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 …
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 …
Many of Connecticut’s state parks and forests promote annual “First Day” hikes to celebrate the new year. COVID-19 is still limiting much of our activities this winter (here’s hoping for a better 2022). We wanted to recap the options to our guests and hikers for First Day 2022 hikes at the Heublein Tower/Talcott Mountain. For …
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The Heublein Tower will be open for visiting from Friday – Monday: 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm Please Note: The state of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection requires face masks for ALL museums and nature center visitors regardless of vaccination status. We thank you in advance for understanding and cooperating with …
Many of Connecticut’s state parks and forests promote annual “First Day” hikes to celebrate the new year. With COVID-19 still limiting much of our activities, we wanted to offer options to our guests and hikers for First Day 2021 at the Heublein Tower/Talcott Mountain. For more information on the CT Department of Energy and Environmental …
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Even though the Heublein Tower interior is closed due to CT DEEP COVID-19 social distancing regulations, don’t miss the opportunity to hike the trail and marvel at its exterior beauty atop Talcott Mountain this summer!
This documentary highlights the history of natural resources in Connecticut from the 1600s to present day.
