Keep Homestead Museum
35 Ely Road, Monson, United States
The Keep Homestead Museum welcomes Russell Bressette Sunday, September 1 at 1:30 pm when he shares his lifelong adventures of collecting coins and paper money. Russell began his collection about age 9 and in the 1960s he seriously began going to auctions and tag sales to add to it. His earliest money is from the […]
Keep Homestead Museum
35 Ely Road, Monson, United States
Do you have your grandmother’s button box? Would you like to learn some of the stories about the buttons? Or do you have a favorite button that you would like to know more about? Does it have some monetary value? A button appraisal might give you some answers. Our Button Appraisal Day will be held […]
Keep Homestead Museum
35 Ely Road, Monson, United States
Have you ever wondered what happens to the injured bird laying on the side of the road? Well, often Tom Ricardi of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway is called. Mr. Ricardi cares for dozens of falcons, owls, eagles and other raptors that have been injured in some way. He does a lot […]
Keep Homestead Museum
35 Ely Road, Monson, United States
Have you ever wondered about the history of Santa Claus in America? Plan to visit the Keep Homestead Museum at 35 Ely Road in Monson when Lorraine German presents “How Santa Claus Came to Town” on Sunday, December 8 at 1:30 pm. Lorraine is the owner of Mad River Antiques in North Granby, Connecticut. She […]
Keep Homestead Museum
35 Ely Road, Monson, United States
Did you ever wonder why so many buildings and house foundations in Monson are made of granite? Memorial Hall, Monson Free Library, Unitarian-Universalist Church, and St. Patrick’s Church all showcase Monson’s beautiful granite from Flynt Quarry. Join us on Sunday, April 6, 2025 for our season opener event and learn more about the workings of […]