Canton Historical Museum

The Canton Historical Museum's 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.

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.


	The Canton Historical Museum 11 Front St. Collinsville, CT. 06019 (860) 693-2793 See the important links below! Notice of Annual Meeting of The Canton Historical Society, Inc. Summary Of Changes to Bylaws. New BYLAWS
	DOWNLOAD OUR NEWSLETTER (PDF format) April 2 – Expanded open hours begin on April 2. The museum will be open: from 1PM to 4PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and from 1PM to 8PM on Thursday. April 5 - Open House. The museum will be open from 1 to 4 and no admission will be charged. Bring the family for a chance to browse the collection and learn more about local history. Reminder – In order to be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting of the Canton Historical Society, dues must be received by no later than April 7. The annual meeting will be held on May 7, 2008 at 7:15 PM. The meeting will include annual reports of committees and voting for the Board of Directors. More information will follow in April. Check this site at that time.
	The Canton Historical Museum's 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. 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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History of the Canton Historical Museum!! Canton Notables

History of the Canton Historical Museum!!

Canton Notables