Andover, Connecticut

Historical Society

Columbia, Connecticut

Historical Society

Willimantic, Connecticut

Specialized

The Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum was established in 1991 as a chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society, with the desire to create an all Volunteer, Non-Profit museum, where people can experience and learn about the majesty and power of Eastern Connecticut's, and the Nation's, railroading history.

Lebanon, Connecticut

Culture, History, Historic House

During the American Revolution, the former store and office where Jonathan Trumbull conducted his mercantile business became the headquarters to plan the defense of the colony of Connecticut. Located near the northwest corner of the Hartford-Norwich Highway (Route 207) and West Town St. Jonathan Trumbull served as the Governor of both the colony and the state from 1769 - 1784, a period of 15 years.
Here in the War Office, as it came to be called, Governor Trumbull convened the Council of Safety to deal with the day to day emergencies. Many of the over 1100 meetings of the council were held in this building from 1775 to 1784.

Lebanon, Connecticut

Historic House

Coventry, Connecticut

General, History, Historic House

The Nathan Hale Homestead was the home of the family of State Hero, Nathan Hale. Constructed in 1776, the current house is the second dwelling built on the property. Nathan’s father, Richard Hale, was a prosperous livestock farmer and built the house for his large family. Ardent patriots, six of Richard’s eight sons served in the patriot army. One son, Capt. Nathan Hale was caught and hanged as a spy at age 21 by the British in September of 1776. He is famous for his alleged last words, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Following the American Revolution, three Hale sons died from wounds received in the war. Their widows and children moved to the family homestead, so that an average of 12-20 people lived in the house at any one time.

Coventry, Connecticut

Coventry, Connecticut

History, Historic House

Often called the Parsonage House, this was the home of Joseph Huntington, the noted scholar who graduated from Yale College.

Willimantic, Connecticut

Historical Society

Coventry, Connecticut

Historical Society

The Society continues to participate in local history studies with the Coventry schools. The Society recognizes the need to teach children to understand the importance of preserving history. As they grow older, we hope they will continue to be active participants in the preservation of our history. Coventry Colonial Camp, cosponsored with the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society, is a one-week day camp held in July for youngsters in the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. All Coventry Historical Society sites, as well as the Hale Homestead, are used for this program. The Society also works with the Girl Scouts as they open the Brick School House to the public on special occasions throughout the year to acquaint the public with school life in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Hebron, Connecticut

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Lebanon, Connecticut

Historical Society

Coventry, Connecticut

History, Historic House

'The Root House was built 1845 at the corner of Church and Lemon Streets by Hannah and William Root, early settlers of Marietta. Mr. Root was one of Marietta's earliest merchants and its first druggist. He was the first merchant to receive a shipment of goods on the Western and Atlantic Railroad.

Coventry, Connecticut

History, Historic House

The Strong-Porter House; the early 18th Century farmhouse of Nathan Hale's maternal ancestors. This museum, with its various outbuildings, features exhibits on local history

Lebanon, Connecticut

Historic House

Willimantic, Connecticut

History