Enfield (pop. 46,000) is located eighteen miles north of Hartford. The town was settled in 1679 and became part of Connecticut in 1750. In 1793, Enfield was the site of a Shaker Village.
Martha Parsons was a successful business woman in the early 1900's, which was regarded as an unusual accomplishment at that time. The house, formerly known as Sycamore Hall, was built in 1782. The house was purchased in 1906 by the Parsons family and is the house in which Martha grew up.
Hours:
May 1 to October 31: am-am; Sun:2pm-4:30pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
The Old Town Hall was built in 1775 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today it houses a number of exhibits relating to the history of the area, including local businesses, the Shakers, agriculture, landmarks, and other changing exhibits.
Hours:
May 1 to October 31: 2pm-4:30pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Built around 1800, the Wallop School was one of the last one room school houses in Connecticut when it closed in 1947. A fire in 1959 severely damaged the structure but it was restored by the Historical Society.
Tips: Open one Sunday each month during June through September, 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
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