December and January Programs
Holidayfest at the King House Museum
Saturday & Sunday, December 6–7
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
King House Museum & Barn, 232 South Main Street
Celebrate the season with us at Holidayfest! Step into a festive wonderland at the King House Museum, decorated for the holidays with cookies, punch and holiday greetings.
Featured Events:
Artists of Suffield Exhibit (held over from the summer), showcasing the work of 40 local artists—past and present
Papercutting Demonstrations by Landi Hou, an acclaimed artist known for her intricate and expressive designs.
About Landi Hou
Landi blends Eastern and Western papercutting traditions to create works that highlight dynamic compositions and detailed craftsmanship. In 2024, she received the Outstanding Chinese Heritage Advancement Award from the Chinese-American Heritage Association. She also serves as professional staff and adjunct faculty at CT State Community College, Middlesex Campus.
Come celebrate history, heritage, and the holidays with us! free and open to everyone.
January Zoom Program
When the winds blow cold and the glow from the fireplace makes it too cozy to step outside, snuggle down into a comfy chair and enjoy this program.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7 p.m.
John Trumbull: Painter of the American Revolution presented by Jan Beatty from the Wadsworth Atheneum
2026 is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We could not have picked a better program for the start of the 250th anniversary year!
John Trumbull (1756-1843) is the artist whose iconic painting depicts the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress. The painting was placed in the United States Capitol rotunda in 1826 and is on the reverse side of the two-dollar bill. The painting was based on a much smaller version of the same scene, presently held by the Yale University Art Gallery.
The painting shows 42 of the 56 signers of the Declaration. He painted most of them from life. He knew them! Trumbull painted so many revolutionary leaders and scenes from the War that he has been called the “Painter of the Revolution.”
Jan Beatty will talk about Trumbull and some of his paintings, particularly the ones hanging in the Atheneum.Trumbull was born in Lebanon, Connecticut but he also has a connection to Suffield. His great grandfather lived in Suffield down by the Connecticut River on River Road, now known as River Boulevard. For many years, the site of his farm was marked by a very large tree, known as the Trumble Oak, as that is how the family name was spelled back then. The tree was cut down in 1910.
We hope that you will join us to celebrate the holiday season and catch the spirit of the American Revolution from John Trumbull and Jan Beatty.
Zoom Meeting ID: 830 3757 7498
Passcode: History
A link to the meeting will also be available on https://suffieldhistoricalsociety.org