The Burlington Historical Society’s Annual Members Picnic is scheduled for Friday, Jun 28 at 6:30pm.

Please click below to register!

Aside from our usual picnic and musical entertainment, BHS will be announcing some proposed changes to the BHS By-Laws.  We highly encourage members to attend to hear the amendments and vote on the final version of our By-Laws. 

Click this link to view the document:
BHS By-Laws 2024

Stop by the Elton Tavern and Center Schoolhouse for guided tours on CT Open House Day!

Both buildings will be open from 1-5pm and admission is free.

On Thurs, May 30, the Burlington Historical Society attended the Lewis S Mills High School Awards ceremony and had the honor of congratulating the recipient of the BHS Elsie Hutchins Scholarship – Samantha Throwe. Samantha has been a BHS Junior Board Member since 2023 and has assisted us with many events including lectures, open houses, Tavern Day, and the 2nd grade field trips. Her enthusiasm for local history is infectious and we wish her all the best as she begins her studies at UCONN in the fall!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we unfortunately need to cancel this event.

Stay tuned for future BHS events!

Please join us for “That’s Weird!” a FREE presentation brought to you by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History!

The Burlington Historical Society has teamed up yet again with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History!  Please join us for this FREE presentation on women’s suffrage here in CT.

Join BHS and The Best Wine Shop in Town for our 5th Annual Wine Tasting.

Tickets will be sold at the door – $25/person cash or check only.

See details below and click on the button to register for this event.

This year the Burlington Historical Society and Burlington Land Trust invite all their members to join us for a combined holiday party at the Elton Tavern.