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 accessible to everyone in ways that create connection, advance knowledge, and inspire curiosity about the pe...

  The Avon Historical Society Inc, incorporated in 1974, was formed to commemorate the country’s Bicenten...

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 designed brownstone and terra cotta building has become an historic landmark.  The collections are div...

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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 their involvement with and alongside the military, mostly during WWII and the early colonial era. Ma...

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 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 noon Ever expanding (2020) made up of 5 buildings:  Scantic Academy (1817), Osborn House (1785),Broad Brook Barber Shop (...

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 future. Our vision is to use history to strengthen community and shape its future. We bel...

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 wonderful collection of furniture made in Woodbury during the 18th century. The Glebe House was res...

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 restored in the 1930s and is now Connecticut's oldest house, New England's oldest stone house,...

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 architecture and ingenuity. ...

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...

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 exhibits, educational programs, publications, and events for all ages....

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 numerous educational and cultural programs for students, teachers, and the public. The Museum's coll...

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 with a focus on the history of the Naugatuck Valley and the artists of Connecticut. We use our history ...

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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 1976, the placement of plaques on historic houses in town, the placement of bronze markers at histo...

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 their community.  One of our goals are to perpetuate the history of the Town of Preston and p...

The Sharon Historical Society & Museum collects, preserves, and shares the stories of Sharon, Connecticut. The museum features changing history exhibits, an art gallery, and a hands-on history room for family learning. Our institution is located within the Gay-Hoyt Ho...

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 carriage house, the archive museum, and the new Prue Bliss Education Center. These resources provide a liv...

Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC) is a cultural asset of our community, with over 1,800 ...

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. "Connecticut’s History, Wilton’s Story" is a permanent exhibition rich in artifacts, objec...