Join us to place flags on the graves of all 148 Civil War soldiers buried in Grove Hill Cemetery, followed by a rededication of the grave of Thomas F. Burpee, the namesake of the former Grand Army of the Republic post for Civil War veterans.

Visit before or after you watch the Rockville Memorial Day parade! The museum will be open for special hours on Memorial Day.

Researcher and Historian Kevin Johnson will portray Private William Webb of the 29th Connecticut - the state's first African-American army regiment.

With the help of the Friends of the Museum and the many generous donors to our fundraising effort, we have brought Seth and Will Plumb's uniforms home to CT! Join us in a celebration and ribbon cutting for our brand new exhibit!

Join living historians portraying Connecticut Civil War soldiers for a day in the life! Musket demonstrations, Camp Life, and even drills where YOU can enlist and train as a soldier! Jointly sponsored by the partnership between the Ellington Historical Society and the New England Civil War Museum!