Phelps Tavern Museum
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member sdb78
N 41° 52.567 W 072° 48.070
18T E 682459 N 4638359
Historic house museum owned and operated by the Simsbury Historical Society.
Waymark Code: WM1556
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
Views: 40

Taverns played a central role in the development of early New England communities. Connecticut towns were required by law to have at least one tavern for the accomodation of travelers.

House tours, period gardens, research archives, and museum store available on site.
Theme:
American History; Connecticut & New England


Street Address:
800 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury, CT 06070 www.simsburyhistory.org


Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Tues.-Sat. 12-4pm


Cost: 6.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

Food Court: Not Listed

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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