The beautiful Barnes Museum, located at 85 North Main Street in the heart of Southington, Connecticut, serves as a reminder of Southington’s rich historic past. Step through its doors and you are transported to an era when ladies wore high-button shoes and elegant lace dresses and men donned top hats for social occasions.

Tourists come to the Barnes from all over the world to experience this first-class example of a completely furnished historic American home. The Barnes also houses an extensive archival collection of historic diaries and letters including Captain Andrew Upson’s Civil War letters. Researchers interested in access to the archives may call the Museum at (860) 628-5426 to schedule and appointment.

Visit the Barnes the next time you are in down town Southington. For a list of upcoming events at the Barnes click on Events in the Blogroll.