Historical Societies
Aspinock Historical Society
In the Country208 School Street Putnam
Putnam, CT 06260
Putnam, CT 06260
860 963 0092
The official historical society of the town of Putnam.Brooklyn Historical Society Museum
In the Country25 Canterbury Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234
Brooklyn, CT 06234
860 774 7728
A museum featuring the permanent exhibits of the General Putnam Gallery: “Israel Putnam: Facets of a Hero,” the story of the life of the Revolutionary War general and “General Israel Putnam Remembered,” the story of the equestrian statue that honors him.Canterbury Historical Society
In the Country11 North Canterbury Road
Canterbury, CT 06331
Canterbury, CT 06331
860 546 9346
Canterbury historical societyColchester Historical Society
In the Country24 Linwood Avenue
Colchester, CT 06415
Colchester, CT 06415
860 537 3588
Features 18th and 19th century regional artifacts and exhibits. The museum is open on Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 pm. Closed during February and March.Coventry Historical Society
In the CountryP.O. Box 534
Coventry, CT 06238
Coventry, CT 06238
860 742 1419
The Strong-Porter Museum is a small country museum that houses the Society's Archives. Visitors can see a country farmhouse that was once home to twenty-one people, and several outbuildings, including a 19th century privy.East Lyme Historical Society
On the Coast228 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
Niantic, CT 06357
860 739 6070
Thomas Lee House, Little Boston School House, Barn with Period Store, and Exhibits.Eastford Historical Society
In the Country26 Pilfershire Road
Eastford, CT 06242
The official historical society of the town of Eastford.Eastford, CT 06242
Griswold Historical Society Museum
In the Country26 Main Street
Jewett City, CT 06351
Jewett City, CT 06351
860 376 4577
This museum contains a cross-section of 19th- and 20th-century artifacts, featuring the exhibits Grandmas Kitchen, Grandpas Workshop, and Mamas Sewing Room as well as changing special displays.Lebanon Historical Society Museum & Visitor Center
In the Country856 Trumbull Highway
Lebanon, CT 06249
Lebanon, CT 06249
860 642 6579
Explore Lebanon's rich history at this modern museum & visitor's center. Changing exhibitions, genealogy & research library, children's hands-on history room & visitors services. 24 hr visitors center outdoor kiosk. Open year round. Wed-Sat 12 to 4pm and ...Ledyard Historical Society
In the CountryP.O. Box 411
Ledyard, CT 06339
The official historical society of the town of Ledyard.Ledyard, CT 06339
Lisbon Historical Society
In the Country1 Newent Road
Lisbon, CT 06351
The John Bishop Museum: a 1912 farmhouse on the Connecticut resister, is open Saturdays during June/July and August from 10 AM to 2 PM, and for special events.Lisbon, CT 06351
Mansfield Historical Society Museum
In the Country954 Storrs Road
Storrs, CT 06268
Storrs, CT 06268
860 429 6575
The museum features changing exhibits of furnishings, costumes, photographs, and memorabilia relating to Mansfield history and an extensive library. Housed in former town office building and adjacent 1843 Town Hall.
Mystic River Historical Society
In Mystic75 High Street
Mystic, CT 06355
Mystic, CT 06355
860 536 4779
The Mystic River Historical Society founded in 1973 houses an ever-growing collection of Mystic-related historical books, maps, photographs, and other documents and artifacts contributed by the community since its inception.
New London County Historical Society
On the Coast11 Blinman Street
New London, CT 06320
New London, CT 06320
860 443 1209
The NLCHS, founded in 1870, is housed in the historic Shaw Mansion in New London. Housing an unmatched collection of genealogy material, New London history, whaling history, manuscripts, artifacts, and a newspaper collection dating back to 1753.Noank Historical Society Museum
On the Coast17 Sylvan Street
Noank, CT 06340
Noank, CT 06340
860 536 3021
Memorabilia of Noank with news clippings, photos, and displays of artifacts, maritime interests, industry and art colony. Laham-Chester Store Museum special exhibitions 108 Main Street. Historic siteNorth Stonington Historical Society
In the Country1 Wyassup Rd
North Stonington, CT 06359
North Stonington, CT 06359
860 535 9448
The Society was founded in 1970 to perpetuate the history of the Town and to preserve manuscript material and relics. The Society maintains the Stephen Main Homestead (1781) as its Headquarters, home of the A. Morgan Stewart Memorial Library.Pomfret Historical Society
In the CountryP.O. Box 152
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Official Historical Society of the town of Pomfret.Pomfret Center, CT 06259
The Killingly Historical & Genealogical Society Inc.
In the Country196 Main Street
Danielson, CT 06239
Danielson, CT 06239
860 779 7250
Highlights of our research center are Vital Records & Histories of CT, ME, MA, NH, VT, RI, & NY; Extensive collection of French-Canadian Marriage Records; Church & Cemetery Records; Census indexes & more. State of Connecticut registered.Thompson Historical Society
In the CountryRte 193
Thompson, CT 06277
Thompson, CT 06277
860 923 9661
Thompson Historical Society and Museum is located in the Ellen Larned Memorial Budiling, located on the historic Thompson Common.Waterford Historical Society
On the CoastRoute 156 & Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
18th & 19th century buildings, horse-drawn vehicles, early farm implements, and Colonial herb garden.Waterford, CT 06385
