Bristol, Connecticut

General, History, Library, Specialized

Step back in time with a visit to the American Clock & Watch Museum in America's great clockmaking town, Bristol, Conn. Hundreds of interesting and beautiful timekeepers will remind you of times past. Discover the finest collection of American manufactured clocks and watches on public display.

Stamford, Connecticut

General, History, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

Connecticut Ancestry Society members are responsible, ethical genealogists and family historians who share a special interest in southwestern Connecticut and its neighborhood, either by living there, or by having ancestry there, or both; who pursue genealogical scholarship through networking, educational programs, and publication of reference materials and research results; and who extend full cooperation to other genealogical organizations, record repositories, and public record custodians.

Tolland, Connecticut

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The first Daniel Benton built this house in 1720; The oldest house remaining in Tolland, it was occupied by members of his family until 1932. It is the oldest house museum open to the public in Tolland County.

Farmington, Connecticut

Cemetery, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

If you would like to learn more about the society, become a member or volunteer, please contact us. Volunteers are needed to help with hospitality, lead walking tours of the Freedom Trail, work as docents at the Old Stone Schoolhouse, plan events and programs, research and write articles for our newsletter, raise funds, write grants, and tend the cottage garden at the society's headquarters.

Hartford, Connecticut

History, Library

Tolland, Connecticut

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Begun in the 1700s as a colonial inn, this house was enlarged and embellished in the 1880s in the Victorian style. The carriage house, three-story tower, and gingerbread trim were added, and the simple colonial exterior took on the ornate three-color dress seen today. Feeling more like a home than a museum, it is filled with family heirlooms and simple treasures because three generations of the Hicks family lived here, starting in 1845.

Middletown, Connecticut

History, Historical Society, Library, Military

The Historical Society is headquartered at General Mansfield House, one of the few residential structures still standing on Middletown’s Main Street . Once the home of General Joseph K.F. Mansfield, a Civil War hero who died at the battle of Antietam in 1862, the Federal brick mansion has been the home of the Historical Society since 1959.

East Granby, Connecticut

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Military

The underground tunnels of an abandoned copper mine began to be used as a prison in Dec 1773. Over 800 inmates were confined here until the facility was closed in 1827.

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Library

Simsbury, Connecticut

History, Library

The mission of the Simsbury Historical Society is to promote an appreciation of the history of Simsbury, its people, places, and events, and their importance to the region and our country. TheSociety collects, preserves, and interprets significant historical resources for Simsburyresidents and visitors so that the past may enrich the future.

Colchester, Connecticut

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Colchester Historical Society operates a local history museum in town.

Danbury, Connecticut

History, Historical Society, Library

Danbury Museum includes the Rider House (785), Dodd Hat Shop (1790), One Room Schoolhouse, and the Marian Anderson Music Studio.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Archaeology, Children's, General, History, Library, Natural History, Planetarium, Science

The Discovery Museum and Planetarium is a hands-on interactive museum for all ages with over sixty-five exhibit areas featuring "see, hear and touch" explorations of science, technology and ideas. Join us at Connecticut's premiere science museum and planetarium and rediscover the world around you!

Washington, Connecticut

History, Library

Guilford, Connecticut

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Military

Museum is oldest house in Connecticut & oldest stone house in New England. In addition to showcasing colonial life, an introductory exhibit interprets the early historic preservation movement.

Danielson, Connecticut

History, Historical Society, Library

New London, Connecticut

Culture, History, Historical Society, Library, Military, Specialized

The Custom House Maritime Museum occupies a Greek Revival building that has served as New London's custom house since it was opened in 1835. Exhibits and programs illustrate aspects of New London's multi-faceted maritime history, among them the Amistad Affair (the slave ship captured in 1839 and first brought to New London); area lighthouses; the whaling industry; the War of 1812; yachting; naval submarine history; and customs collection.

Tolland, Connecticut

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

An architecturally beautiful 1822 courthouse with the upstairs courtroom restored and ready for court to convene. Exhibits related to the courts in Tolland County and other county institutions.

Thomaston, Connecticut

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Library

The Seth Thomas-Bradstreet House has stood on Main Street at least since 1838. A very well preserved two-story building, it has a long association with one of the most important families in Connecticut.

Kent, Connecticut

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library

Museum showcases the hand tool collection of artist/illustrator and collector Eric Sloane (1905-1985). A separate wing displays some of his artwork and his re-created artist's studio.