Institutions

Preserving our past, connecting to our present. The Amity and Woodbridge Historical Society (AWHS) is a 50l(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1936 that is dedicated to preserving local history and sharing it with our community and visitors alike. Our mission is to make history accessib...

The Avon Historical Society Inc, incorporated in 1974, was formed to commemorate the country’s Bicentennial in 1976.  After incorporating, they signed a 99-year lease with the Town of Avon to restore the 1865 Pine Grove Schoolhouse, the Town’s oldest structure still in its orig...

The Barnum Museum, located in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut, was a legacy gift to the city from the world famous showman P.T. Barnum.   Built for the Bridgeport Scientific Society and Fairfield County Historical Society in 1893, the exotically designe...

The Bethany Historical Society is a small museum and archives run by a dedicated group of volunteers. We strive to connect Bethany's agricultural past to the present day small-town community for future generations to enjoy.

BHistorical is an online only museum and 501(c)3 organization that values the diverse history of our country, specializing in teaching about the eras with misconceptions and people often not spoken about. We prioritize ourselves to research and educate about the history of women in the military and ...

The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution (CTDAR) proudly own and maintain historic properties.  The home of Oliver Ellsworth, a delegate to the Continental Congress and the third chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.  The historic museum is located at 788...

The Museums on the Green, Home of the East Windsor Historical Society is a non -profit (501c3) organization dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the history of East Windsor CT. Located at 115 Scantic Rd East Windsor CT 06088 it is open Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. E...

Since 1960, the Enfield Historical Society’s mission has been to preserve the history of Enfield, Connecticut and to educate the public about our town’s history.  We are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organiza...

The Fairfield Museum and History Center believes in the power of history, art and humanities to inspire the imagination, stimulate thought and transform society. We connect people around the complex history of Fairfield, CT and surrounding communities so that together we may shape a more informed...

The Finnish American Heritage Society (FAHS) is a non-profit, non-partisan heritage organization founded in 1987. The building, known as the Finnish Hall, was built in 1925 and entered into the National Register of Histor...

The Glebe House, built about 1740, is celebrating its 97th year in operation in 2022 as an historic house museum and garden.  It was the home of Rev. John Rutgers Marshall, his wife Sarah, nine children and three slaves from 1771 to 1786 and is furnished with period furniture including a wonder...

From the simple farming home of Jonathan and Miriam Dickerman, to the rich local archives in our History Room, the Hamden Historical Society works to connect, preserve, and present the diverse stories of our town to inspire current and future generations.

 

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center inspires commitment to social justice and positive change through vibrant discussion of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s life and legacy. As a 21st-century museum, program center, and research collection, the Center connects Stowe’s issues to the contemp...

The Henry Whitfield State Museum explores four centuries of Connecticut history through the evolution of the Henry Whitfield House. Built in Guilford in 1639 as a home for Reverend Henry Whitfield and his family as well as a granite fort for the new English Puritan colony, the Whitfield House was re...

The Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven (JHSGNH) is a member organization of the Ethnic Heritage Center at Southern Connecticut State University. Founded in 1976, our mission is to collect, publish, and preserve materials related to and to serve as a research and educational center docume...

The Jillson House Museum was the home of Windham entrepreneur William Jillson who bought the first water rights on the Willimantic River.  His home, now a living history museum, was constructed in 1825 of gneiss stone harvested from the Willimantic River and is a magnificent example of architec...

The Katharine Hepburn Museum, located in the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, is the only museum of its kind dedicated to offering an authentic view of the cultural and historical impact of Miss Hepburn and her family.  The museum showcases letters, costumes, and art...

The Killingworth Historical Society was established in 1969 by a group of residents concerned with preserving the town's heritage. We are a 501(c)3 organization. The Historic al Society is funded by private donations, our annual membership drive, and fundraising events. We are not subsidized by ...

Since the Madison Historical Society was founded in 1917, its mission has been to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts and information that illustrate Madison’s rich cultural history. In its effort to encourage broad public engagement, the Society fulfills this mission through exhib...

Located in the Nook Farm neighborhood of Hartford, Connecticut, The Mark Twain House & Museum celebrates the life and legacy of Samuel L. Clemens as one of our nation’s defining cultural figures. The Museum serves the public by preserving the historic Mark Twain House, and by offering nume...

The Mattatuck Museum is an art and regional history museum on the Green in downtown Waterbury, starting out as a historical society in 1877. The Museum opened its first display hall in 1912 and has been exhibiting art ever since. The museum collects and exhibits American art and cultural history wit...

Founded in 1901, the Middlesex County Historical Society in Middletown, Connecticut, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the preservation and enjoyment of local history. Museum exhibits, walking tours, online and in-person talks, performances, and a city-wide essay contest for Middle...

The Mission of the New London Maritime Society (NLMS) is to protect and preserve New London's U.S. Custom House, the Frank L. McGuire Library, three area lighthouses, and Long Island Sound, and to promote, interpret, and celebrate the rich maritime life & history of the port of New...

The Norwalk Historical Commission is authorized by the CIty of Norwalk and through local ordinance to oversee and manage the historic properties owned by the municipal government. Among these properties are four cemeteries - Brookside, Kellogg-Comstock, Mill Hill and Pine Island Cemetery - and ten h...

The Portland Historical Society was organized in 1973. Since that time the society has completed and participated in many projects involving the preservation and appreciation of the town's history. The Society's activities have included the publication of The History of Portland, Connecticut...

The Preston Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Preston’s history and rural identity while promoting and enhancing community life for future generations. We believe that building awareness of Preston’s past helps citizens appreciate their town, leading to increased pride in the...

The Sharon Historical Society & Museum collects, preserves, and shares the stories of Sharon, Connecticut. The museum features changing history exhibits, an art gallery...

The Society, founded in 1961, is located on the site of a former working farm with roots going back to the 19th century and affectionately called the “Coley Homestead.” Our 3.7acre site contains the Coley Farm House, Coley Barn Museum with a collection of antique farm equipment, a carria...

Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC) is a cultural asset of our community, with over 1,800 works of art in a broad range of media—paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, illustrations, cartoons, photographs, sculptures and murals—by notable American artists, giant...

Visitors are welcome at the Wilton Historical Society Museum Complex, which consists of the Betts-Sturgis-Blackmar House c.1740; the c.1840 Burt Barn Gallery; the Sloan-Raymond-Fitch House c.1770; the c. 1860 Abbott Barn; the c. 1890 Blacksmith Shop, plus a c.1895 two-seat privy. "Connec...