​Who We Are

​The Friends of the Barnes Museum, a registered 501 (c)3 is to increase awareness of the importance of the Museum as a cultural and education asset to the Town of Southington, to increase use of the Museum, to fundraise for improvements to the building and grounds, and to establish a lasting endowment to now and forever support local history at the Barnes Museum.

What We Do

Friends of the Barnes Museum volunteer at fundraisers and events sponsored by both the Friends of the Barnes Museum and the Barnes Museum. They also get to assist in planning events and fundraisers to drive community engagement and a passion for history, especially Southington's.

How to Become a Friend

The next meeting is Thursday, June 2nd at 5:00pm at the Barnes Museum

Most Recent Project
2019 Gazebo Restoration
​Thanks to your generosity, the Friends of the Barnes Museum have restored the property's iconic gazebo.  The gazebo is one of the centerpieces to the Bradley & Leila Barnes Victorian Gardens and a favorite photo spot for wedding parties, proms and professional photos.  

Thank you for your donations and stay tuned for news on our upcoming project! 

Coming Soon - Online Donations

​Thank you for your support!
Thank you for joining the fun of preserving
​Southington's history!

Meet the Board


 Officers
President - Brenda Wooding
Vice President - Connie Proll
Acting Treasurer - Barbara Aszklar
Secretary - Alison Green

Board Members
Barbara Aszklar - Membership Chair
Joanne Cyr
Mary Ellen D’Angelo
Heide Kapral
Fran Meade
Phil Wooding

Ex-Officio
Kristi Sadowski - Executive Director, Southington Library and Barnes Museum
Christina Volpe - Curator, Barnes Museum 

Upcoming Meeting Dates

6/2/2022

Friends of the Barnes Museum Meeting
5:00 PM
Join us for our monthly Friends of the Barnes Museum meeting.  Located in the dining room of the Barnes Museum.  All are welcome.