Fall Exhibit - Unionville Transformed - September 20th - December 20th
Few events in Unionville's history have had a greater impact on the appearance and character of the Unionville center we know today.
Our fall exhibit will focus on the Tunxis Center Urban Renewal Project, more commonly known as redevelopment. It transformed almost 30 acres of downtown Unionville during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Few events in Unionville's history have had a greater impact on the appearance and character of the Unionville center we know today. The exhibit will feature photographs of Unionville before redevelopment started contrasted with photographs of Unionville today. It will also explain the impetus behind redevelopment, its supporters, those who opposed it and what it took to carry it out.
Community Talk & Presentation - Wednesday, October 14th, 6 pm. - Farmington Library
Join the us for an illustrated look at the urban renewal project that changed downtown Unionville in the early 1970s. The presentation will trace how the project unfolded, the choices residents and town leaders faced, and the places that disappeared as the village center took on a new shape.
A Q&A will follow, with a chance to discuss what the project brought to Unionville, what it cost, and how its effects can still be seen today.
Walking Tours - Saturday, October 17th - 1:30 & 3:00 p.m.
Walk the streets and hear the plans of the redevelopment project
No RSVP required. Meet at Unionville Museum
Rain date Sunday, October 18th
Our fall exhibit will focus on the Tunxis Center Urban Renewal Project, more commonly known as redevelopment. It transformed almost 30 acres of downtown Unionville during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Few events in Unionville's history have had a greater impact on the appearance and character of the Unionville center we know today. The exhibit will feature photographs of Unionville before redevelopment started contrasted with photographs of Unionville today. It will also explain the impetus behind redevelopment, its supporters, those who opposed it and what it took to carry it out.
Community Talk & Presentation - Wednesday, October 14th, 6 pm. - Farmington Library
Join the us for an illustrated look at the urban renewal project that changed downtown Unionville in the early 1970s. The presentation will trace how the project unfolded, the choices residents and town leaders faced, and the places that disappeared as the village center took on a new shape.
A Q&A will follow, with a chance to discuss what the project brought to Unionville, what it cost, and how its effects can still be seen today.
Walking Tours - Saturday, October 17th - 1:30 & 3:00 p.m.
Walk the streets and hear the plans of the redevelopment project
No RSVP required. Meet at Unionville Museum
Rain date Sunday, October 18th
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Our oral history project and "History to go Roadshow"
Our foucs on our oral history project twill continue. A project that captures people’s recollections of Unionville in earlier days. Learn more about the project and how you can share your memories.
A new focus on a “History to go Roadshow”, presentations that brings Unionville’s history, artifacts and folklore to you.
A new focus on a “History to go Roadshow”, presentations that brings Unionville’s history, artifacts and folklore to you.
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FREE ADMISSION
Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 2 to 4 p.m. during exhibits |