Jul 31
Saturday

Step back in time at the
Canton Historical Museum.

Step back in time to a reconstructed 19th century general store, post office, barber shop, and blacksmith shop. Examine a fire apparatus pulled by hand, a case containing old medical instruments of the "horse and buggy" doctor, and a Civil War casket.
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Our Location

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Location
11 Front Street
Collinsville, CT 06019

Tel: (860) 693-2793

About Us

About Us

The Canton Historical Museum is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization displaying a record of life in the town of Canton. Our artifacts and information span from the time of the Native Americans through Canton's growth as a farming community, to its rich history at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution and as a thriving town during the Victorian era.

Examples of everyday life include clothing, furniture, household, kitchen and decorative items and a Victorian parlor. There is also a display of children's toys and games, plus numerous examples of recreation in the days before cars, television and computers.  Trades represented are carpentry, printing, blacksmithing, shoemaking, farming, ice harvesting and toolmaking.

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Welcome to the Canton Historical Museum Website

There are many exciting historical items to see here

Our extensive collection of 19th Century memorabilia is housed on three floors in one of the original Collins Axe Company buildings. Built in 1865, the building was used for finishing agricultural plows. At its peak 100 plows a day were manufactured by the company. In 1924 the building was converted to a recreational facility for employees with a bowling alley on the second floor and fireplaces added.
 

The museum needs volunteers to help with

Greeting visitors,conducting tours (we'll train you),

helping with data entry, working on special projects,

 doing research and more.

 

If you can help out a few hours each month,

use the Contact Us page and give us your

availability and area of interest.

 

Summer is a great time to come to the museum

 and bring your visitors, friends and relatives! 

 

Guided tours are provided with your

admission.

Museum Items for Sale

MUSEUM ITEMS TO BE DISPOSED OF

ALL MUST BE PICKED UP AT CANTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM, FRONT ST., COLLINSVILLE, CT 06019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT US
BY CLICKING CONTACT US ABOVE

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FREE
Fanning Mill to another museum or educational project.
VICTOR VICTROLA
Model W-X.
c 1914—1921.  Veneer lifted but have the piece.  Running order but needs restoration and refinishing.  Good machine for parts.  $65.00.
SINGER TREADLE SEWING MACHINE, OAK CABINET
MODEL 15
c. 1926
Cabinet in good condition.  $40.00.
TIFFANY STYLE LAMP SHADE
60 inch circumference $175.00
ASIAN STYLE LAMP
24 inches tall, 2 bulbs,   $125.00
GLASS LAMP SHADE
60 inch circumference
$95.00


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Hours of Operation

Summer Months:
(April through November)
Wednesday - Sunday 1 - 4 PM
Thursday 1 - 8 PM

Winter Months:
(December through March)
Saturday and Sunday 1 - 4 PM
or by special appointment.

Admissions:
Adults $4.00
Seniors $3.00
Children (ages 6-16)  $1.00
Tours: Available by appointment
starting at $20 based on size of group

Images of the Museum

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