Spring Antiques Show set for March 25-26

HARTFORD >> The 44th Annual Connecticut Spring Antiques Show returns to the Hartford Armory at 360 Broad Street, Hartford on March 25 and 26, 2017. Admission is $15 with free parking. The show will feature over 55 of New England’s and the nation’s most respected antiques dealers.

This year the show is continuing to add folk art to compliment the early American pieces and accessories to attract a larger audience and provide a wider selection of outstanding and unique objects

The show not only attracts long-time serious collections but strives to invite and educate both young and new collectors and those who have a passion for American decorative arts and furnishings. The show will also feature educational programs that should interest the majority of attendees. There will be a catered tea room and bar on site. On Sunday, March 26 visitors age 35 and young receive free admission to the show. Additional information about the Connecticut Spring Antiques Show is available at www.ctspringantiquesshow.com or our Facebook page CT Spring For more information, call Elizabeth Malloy at the Haddam Historical Society at 860-345-2400.

There will be educational programs throughout the weekend including a talk on Arnold House Museum archaeological dig with archaeologist Bonnie Plourde.

The Connecticut Spring Antiques Show benefits the Haddam Historical Society’s educational programming, exhibitions and collections conservation as well as the preservation of the Thankful Arnold House Museum, which is located on the Connecticut Women’s Heritage Trail and has one of the state’s designated Historic Gardens.