Celebrate America's 250th in Simsbury
Simsbury is ready to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
Events for all ages will take place throughout 2026, culminating in a celebration in July 2026. Our calendar will be updated as new events are announced. Visit Programs & Events for more information.
Events for all ages will take place throughout 2026, culminating in a celebration in July 2026. Our calendar will be updated as new events are announced. Visit Programs & Events for more information.
When |
What |
Where |
February 19, 2026 - CLOSED |
Declaration of Independence Reading & Connecticut's 4 Signers |
Simsbury Public Library |
March 6-8, 2026 - CLOSED |
The Garmany Performing Arts Center | The Goodrich at McLean, 50 Sarah Lane |
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April 25, 2026 - CLOSED |
Simsbury Historical Society, 800 Hopmeadow Street |
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May 25, 2026 - RAINED OUT |
Simsbury Community Band Concert - Memorial Day Free community event | 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. |
Simsbury Historical Society, 800 Hopmeadow Street |
May 28, 2026 - CLOSED |
The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes During New England's Revolution - free community program |
Simsbury Public Library |
July 4, 2026 - CLOSED |
Ringing of Bells at 2:00 p.m. |
Simsbury Historical Society, 800 Hopmeadow Street & Nationwide |
July 8, 2026 - CLOSED - Thank you for attending! |
Liberty Tree Dedication | 6:00 p.m. (main lot at 10 Phelps Lane) Reading of The Declaration of Independence | 6:30 p.m. Simsbury Community Band Concert | 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. Free community event |
Simsbury Historical Society, 800 Hopmeadow Street |
July 11, 2026 |
Simsbury Center from Owens Brook Blvd. to Jim Gallagher Way |
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July 1 - August 30, 2026 |
Simsbury Free Library and throughout Simsbury! |
Donate $20 or more, receive a commemorative t-shirt!
Programs and events are funded by your donations! Bring a copy of your donation receipt to the Simsbury Historical Society's Ellsworth Visitor Center at 10 Phelps Lane to pick up your free t-shirt. Visit the Donate page to learn more.
Cash and check donations are also welcome during Ellsworth Visitor Center public hours: Thursday - Saturday, noon - 4 pm.
Cash and check donations are also welcome during Ellsworth Visitor Center public hours: Thursday - Saturday, noon - 4 pm.