fine example of Connecticut saltbox architecture, was constructed Circa 1750 and purchased by Matthew Curtiss Jr. in 1781. In 1970 the Newtown Historical Society purchased and restored the house to its original condition.
The public is invited to visit and tour the building at 44 Main Street any time between 11:00am – 5:00pm. We will have extended hours this month to coincide with the Holiday Festival. Admission is free. However, donations are welcome and appreciated. Our junior and senior docents will be available to answer questions about the house and its history and will provide guided tours by request.
During the Open House there will also be a Story Telling Event. Have you ever wondered what your ancestors did before TV, Movies or Computer Games? Well they told stories. So come grab a cup of warm cider and settle into a comfortable seat while you listen to a story. Various storytellers of all ages will be visiting throughout the day.
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The Newtown Historical Society is a non-profit, all volunteer organization. During the year we offer open houses with living history demonstrations, a lecture series, a summer history camp for kids and many special events. All funding comes from private donations, membership dues, bequests and fund raisers such as the antique show, house and garden tour and publication sales. New members are always welcome and volunteers are needed to help organize and run our many events! To join or for more information, please visit our website: www.newtownhistory.org or call the society at 203-426-5937.
