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American Clock and Watch Museum

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.

American Museum of Tort Law

Winsted, Connecticut

Art, Culture, History, Specialized

The Tort Museum takes visitors through the history of tort law and highlights precedent setting cases that affect our justice system, and daily life, today. Through interactive and traditional exhibits, visitors can discover the evolution of consumer protection, and how critical each of their voices are in upholding justice for all in this country.

Amity and Woodbridge Historical Society

Woodbridge, Connecticut

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

When Thomas Darling decided to leave New Haven to pursue a country squire's life, he hired Abiel Gray of West Hartford, CT to build his new home. It took Gray two years (1772-1774) to complete the project. The Gambrel roof structure is built on a central hall plan and incorporates several unusual features. The paneling and woodwork in the hallway and front rooms are rich in detail and accentuated by the nine foot three inch ceilings.

Antiquarian & Landmarks Society

Hartford, Connecticut

Art, General, History, Historic House, Military

Founded in 1936, the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society (A & L), Connecticut's statewide heritage organization, promotes interest in historic properties by preserving and interpreting significant personal stories and collections. The Antiquarian & Landmarks Society owns nine historic houses opened to public. All are on their original sites and most have intact original collections.

Avon Historical Society

Avon, Connecticut

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Currently the Society's projects include full restoration of the Derrin House on West Avon Road, proper storage of many artifacts in the Living Museum and Pine Grove Schoolhouse, answering local history questions, giving referrals to those who seek "experts" to help with their historic home or genealogy questions, publishing a newsletter and planning fundraising events.

Boothe Memorial Park & Museum

Stratford, Connecticut

History, Park

Brookfield Museum and Historical Society

Brookfield, Connecticut

History, Historical Society

Colchester Historical Society

Colchester, Connecticut

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

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

Connecticut Ancestry Society, Inc.

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.

Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame

New Haven, Connecticut

History, Specialized

The Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization founded in 1993, showcases the contributions Connecticut women - well known and less famous - have made to their communities, the state and the nation. Through the hard work and the dedication of so many along the way, the Hall of Fame honors Connecticut women, preserves their stories, educates the public, and inspires the continued achievements of women and girls.

Connecticut's Old State House

Hartford, Connecticut

Culture, General, History, Historic House

Begin your visit to Hartford with a guided or self-guided tour of this 1796 National Historic Landmark, one of the nation's oldest state houses.

Cromwell Historical Society

Cromwell, Connecticut

History, Historical Society

Danbury Museum & Historical Society

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.

Daniel Benton Homestead

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.

Discovery Museum and Planetarium

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!

East Granby Historical Society

East Granby, Connecticut

General, History, Historical Society

The East Granby Historical Society announces that its new book, The Barns of East Granby: Our Agricultural Heritage, is now available for sale at the East Granby town clerk's office. It can also be purchased by using the on-line order form. Authored by two longtime East Granby residents, Betty Guinan and Ted Holly, the book features 269 photos over 130 pages. The text includes brief histories of local farms with descriptions of their barns and other outbuildings.

East Windsor Historical Society

East Windsor, Connecticut

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Eli Whitney Museum

Hamden, Connecticut

Art, General, History, Science

The Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop is an experimental learning workshop for students, teachers, and families. We collect, interpret, and teach experiments that are the roots of design and invention.

Ethnic History Archives Center

New Haven, Connecticut

History

The Fairfield Museum

Fairfield, Connecticut

Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

At the Fairfield Museum, visitors enjoy engaging art and history exhibitions ranging from Connecticut’s colonial roots to 375 years of regional history. Programs and fun activities for families and youth include the Holiday Express Train Show, Family Days, Scavenger Hunts, Vacation Camps, the Halloween Spooky Stroll and Interactive Walking Tours exploring the Town Green Campus.

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