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Programs
Each year we hold between 8 and 10 programs. We invite speakers to come to the Katharine Matthies House to speak to our members and the public. These programs cost nothing for members and are only $5 per person for non-members.
In addition to the programs, we also host two vendor fairs each year. Our Humphreyville Market is held in June (outside) and our Holly Day Fair is held each December (inside). These markets are busier each year and we continually expand and develop them. In 2024, we started inviting food trucks to park by the driveway and it was a big success.
Special events happen from time to time. These include bus trips to various historically significant locations within two hours of Seymour, special interest and hobby classes like the needle felting and cookie decorating classes we have held in the past, and new exhibit space unveilings. We also offer private group tours upon request.
We hold an Open House every other month. These are usually held on Saturdays from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Self-guided tours and docents are available at each open house.
Photos with Santa typically happen on the first Saturday of December each year. We don't like to brag, but we have the best Santa. Children and families can take photos with our Santa in front of the fireplace and decorated Christmas tree at no charge.
All programs take place on Saturdays at 2:00 PM unless otherwise specified.
Open Houses take place on Saturdays from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM unless otherwise specified.
March 23rd: Carolyn Stearns, a storyteller of Revolution, Civil War, and WW1 wartales.
March Open House: Saturday, March 8th from 12:00PM - 2:00PM
April 26th: Kevin Johnson, who portrays Jordan Johnson in the life of a soldier.
May 15th: John Cicilio, a talk on Charles Goodyear.
May 18th: Goodyear - The Story of A Connecticut Native.
June 21st: (1pm) Annual Meeting followed by (2pm) Seymour's 175th Celebration.
June 29th: Humphreysville Summer Vendor Market. (Rain or shine)
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