Welcome to the East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, illuminating local history since 1962!
The East Haddam Historical Society illuminates and preserves the stories of the people and places that shape our community.
Mission Statement adopted November 2020
*** Museum open noon-4pm Saturdays & Sundays through the end of October, 2021 ***
Join us this summer at our Wildlife and Natural History Events
Tuesdays, 2pm mid-July through August - free, fun and family-friendly - details below
Join us this summer at our Wildlife and Natural History Events
Tuesdays, 2pm mid-July through August - free, fun and family-friendly - details below
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50 years of Local HistoryThe East Haddam Historical Society aspires to become the prominent heritage, cultural, and social center of East Haddam.
Vision Statement adopted June 2021
 Entrance on side of building
The East Haddam Historical Society, founded over 50 years ago, has been at this Town Street location for 11 years; it's just around the corner from Gillette Castle, right on the Route 82 corridor. The museum has a fine collection of local and Lower Connecticut River Valley historical objects, and prides itself on its kid-friendliness.
Among the highlights of the museum are a photographic display of the rise and fall of the Industrial Age in Moodus Village, Native American artifacts dating to 1300 B.C., a photographic exhibit of the building of the East Haddam swing bridge, and a collection of changing fashions with period costumes on display. Museum is open noon-4pm on Saturdays & Sundays through the end of October. Please contact us via email or phone 860-873-3944 with any questions. 2021 Membership DriveAs a membership-driven organization, the East Haddam Historical Society relies upon your membership for income. The Society both wants and needs your continued support so we can continue to archive, research, and tell the stories of East Haddam’s past and present.
For your convenience, you can submit your membership online, or you may complete the downloadable membership form and mail it along with your check. *** Please renew your membership ***
The Board of Trustees deeply appreciates the continued support of all our members!
2021-2023 Strategic PlanApril 2021
Members of the board, the museum manager, and volunteers/members of the East Haddam Historical Society worked together to create a three-year strategic plan.
This strategic plan provides year-by-year action steps over the next three years to accomplish the goals set out by the Board of Trustees. Read more to learn about our plans. East Haddam Historical Society wins award from the Connecticut League of History OrganizationsApril 5, 2021
The Connecticut League of History Organizations has awarded the East Haddam Historical Society a 2021 Award of Merit for Saving Land, Saving History. The committee was impressed with this collaboration between two non-profit organizations, an excellent example of how resources can be maximized by organizations who can find a common vision and purpose. The committee also noted how the walks in the woods promoted by the films provided a safe activity for the East Haddam community during the pandemic.
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Summer 2021 newsletter: Update on our Strategic Plan, Vision, opportunity for docents, and plans for a series of on-camera interviews with longtime East Haddam residents to capture their stories and reminiscences about life in East Haddam during the Great Depression 1930s and Wartime 1940s for use in an upcoming documentary. Please contact us if you would like to be considered for an interview, or if you want to recommend someone to be interviewed.
2021 Upcoming EventsAll events take place at the Museum unless otherwise stated. Events are open to the public and free to members and children under twelve, except as noted. Donations from non-members is $5 for regular events.
Wildlife and Natural History Events at the East Haddam Historical Society & Museum
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