Toys From the Attic

Sunday, December 15; 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Thankful Arnold House Museum

 

This holiday season the Haddam Historical Society will host TOYS FROM THE ATTIC, an exhibit of antique and vintage toys in the historic Thankful Arnold House Museum at 14 Hayden Hill Road, Haddam, CT. Visitors will enjoy a step back in time and delight in toys and games children played with from the 18^th century through the late 20^th century.  Toys came in many forms including musical, educational, puzzles, transportation or gender related.  Stop by the museum and see how children have been entertaining themselves for over 200 years. Each day will feature activities including crafts, competitions, or reminiscing.

 The Society gift shop will be packed with a variety of goodies including themed gifts to capture the spirit of the holidays including old-fashioned candy, Colonial -period toys, locally handcrafted goods, kissing balls, holiday cards with scenes of area landmarks and so much more. In addition, visitors can take part in our Holiday Online Auction which will feature gift certificates and extraordinary curated objects.

Admission is free and will be open to the public on:

Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1 pm to 4 pm
Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 1 pm to 4 pm