Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open (
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Winterfest 2024
Celebrate Ellington's Winterfest at the Nellie McKnight Museum! Step into the warmth of the holiday spirit as you enjoy refreshments, gather around the bonfire, and tour the historic 1812 house museum beautifully decorated for the season. Browse the Holiday Marketplace for unique gifts and treasures, and enjoy the fellowship of friends and neighbors in a festive atmosphere. With so much to experience, the Nellie McKnight Museum is truly the place to be during Ellington’s Winterfest.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Nellie McKnight Museum's Holiday Marketplace offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can explore Nellie's Mercantile, stocked with one-of-a-kind gift items, including local artisan wares and Ellington-themed items, perfect for anyone who loves local charm. The Holiday Boutique is brimming with previously loved holiday décor and ornaments, each waiting for a new home and priced to sell. This seasonal event brings the spirit of the holidays to the museum, making it a wonderful stop for anyone looking to find special items while supporting the museum’s mission.
Fall Festival and Pre-Holiday Mercantile Clearance
Mark your calendars for a family-friendly day of fall festivities at the Nellie McKnight Museum on Saturday, October 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m., at 70 Main Street. (Rain date: October 19th.) This annual Fall Festival promises fun for all ages, with free fall-themed activities for kids, including pumpkin decorating throughout the day. Visitors can also explore the museum’s popular exhibits, Ellington Believe It or Not and the Farm Exhibit, which will be open for tours.
Nellie’s Mercantile will host a special Pre-Holiday Sale during the event, offering significant discounts on overstock items to make room for new inventory—don’t miss this chance to grab a bargain before the holiday season!
Ellington Farm Day
Celebrate Ellington's Agricultural Heritage at Farm Day
The Ellington Historical Society is excited to participate in the third annual Ellington Farm Day set to take place on September 21st from 10 am to 3 pm. Visitors can explore the farm exhibit, tour the historic house museum, and discover quirky local history in the "It Happened in Ellington...Believe it or Not" exhibit. The mercantile will also be open, offering a unique shopping experience. Best of all, admission to the event is free, making it a perfect family outing.
Living History Day-Civil War Camp-Vintage Baseball
August 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Ellington Historical Society, in partnership with the New England Civil War Museum, will be hosting an immersive Living History Event at the Nellie McKnight Museum. This family-friendly event promises to transport visitors back in time, offering a unique glimpse into Civil War-era life.
The event’s highlights include a meticulously recreated Civil War reenactment camp. Attendees can witness authentic camp cooking, participate in camp drills, and observe musket firing demonstrations. These interactive activities are designed to provide an educational yet entertaining experience for history enthusiasts of all ages.
One of the most anticipated segments of the day is the children’s baseball game at 1 p.m., where kids can join a game against an 1860s-era team. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to engage in a fun and educational activity. Parents can sign up their children for the game via the following link: https://form.jotform.com/241913624638157.
Monster Truck Day
It’s Monster Truck Day! Carilli Brothers Motorsports will be bringing their impressive Monster Trucks to the Nellie McKnight Museum for all to enjoy. Additional military vehicles, race cars, and even a vintage fire truck will also be on site. Food will be available and the 2024 exhibit “It Happened in Ellington…Believe it or Not” will be open during the event. Admission is free!
Barnyard Babies at the Nellie McKnight Museum
Bring the kids to enjoy the barnyard babies at the Nellie McKnight Museum. Get up close and personal with the piglets, alpacas, chicks, lambs, and calves. Kids can enjoy creating their own “barnyard” crafts and refreshments will be available. The farm exhibit featuring the rich agricultural history of Ellington and the 1812 house museum, featuring the 2024 exhibit “It Happened in Ellington…Believe it or Not”, will be open. It’s sure to be a fun-filled day at Nellie’s!
Vintage and Antique Market
Vintage and Antique Market features over 20 vendors with various items. R.J. Weston of Westons Auction Gallery will be on hand from 9 am to noon to give appraisals of individual items. A few vendor spots are still available. Go to https://bit.ly/35q4KdS to apply today! The 2024 exhibit “It Happened in Ellington…Believe it or Not will be open in the Nellie McKnight Museum. Food and drink will be available. Admission is free.
It Happened in Ellington...Believe it or Not
“It Happened in Ellington…Believe it or Not” exhibit at the Nellie McKnight Museum will open Saturday, April 20th from 10 am to 2 pm. The exhibit features various intriguing stories in Ellington’s history and famous people who once called Ellington their home. Historical Society members are invited to a preview of the exhibit on Friday, April 19th from 5-7 pm. Not a member? Click the join and support button on the website and join today!
It Happened in Ellington...Believe it or Not- Members Preview
“It Happened in Ellington…Believe it or Not” exhibit at the Nellie McKnight Museum will open on Saturday, April 19th from 5 pm to 7 pm. The exhibit features various intriguing stories in Ellington’s history and famous people who once called Ellington their home. Historical Not a member? Click the join and support button on the website and join today!
The History of the Immigration of Eastern European Jewish Farmers to Ellington
Rashall-Cantor Chicken Facility was once the largest in Connecticut.
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Merchantile and Holiday Boutique at the Nellie McKnight Museum is OPEN today 10 am-2 pm at 70 Main St. Ellington. It is loaded with unique items perfect for the holidays!
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Merchantile and Holiday Boutique at the Nellie McKnight Museum is OPEN today 10 am-2 pm at 70 Main St. Ellington. It is loaded with unique items perfect for the holidays!
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Merchantile and Holiday Boutique at the Nellie McKnight Museum is OPEN today 10 am-2 pm at 70 Main St. Ellington. It is loaded with unique items perfect for the holidays!
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Merchantile and Holiday Boutique at the Nellie McKnight Museum is OPEN today 10 am-2 pm at 70 Main St. Ellington. It is loaded with unique items perfect for the holidays!
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Merchantile and Holiday Boutique at the Nellie McKnight Museum is OPEN today 10 am-2 pm at 70 Main St. Ellington. It is loaded with unique items perfect for the holidays!
Holiday Marketplace Open
The Merchantile and Holiday Boutique at the Nellie McKnight Museum is OPEN today 10 am-2 pm at 70 Main St. Ellington. It is loaded with unique items perfect for the holidays!