The New Canaan Historical Society will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a yearlong celebration of programs and activities, beginning with its Colonial Concert & Cocktails event, Friday, Oct. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Town House, chaired by New Canaan’s First Lady, Liz Mallozzi, and continuing the next day with a family-oriented Colonial Day, Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the grounds of the Historical Society. For more information, to purchase tickets or make a donation, please visit…

Shop unique New Canaan gifts: Ornaments, ties & more 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Victorian Tea—Enjoy a relaxing break at our Victorian Tea. Tea-Sweets-Sandwiches. $12 adults, $6 children under 12 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: As We Were, 1889—Costume exhibit opens Children's Activities 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. & 3 to 4 p.m.: Gingerbread House Workshop—Make a candy-covered gingerbread house, $5 per house 2 p.m.: Fantasy Puppet Theater—performing "The Shoemaker and the Elves" & "The Frog Prince." Traditional hand puppets with…

After-school workshops at the New Canaan Historical Society Join us in the society's Townhouse for crafts, treats and stories. Ages 6-10. *Food may contain nuts. Reservations are required.

New Canaan boasts a beautiful collection of historic barns, many of them standing thanks to a combination of smart preservation and dedicated local involvement. Because of the Historical Society’s ongoing educational efforts and an innovative local ordinance that promotes thoughtful renovation, the barns on this special tour have not just survived, but thrived. All are all beautifully restored, repurposed, and being used in exciting, relevant ways. Kip Farrell, author and expert on historic barns, and Judy Larsen, local preservation activist…

New Canaan’s Own Pedro E. Guerrero Join us at the New Canaan Historical Society on Sunday, August 30th at 3 PM for a preview showing of the PBS documentary of Pedro E. Guerrero’s life. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Reservations are required. For reservations call 203 966-1776

The Rotary Club of New Canaan is presenting the 2015 Family Lobsterfest this Friday night (9/25) and all day Saturday (9/26) at the New Canaan Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge Road. (Rt.124). Lobster dinners, including lobster, corn on the cob, beverage and dessert, are $40, and there are also hotdog and chicken dinners. Beer and wine are available for an additional charge. Children can enjoy an inflatable jumping castle while their parents and grandparents enjoy a relaxed dinner under the tent. All proceeds will…

To commemorate Veteran’s Day, local author Ken Oxman will discuss his book, Reluctant Assassin, at the New Canaan Historical Society. The book was inspired by his father’s experience in World War II and his own experiences in the military and in his world travel. Reluctant Assassin will be available for purchase during the event. Reservations are required Call the New Canaan Historical Society at (203) 966-1776

The annual New Canaan Historical Society Holiday Open House will be held Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 AM- 4 PM. There will be fun activities for the whole family. Children can make their own gingerbread houses at the Gingerbread Workshop from 10:00 AM-1:30 PM and 3:00-4:00 PM. The cost is $5/house. There will also be a Wild West Mystery Show performed by the entertaining WonderSpark Puppets at 2:00 PM. Admission is $5/person. A Victorian Tea complete with sandwiches and sweets…

The New Canaan Historical Society is pleased to announce its new exhibit “Art America–160 Years in the Making” with an opening reception on Friday, April 28th at 6:00 pm. The exhibit features 50 works of art representing major styles, subjects and art colonies in America from over nearly two centuries. Scattered throughout the exhibit are mannequins viewing a particular piece of art dressed in the attire of that period of time. The Historical Society’s extensive costume collection made this concept…

Most of us have fleeting ideas of what we want to be, do or have in our lives. But they remain just that: fleeting. In this workshop, you will gain the tools and time to create a powerful Vision Board that will help anchor to your dreams. Speaker: Dr.Theresa Federici, LCSW