East Granby Historical Society

East Granby Historical Society East Granby Historical Society is devoted to the preservation & promotion of the history of East Granby, our state and our region. of Letcher, South Dakota.

East Granby Historical Society is devoted to preserving and promoting the historical aspects of our town, state and region. Formed in 1976, the Society has a long history of preserving our town's character and celebrating its past. Local artifacts are housed in the East Granby Historical Society barn at East Granby Farms on North Main Street. The barn is open during special events and by appointme

nt. In 2008, the Society funded restoration of an 1847 Concord stagecoach, one of the oldest Concord coaches in the United States. It was built by the Abbott Company in Concord, NH around 1847. The coach was purchased at auction in 1918 by Almon Phelps of East Granby, who owned Old Newgate Prison at that time, and who used it as a historical prop. It was given to the Suffield Historical Society in 1964, who eventually gave it to the East Granby Historical Society in 1996. The restoration was performed by Hansen Wheel and Wagon Co. It was returned to East Granby in December 2008 and is now proudly displayed, in renewed 19th century splendor, at its home in the Historical Society barn. The Society presents regular programs of historical interest at its meetings five times per year. More information may be found at the Society's website at http://eastgranby.com/HistoricalSociety.

2013-14 Officers and Directors:
President - Nancy Moody
Vice President - Ward Mathis
Secretary - TBD
Treasurer - Frank Kilby
Directors - Les Boynton, Phil Fontaine, John Rusnock, Paul Scannell, Barbara Skinner, Bill Westervelt

We are in search of someone that can repair and maintain our old vintage typewriters. The need a little inspection, clea...
06/18/2026

We are in search of someone that can repair and maintain our old vintage typewriters. The need a little inspection, cleaning, and repair. If you are interested in helping out, please email [email protected]. Thnak you in advance.

Special Invitation!Hello Members and Friends of the East Granby Historical SocietyOn April 29th the East Granby Historic...
04/25/2026

Special Invitation!
Hello Members and Friends of the East Granby Historical Society
On April 29th the East Granby Historical Society will be holding their Board meeting at the East Granby Public Library at 4:00pm. They will be discussing the proposed budget and the slate of officers.There is a great need for a Treasurer, Vice-President, and Secretary. If you are interested in filling these positions, or know someone who has the skills, please attend this meeting and see if it is a fit for you.We need new people to join the Board and become members of an important organization for East Granby.
On May 3rd the East Granby Historical Society will be holding their Annual Meeting at 2:00pm, just before the speaker program. They will be electing officers and having a 50th Birthday cake to celebrate this special occasion.It will be followed by the Founding Mothers: Women of the American Revolution presentation by Dr Amanda Goodheart Parks at 2:30.
These are important meetings and we need your support to continue.
Thank you
Wayne Hayes
East Granby Historical Society

History Alert! On May 3rd, Dr Amanda Goodheart Parks will be presenting Founding Mothers: Women of the American Revoluti...
04/21/2026

History Alert! On May 3rd, Dr Amanda Goodheart Parks will be presenting Founding Mothers: Women of the American Revolution. It will be at the East Granby Community Center at 2:30pm and all are welcome. Come hear a great speaker on a woonderful topic. This is an East Granby America 250th event.

04/18/2026

The East Granby Historical Society will be marching in the Granby July 4th parade! Would you like to march with us on America's 250th birthday? Email us at [email protected].
Happy Birthday America!

History Alert! There's a lot happening. Sign up to get our free newsletter today. Buy A Barn! The East Granby Historica...
04/04/2026

History Alert! There's a lot happening. Sign up to get our free newsletter today. Buy A Barn! The East Granby Historical Society is 50 years old next month. Please donate $50 for the work thay have done preserving our local history. Happy 250th Birthday America!

History Alert! Here is the April issue of the Friends of Old New-Gate. The new FONG hats are now available for $20, $15 ...
04/04/2026

History Alert! Here is the April issue of the Friends of Old New-Gate. The new FONG hats are now available for $20, $15 with new membership, see newsletter. Send us your name, email address, phone number and zip code to recive this free newsletter each month. Email [email protected].
Happy 250th Birthday America!

04/01/2026

The East Granby Historical Society's April newsletter will be posted soon.
If you want to receive it by email each month send us your name, email address, phone number and zip code.

Address

79 North Main Street, PO Box 188
East Granby, CT
06026

Telephone

(860) 653-2866

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