Calendar of Events

Members-Only Tour

Join us for an exclusive members-only look at the collections of Sharon Historical Society & Museum.
The museum's collection comprises over 3,000 historical objects, an extensive archive of 19th and 20th-century photographs, and historical documents to illuminate the history of Sharon. On this tour, you'll see up-close textiles, tools, furniture, artworks, medical instruments, and more. 
This tour is free for members but limited to 8 participants, so please reserve your place. Not a member? Membership packages from $35.00 per year.
The health and safety of our visitors and staff is of the highest importance to Sharon Historical Society & Museum. Mask requirements are in place at all events held in the museum.

Holiday Tree Lighting, Carols, Hot Cider, and Cookies

5:00pm -- Tree Lighting (Organized by the Sharon Green Preservation Association) 5:00-5:30pm -- Carols with Salisbury Band Christmas Brass & Hot Chocolate Society 5:30-6:30pm -- Hot cider and cookies on the porch of Sharon Historical Society & Museum We hope you will join us to celebrate the holiday season!

Recent Acquisitions Tour

Join the curator for a tour of the recent acquisitions exhibit! This free event is open to public. Following the event, the historical society will be hosting the first of four panels in the 'reinventing farming' oral history program.

Panel Discussion: Rethinking Farming Amidst Climate Change

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION IS FULL. However, you can still join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84316505439(Meeting ID: 843 1650 5439) This first of four panel discussions in the 'Reinventing Farming' Oral History Program. This panel is moderated by Carol Ascher and features Matt Freund of Freund Farm, Rebecca Ridgway of Ridgway Farm, and Sarah Paley Coon of Paley Farm […]

CT History in Colonial Times & Beyond (Lecture 1)

The Sharon Historical Society is partnering with EdAdvance to promote adult education! In this two-part course (taught by Curator Brandon Lisi), students will survey milestones in Connecticut's history from the colonial period to the mid-19th century. Classes will be held at the historical society and on Zoom. To register, please visit EdAdvance's course catalog. This […]

$50

Gallery SHS Reception: DEPICTING OUR TOWN

Join us on Friday, March 4th, from 5-7pm. The Gallery SHS will be hosting its latest reception, where attendees will have the chance to cast a vote for the SHS Crowd Pleaser Award! Reception will be in-person at Gallery SHS. Location: Sharon Historical Society & Museum, 18 Main Street, Sharon CT 06069. 860-364-5688For many of us, […]

CT History in Colonial Times & Beyond (Lecture 2)

The Sharon Historical Society is partnering with EdAdvance to promote adult education! In this two-part course (taught by Curator Brandon Lisi), students will survey milestones in Connecticut's history from the colonial period to the mid-19th century. Classes will be held at the historical society and on Zoom. To register, please visit EdAdvance's course catalog. This […]

$50

Panel Discussion: Caring for the Land, Crops, and Animals in new ways

Please join us on April 2nd for the second of four panels in the Reinventing Farming Project featuring Julie Miller of Q Farms and Megan Haney of Marble Valley Farm. The panel will be moderated by Carol Ascher. The panel discussion will be followed by a reception 5-5:30 pm.Location: Sharon Historical Society & Museum, 18 Main […]

Annual Meeting for Members

The annual meeting of the Sharon Historical Society & Museum will be held on Saturday, April 9th from 10-11 amat Sharon Historical Society & Museum18 Main ST, Sharon CT 06069 Members are requested to please register online by clicking this link or by calling 860-364-5688. A Zoom link will be provided to members who register […]

Free