Big Bear Trading Company

10/28/2026

On Nov 7th, will be setting up in Ellington CT for a fun and Historical Day. Get in your Holiday Historical Shopping!

We are looking forward to another great day at the Nellie McKnight Museum, 70 Min St. Ellington on Saturday Nov. 7th when we welcome HM 54th Regiment of Foot and the Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia 1775. Loads of activities from 9m to 3pm.

10/18/2026

Any reenactors wanting to join us? This event is the most fun you'll have all season! Camping, commraderie, families exploring history on 50 acres of land, costumes and candy! Message me to join the fun.

Only a week away!

Join us October 24th and 25th at the Historic Marketplace for history, craftsmanship, and family fun.

Explore unique creations from talented historic craftsmen and vendors, meet reenactors in period attire, and experience engaging living history demonstrations that bring the past to life. Don't forget to bring the kids for free trick-or-treating throughout the event!

🛍️ Shop handcrafted treasures
⚔️ Meet historical reenactors
🏺 Enjoy living history demonstrations
🍬 Free trick-or-treating for children
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages

Gather your family and friends and make plans to join us. We can't wait to see you October 24th and 25th for a memorable weekend celebrating history, community, and tradition!

10/17/2026

More Jewelry, Just Arrived!! And on time for Saturdays Event in Durham CT at the Durham Fairgrounds. If you spot something that is intriguing, come on down and see it in Person.

10/10/2026

This afternoon and early Evening, will be setting up at this Fun Event. Come on out for some Autumnal Historical Shopping.

10/06/2026

Another Teaser! A New Lot of Jewelry, most with Mughal Empire Settings, will be arriving within a few weeks, ( I hope). The Chalcedony Pieces have sold so quickly, I had my Jewelers send more over. The Colors of this Microcrystalline Quartz are Amazing and will sell very quickly. Here is your Early chance before they Arrive and are snapped up at Events.