“Pot Herbs, Sallads and Roots”: Kitchen Gardens in Early America is a program defining the role played by kitchen gardens in the lives of New Englanders 1790 to 1850. Using documentation from Samuel Deane’s book, The New England Farmer (Worcester, MA: Isaiah Thomas, 1790), with additional 19th-century publications and landscape illustrations, and the re-created gardens at Old […]
Embark on a delicious journey back to the 18th century and witness the captivating art of chocolate-making! Join us and Robert Lecce of the Pewter Pot Chocolate Shop for an engaging demonstration where we’ll unveil the traditional methods used to transform the humble cacao bean into a rich, indulgent treat. Using authentic tools and techniques […]
Join us for an in-person, ticketed event with Marie Benedict, sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. Tickets are available now, by clicking this link or by visiting the Friends of the Avon Library webpage. New York Times bestselling novelist Marie Benedict transports readers from the glamour and turbulence of 1920s Britain and Cairo […]
Join The Friends for the 14th Annual Author Luncheon, featuring Amity Gaige. The event will be held Friday, April 24, 2026 from 11:30am to 2:30pm at the Farmington Polo Club. Tickets are available here If you would like to complete a paper form to purchase tickets, click here Amity Gaige is the bestselling author of […]
Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen as we wander through the wardrobes of some of Miss Austen’s most famous characters. Explore the silhouettes of the clothing worn by the ladies and gentlemen of the day, while learning about the accessories they would have used and the reasons behind their usage. Together, we […]
