Because of a forecast of heavy rain, the Walktober Walking Tour, Here All Along: African American History and the Old Willimantic Cemetery, scheduled for Sat., Sept. 23, 1:00 2:30 p.m. is postponed to Sat., Oct. 7, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Located in the historic former headquarters of the American Thread Company, the Mill Museum houses a museum, historical society, library, and archive. Through its exhibits, programs, activities, and collections, the Museum preserves and interprets the history of textiles, the textile industry, and textile communities in Connecticut.

HISTORY LINKS

Click here for links to great history websites and videos. This month’s featured link is to “Hidden In Plain Sight”, which features a story by Connecticut NBC’s Matt Austin about the Great Windham Frog Fight and the Willimantic Frog Bridge.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Thurs., Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m.

Quick Links

Some of the photos on this website courtesy of Ben Jordan, freelance photographer. 702-2 Church Street, Newington, CT, 06111. (860) 978-2949. photoi@msn.com. http://www.photoimagesco.photoreflect.com.