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The Barnes Museum is a one-of-a-kind example of an originally furnished historic American home that houses an extensive archival collection of landmark diaries and documents dating back to the 1740s. Built in 1836 for Amon and Sylvia Bradley in the Greek Revival style, the house sprawling six-room homestead was handed down from generation to generation until 1973 when it bequeathed to the town of Southington. The Barnes Museum offers a variety of educational programs, history talks and presentations, and youth groups throughout the year. Museum tours of six people or less are welcomed during regular business hours with no reservation required, while bigger groups require advance bookings.

Barnes Museum, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Phone: 860-628-5426

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Learn about local history at the Barnes Museum Go skiing at Mount Southington Ski Area Taste local brews at Kinsmen Brewing Company Enjoy family fun at Karabin Farms Interact with goats at Bradley Mountain Farm Visit Witchdoctor Brewing Company Enjoy a fun-filled day with friends at Escapism LLC Have dinner at Anthony Jack's Woodfired Grill Experience fine dinning at Cava Restaurant Pick your own fruit at Rogers Orchards Take a class at the Southington Community Cultural Arts Play a round of golf at Hawks Landing Country Club Create fun memories at Crystal Bees

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