Ellington Historical Society

06/15/2026

Wickets and Whimsy at the Nellie McKnight Museum. Free Fun For All!!
Friday, June 26, 2026
🕔 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Nellie McKnight Museum, 70 Main Street, Ellington
✨ Enjoy a summer evening filled with:
🏏 Croquet competition
👒 Gatsby-inspired, vintage, or garden party attire encouraged
🏆 Prizes for whimsy and style
🤝 Team building and friendly competition
🍴 Food and refreshments available
Teams can include up to 6 players, making this the perfect outing for coworkers, volunteers, board members, friends, and family. 2 Kids courts too!
Whether you're playing croquet, showing off your vintage style, or simply enjoying a beautiful summer evening on the museum grounds, there's something for everyone.
To learn more, contact us at [email protected]
Wickets. Whimsy. Community. Summer Fun. We hope you'll help us launch what promises to become a wonderful new Ellington tradition!

06/12/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Prime Potty Partners for their generous support of the Ellington Historical Society!

Their donation of portable toilets for our events helps us provide a comfortable and welcoming experience for our visitors while reducing event expenses. Community partnerships like this make it possible for us to continue offering free and affordable programs that connect people with Ellington's rich history.

We are grateful for Prime Potty Partners' commitment to our community and their willingness to support local nonprofit organizations. Please join us in thanking them for helping make our events successful!

06/10/2026

The Ellington Historical Society invites friends, families, local businesses, organizations, and volunteer groups, to our first-ever Wickets & Whimsy: Nellie's Great Lawn Social!
📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
🕔 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Nellie McKnight Museum, 70 Main Street, Ellington
✨ Enjoy a summer evening filled with:
🏏 Croquet competition
🎷 Jazz Age garden party atmosphere
👒 Gatsby-inspired, vintage, or garden party attire if you wish
🏆 Prizes for whimsy and style
🤝 Team building and friendly competition
🍴 Food and refreshments available
Teams can include up to 6 players, making this the perfect outing for coworkers, volunteers, board members, friends, and family.
Whether you're playing croquet, showing off your vintage style, or simply enjoying a beautiful summer evening on the museum grounds, there's something for everyone.
To learn more, contact us at [email protected]
Wickets. Whimsy. Community. Summer Fun. We hope you'll help us launch what promises to become a wonderful new Ellington tradition!

06/09/2026

Did you know the Declaration of Independence was NOT signed on July 4th? Check out the facts and a few more history myths at https://bit.ly/4umuI7C

06/08/2026

Mark your calendars for Friday June 26th. Join us for our very first summer soirée!
*Wickets and Whimsy, a celebration of a classic pastime.
*Multiple fields set up for play.
*Guests of all ages are welcome to join in the fun and fellowship *Dress in your traditional croquet whites if you wish.
*Enjoy refreshments and the company of friends in a beautiful historic setting.
*It’s the perfect way to honor a game with nearly 175 years of heritage and enjoy an early summer evening with friends and family

06/07/2026

What a wonderful day at Barnyard Babies at the Nellie McKnight Museum! The smiles, laughter, and excitement of seeing so many adorable baby animals made for a truly memorable event.

A huge thank you to Gene Beutel, Tucker Hoffman, Allard Family Farm, and Oakridge Dairy for generously sharing their "babies" with our visitors. We are also grateful to the Ellington High School Art Club for delighting children with their fantastic face painting talents.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support this special day. Your enthusiasm helped make this one of our most successful Barnyard Babies events yet. We hope you enjoy these photos from a day filled with farm animals, family fun, and community spirit! Up Next: Wickets and Whimsy on Friday June 26th.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Today's the Day!! Come on down to the Nellie McKnight Museum at 70 Main St. in Ellington from 9am to noon. Bring the kids to visit the barnyard babies, blow some bubbles, make some animal ears and get there faces painted. The 1812 house museum and farm exhibit will be open too! Refreshments available. Free admission.

06/05/2026

Allard Farm will be bringing their barnyard babies to the Nellie McKnight Museum on Saturday from 9 am to noon. 70 Maple St