Ellington Historical Society Museum and Mercantile Set To Open

The renovations of exhibits and the creation of a gift shop at the Nellie McKnight Museum, 70 Main St Ellington have been completed. The exhibits feature many historical items from the McKnight family and other Ellington residents and include a vintage nursery room, vintage and antique clothing boutique, sewing and textile exhibit, antique furniture, tea and china wares, wedding dress collection, kitchen nostalgia and more.

A gift shop, Nellie's Mercantile on Main is a new addition to the museum. The mercantile features country and vintage items, Ellington themed products and local artisan wares. Items being offered can be viewed at https://www.ellingtonhistsoc.org/ under the museum store tab.

A members only preview day will be held Saturday March 27th from 10am-1pm. Admission requires membership of the Ellington Historical Society which can be done online at https://www.ellingtonhistsoc.org/join or at the museum the day of the event. Membership dues are a main source of funding for the maintenance of the museum.

A preview event for the general public will be held on Saturday April 10th followed by A Vintage Flea Market on May 8th which will feature the opening of the Vintage Wares Antique Barn Store.

Private tours can be arranged for 6-20 persons by contacting the Ellington Historical Society at ellingtonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.