Sally Davis Carrier 1935 – 2021 Sally Carrier was a faithful supporter of The Friends of Heublein Tower for many years. She and her husband Ted joined the board and immersed themselves wholeheartedly in the day to day operations of the Tower. Sally had an eye for design and contributed significantly to restoration projects with …
We are excited to announce the release of the 2021 Hike to the Mic event merchandise. For the first time ever, you can pre-order these limited edition t-shirts and car magnets online. Pick them up at the event, or, have them shipped to your door once Be a part of the 7th Hike to the …
The Heublein Tower will be open for visiting from Friday – Monday: 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm Please Note: The state of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection requires face masks for ALL museums and nature center visitors regardless of vaccination status. We thank you in advance for understanding and cooperating with …
For Immediate Release: (Avon, CT…. June 11, 2021) The Friends of Heublein Tower, Inc. is pleased to announce a $15,000 contribution made by Northwest Community Bank towards their 2021 ‘Light the Beacon’ campaign. This generous donation will directly support the fundraising efforts of this campaign and support the work of Friends of Heublein Tower in …
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For Immediate Release: THE FRIENDS OF HEUBLEIN TOWER, INC is pleased to announce the dates and confirmed bands for HIKE TO THE MIC VII – Music and Arts Happening returning to the Heublein Tower, Talcott Mountain State Park – AUGUST 21 & 22, 2021 from 10 am to Sunset both days. This donation suggested event …
After an entire year of being closed to the public, we are excited to announce that the Heublein Tower will be opening Memorial Day weekend! We are as excited as you are about this news, not only will you be able to hike up and enjoy the views from the Tower grounds, but now once …
The Heublein Tower is so much more than a structure to the residents and visitors of the greater Farmington Valley. An architectural landmark since 1914, the 6-story Heublein Tower provides an unparalleled destination for recreational opportunities, and a 360-degree view into Connecticut’s past, its present, and the future. Over the past 105 years, the Heublein …
We’re excited to announce the 2021 Hike to the Mic event will be held on the third weekend of August. We are currently planning to hold the event in-person this year, and will keep our visitors posted to any changes. Make sure to sign up and receive emails about the event. Check out the updated …
2020 is rapidly coming to a close – and what a year it was!!! Covid 19 has curtailed our public activities a bit but we are still working away behind the scenes to bring improvements and notoriety to the Tower atop Talcott Mountain.
Many of Connecticut’s state parks and forests promote annual “First Day” hikes to celebrate the new year. With COVID-19 still limiting much of our activities, we wanted to offer options to our guests and hikers for First Day 2021 at the Heublein Tower/Talcott Mountain. For more information on the CT Department of Energy and Environmental …
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