Windham Textile & History Museum (the Mill Museum)

We are open for free on the second Sunday of every month.&nbsp; Our hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come see the three floors of our main building featuring exhibits of the mill and community history, technical, cultural and social artifacts, our sewing machine collection and weaving studio. We have a makerspace on the first floor where you can try your hand at a variety of looms. The third floor, built as a library, remains our research library today and is open to the public.&nbsp; Our industrial exhibit in Dugan Hall (across the parking lot)&nbsp;will be open as well.

Local Event: The Mill Museum - Second Sunday Free Admission All Day!

Tolland County

Mansfield-Storrs

Connecticut

The Mill Museum - Second Sunday Free Admission...

We are open for free on the second Sunday of every month.  Our hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come see the three floors of...

The Mill Museum - Second Sunday Free Admission All Day!

Join instructor Midge Colombo for a three hour class where you can design and weave a small project. The weaving looms are prepared ahead of time for this class so you can start weaving immediately. This class costs $65 and it’s perfect for beginners and those interested in finding out about weaving on a floor loom without a large up-front investment.To register, stop by the museum during our normal open hours Friday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, or call us at 860-456-2178 during open hours.

Local Event: Weaving in 3 Hours Class

Weaving in 3 Hours Class

Join instructor Midge Colombo for a three hour class where you can design and weave a small project. The weaving looms are...

Experienced spinner and weaver Peggy Church leads a drop-in spinning bee at the Mill Museum each month in the Museum’s historic Dugan Hall. The Dugan Hall entrance is on Union St., and the event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Bring a spindle or wheel or just hang out. Beginners are welcome. Museum visitors are welcome to watch and ask questions. Park along Union St. or in our Main Street parking lot.&nbsp;There is no admission fee for this activity.

Local Event: Mill Museum Spinning Bee

Mill Museum Spinning Bee

  Experienced spinner and weaver Peggy Church leads a drop-in spinning bee at the Mill Museum each month in the Museum’s...

Mill Museum Director

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Tolland

Stafford-Willington

Vernon

Hartford County

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Jay Kenney

Ellington-Somers

Glastonbury

New London County

Rich Kirby

Norwich

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East Hampton-Portland

Loos Center for the Arts

This musical production celebrates the timeless music of James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King. It is much more than a regular concert because it acts like a nostalgic time machine, with captivating multi-media that takes audiences on an emotional journey through four decades of classic hits. Critics call the performance a beautiful musical experience that is the soundtrack of many generations. This tribute delivers unforgettable moments that will stir your heart and spark your favorite memories.
Oscar and Golden Globe winner Franke Previte proudly produced this amazing show. He is famous for co-writing hit songs from the movie Dirty Dancing. Outstanding vocalists Lisa Sherman, James Gedeon, and Alice Leon lead the performance. They bring incredible energy to the stage and sing every song with deep passion. Their beautiful voices will quickly get you smiling and singing along to every single word.
A talented six-piece band backs the singers with live instruments like guitar and violin. These seasoned musicians have played with huge stars like Bon Jovi and Billy Joel. They use clever musical arrangements to highlight the legendary artists' spectacular vocal harmonies. The show uses storytelling and multimedia projections instead of straight impersonations. This narrative format connects famous tunes like "You've Got a Friend" and "I Feel the Earth Move."&nbsp;

Local Event: Taylor Simon King - A Tribute to 3 American Troubadours

Windham County

Woodstock

Taylor Simon King - A Tribute to 3 American...

This musical production celebrates the timeless music of James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King. It is much more than a...

Taylor Simon King - A Tribute to 3 American Troubadours

Supercuts

This Veterans Day, we're saying THANK YOU to those who have served our country!
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, all 11 SuperCT Group Supercuts locations across Connecticut will offer FREE HAIRCUTS to military veterans in appreciation of their service and sacrifice.
We are proud to serve the communities where our veterans live and work, and this is our small way of giving back to those who have given so much.
Event Details:
<ul><li>When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026</li><li>Time: During regular salon business hours</li><li>Cost: FREE for veterans</li><li>Where: Participating Supercuts locations in Bristol, Derby, East Lyme, Glastonbury, Groton, Orange, Putnam, Rocky Hill, Southington, Vernon and Willimantic, CT.</li></ul>
No purchase necessary.
To all our veterans: Thank you for your service!
Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with veterans, military families and local veterans organizations.
Presented by SuperCT Group, a Connecticut-based Supercuts franchisee operating 11 salons across the state.

Local Event: Free Haircuts for Veterans

Willimantic

Free Haircuts for Veterans

This Veterans Day, we're saying THANK YOU to those who have served our country!
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, all 11 SuperCT...

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The Mill Museum - Second Sunday Free Admission All Day!

NOV

8

10:00 AM

Windham Textile & History Museum (the Mill Museum), 411 Main St, Windham, CT

Weaving in 3 Hours Class

NOV

14

12:00 PM

Windham Textile & History Museum (the Mill Museum), 411 Main St, Windham, CT

Mill Museum Spinning Bee

NOV

21

10:00 AM

Windham Textile & History Museum (the Mill Museum), 411 Main St, Windham, CT

Taylor Simon King - A Tribute to 3 American Troubadours

Free Haircuts for Veterans