2022 Tower Toot

We are happy to announce that the Tower Toot will be back after a two-year absence! Saturday, October 15th and Sunday October 16th, 2022. This will be marked as the 32rd year for this popular annual event. Come to our celebration, we invite our friends and fans to hike up to the Talcott Mountain State …

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Board President Awarded Hometown Hero

On Monday, May 23, 2022, the Simsbury Board of Selectmen presented the 2022 Hometown Hero awards to four recipients for their outstanding contributions to the community: Margaret Kennedy; Marianne O’Neil; Gerard Wetjen; and Jay T. Willerup. Initiated in 1986 by Governor William O’Neill as part of the 350th Anniversary of the founding of Connecticut, towns …

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2022 Tower Visiting Hours

Starting Memorial Day weekend, the Heublein Tower will be open for visiting from Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm Gift Shop Hours: Open weekends based on volunteer availability. Please Note: Masks, while not required, are encouraged while visiting the Tower. For the safety of all visitors, the state of Connecticut will …

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Heublein Highlights – Spring 2022

A message from the Friends of Heublein Tower, Board of Directors President, Jay T. Willerup: After a multi-year absence, I feel it’s time to get our newsletter back up and running again.  The Friends of Heublein Tower have many things happening that are definitely newsworthy!  We hope the pandemic will subside and Talcott Mountain State …

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2021 In Review

Dear Friend of Heublein Tower, Happy New Year! The Friends of Heublein Tower have continued our work to restore and enhance the cherished Heublein Tower despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the park remained open for those who like to hike along the trails, the Tower building was closed to the public …

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