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Coventry Historical Society

Coventry Historical Society

As part of the mission, the society provides local schools with materials and resources to tell children the story of Coventry's rich history and its place in the history of our great nation. The society has several projects currently underway including the restoration of the North and South Coventry Hearses, restoration of a 19th century Armstrong Wagon, built in South Coventry, and restoration of the carriage shed at the Strong-Porter House. Future projects include restoration of the barn at Strong-Porter and reconstruction of the "Great Barn" that once stood on the property.

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