Become a member of the Pomfret Historical Society and amaze yourself with Pomfret’s history
The Historical Society is the caretaker to the Old Pomfret Town House (1841) and the Brayton Grist Mill (1890). Both of these buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historical Society Members activities may include:
- Assisting in cataloging artifacts and setting up a display
- Planning Coordinating and implementing historical related events or programs
- Creating and editing informational articles, brochures, and signage for displays
- Assisting at events to set up and greet visitors
- Digitization of historical documents and photographs
- Cleaning and maintenance days at the Old Town House
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2025
By Her Own Hand
An Introduction to Textiles Produced in 18th-Century Pomfret
SATURDAY, MAY 31st 2:30 – 5:00
The Old Town House, 11 Town House Drive, Pomfret Ctr. CT
Join fiber artist and heritage sheep breeder Stacey Beck and historian Donna Dufresne for an educational program about Pomfret’s textile history. From the home production of linen, wool, and silk to the carding and fulling mills along Mashamoquet Brook, Pomfret’s women were industrious throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries. During the Revolutionary War, the women of Pomfret provided clothing for the Continental Army from head to toe. Remnants of their hard work and fiber art can be found in Pomfret’s archives.
Learn about heritage sheep breeds used by early settlers, try your hand at a drop spindle, and check out some of the artifacts and samples of textiles created by the women of Pomfret.
Refreshments served at 2:30
Suggested donation $15
Board Meetings
Board meetings take place at the Old Town House during comfortable weather.
For more information please contact
John Charest at 860-460-6689 or [email protected]
Lisa Levesque at [email protected]
or
Donna Dufresne at [email protected]
The meetings are open, and all are invited to attend.
Learn more about our team
The Pomfret Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the History of the town of Pomfret CT and educating the public about our past. The town was incorporated in 1713 but the community of Pomfret dates back to the mid 1600’s. The historical society was established in 1976.
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