Avon Historical Society Observes 50th Birthday
————————————————————— Avon Historical Society president Terri Wilson has answered this Q&A — a Simsbury High graduate and longtime Avon resident, she began her tenure as president in 2008 ——————————————–———–––—— Year Established — 1974 Mission — To identify, collect, preserve, utilize, publish, display and promote the history and heritage of Avon • About Us — We work to deliver transparent, fair and inclusive processes and experiences, free from discrimination of any form. We seek to build a culture of inclusion within our members, volunteers, visitor experiences, organization events and our community.
HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS AVON HISTORICAL SOCIETY ———————————————————— P.O. Box 448 – Avon CT 06001 860-678-7621 – leave message info@avonhistoricalsociety.org www.avonhistoricalsociety.org Facebook – @avonhistoricalsociety
NOTEWORTHY NONPROFITS Most well-known aspect of your town’s history? That Avon was part of the town of Farmington before establishing itself in 1830 as its own entity. Worst chapter in your town’s history?
Least-known aspect of your town’s history?
Three tragic episodes in Avon’s history stand out:
The least-known aspect is that there is a very rich history in Avon going back almost 400 years and more with the indigenous population who lived here for thousands of years.
• Almost 10% of the male population of Avon (93 men) joined the Union army when the Civil War began in 1861, some not surviving the ordeal. • The 1905 explosion at the Climax Fuse
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