Hebron is a farming community located in the southwest corner of Tolland County. It is about 15 minutes from Hartford, but would seem a world away, due to its laid back atmosphere and agricultural vistas. It has a population of 10,000 people who occupy 37.3 square miles, giving it a population density of 249 people per square mile.  Several smaller communities have been incorporated into Hebron, namely Amston and Gilead, while Grayville and Gay City have been abandoned and transformed into a state park. 

Hebron's beginning was the result of a land transaction between settlers and Mohegan Indians in the 18th century.  Declared a township in 1704, Hebron had a rocky start, as it was attacked numerous times by tribes who saw the settlement as an encroachment on their territory. Eventually, the two parties were able to settle their disputes, and by the 19th century, Hebron had become a sizeable agricultural town. Although the farms are diminishing today to make way for business and industry, The Hebron Historical Society fights to preserve Hebron's many gems of our past, so that future generations can get a glimpse of life in the beginning of our nation.

Hebron's largest attraction is the Hebron Harvest Fair, an autumn event that attracts tens of thousands of people each year.  This fair is the largest fair in Eastern Connecticut, and certainly one of the largest fairs in the state.  Its many activities include everything from pumpkin carving and rides to truck pulls and lawnmower races.  Some of the most beautiful horses in Connecticut can also be seen at the shows annual thoroughbred competition.