The New Canaan Historical Society holds the key to understanding the intimate secrets of New Canaan's past. With vast resources including five historic buildings on a campus that houses seven museums and a research library, the New Canaan Historical Society preserves and presents the Town's unique history. Off campus, the Gores Pavilion, a... Learn More >

The New England Air Museum is committed to presenting the story of aviation, the human genius that made it possible and the profound effects that it has had on the way in which we live. We achieve this by: Preserving and presenting historically significant aircraft and related artifacts Engaging our visitors through high-quality exhibits that... Learn More >

The New Haven Museum, founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, is located in downtown New Haven at 114 Whitney Avenue. The Museum is currently celebrating 150 years of collecting, preserving and interpreting the history and heritage of Greater New Haven. Through its collections, exhibitions, programs and outreach, the Museum... Learn More >

The childhood home of Noah Webster (promoter of education, laws, human rights, and the American language) offers and introductory video, guided tours, tablet tours, changing exhibits, and more. The museum also offers public programs, space rentals, school programs, and a collection featuring items related to West Hartford's diverse history and... Learn More >

The Museum contains a diverse collection of Palestine art of various styles and eras; sculptures and art installations; historic photographs, documents, maps, artifacts, coins, stamps, and books; extensive embroidery collection; and documentary films. Museum hosts frequent events including lectures, concerts, artist openings receptions and... Learn More >

Built in 1846 in the newly fashionable Gothic Revival style, Roseland Cottage was the summer home of Henry and Lucy Bowen and their young family. Prominently situated across from the town common, Roseland Cottage epitomizes Gothic Revival architecture, with its steep gables, decorative bargeboards, and ornamented chimney pots. The interior of... Learn More >

Shaw Mansion, built by Captain Nathaniel Shaw in 1756, and war office for Connecticut’s navy during the Revolution – was sold to the New London County Historical Society by the Perkins family in 1907. The Mansion has hosted George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. The is a Museum, Archive, and headquarters of the society. Behind the... Learn More >

Enjoy a three mile leisurely round trip onboard a restored historic trolley car through the scenic Branford salt marshes near Long Island Sound. Learn about the history of trolley development and trolleys in Connecticut and beyond from our expert trolley operators/tour guides. Tour our trolley storage buildings and our indoor... Learn More >

Located on the campus of Norwich Free Academy, the Slater Museum awakens visitors to the richness and diversity of the human experience through art and history. For more than one hundred years, the Museum has displayed and interpreted the best examples of fine and decorative art, representing a broad range of world cultures of the Americas, Asia,... Learn More >

The Stamford History Center, the municipal historian of Stamford, is an educational and research institution whose primary functions are to collect, conserve, interpret, and share artifacts and information relating to greater Stamford, to engage citizens in the telling of their stories. Vision: The Stamford History Center is dedicated to... Learn More >