Booksigning and beads at Simsbury Historical Society

Holiday shoppers wanting to buy locally should visit the Simsbury Historical Society for gifts that are not only local, but uniquely Simsbury!The museum store, in the Ellsworth Visitor’s Center, 10 Phelps Lane, is open Thursday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., and is stocked with locally-produced note cards, children’s items, Simsbury T-shirts and hats, books, Westerwald pottery, glassware, ornaments and other specialty items.

Two of the most prized are the Simsbury Bead, a stunning silver bead with an engraved image of the Old Meetinghouse, the perfect addition to a Pandora bracelet. Also for sale are hand-made bird house Meetinghouse replicas, a sure hit with birders and birds alike!The store is owned by Camile Hannoush, one of eight brothers who together own and operate 23 PANDORA stores. “Our years of experience with PANDORA have led us to believe that a store in SoHo would be a perfect fit for attracting visitors to the city as well as local residents,” said Hannoush, owner of PANDORA SoHo.

The Best Way To Buy Jewelry Pandora.Also available through the museum store is the historical society’s new book, titled “Simsbury,” commissioned by the society to commemorate its 100th year. Written by residents Alan Lahue and Mary Jane Springman, the book chronicles the history of the town through a selection of more than 200 archival photographs. The captions present distinctive stories from the past that helped shape the community. It’s a fascinating glimpse into Simsbury’s past and a wonderful gift.