​Welcome to the East Haddam Historical Society & Museum
Illuminating local history since 1962

The Museum is open June through October,
Thursdays & Sundays, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Throughout the year, the Museum is also open for events and by appointment.
​Call 860-873-3944 or email us to schedule a time to visit, tour, or conduct research!

2025 Upcoming Events

All 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. Suggested donation from non-members is $5 for regular events.
Connecticut River Ferries
Sunday, May 18th at 2:00 PM
Captain Paul Costello will share the histories, challenges, stories and future of the Chester - Hadlyme and Rocky Hill - Glastonbury ferries.
​Moodus Noises -- Stories & Science
​Sunday June 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Looking out of the cave at Cave Hill. Credit: Alison Guinness
Save the Date!!!
Moodus Noises Exhibit Opening Reception
Friday May 30th, 7 - 9 p.m.
Upcoming Events include:
  • Connecticut River Ferries: presentation May 18 at 2 p.m.
  • Pop-up Jewelry Store in our Lobby: May 18, 1:30 - 4 p.m. (details in our April 27 newsletter)
  • Moodus Noises Exhibit Opening Reception: Friday May 30, 7 - 9 p.m.
  • Moodus Noises -- Stories & Science: presentation June 1 at 2 p.m.

​See our Events page for more information!

​Over 60 Years of Local History

The East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, founded over 60 years ago, is located at 264 Town Street; it's just around the corner from Gillette Castle. The museum has a fine collection of local and Lower Connecticut River Valley art and historical objects.

Among the highlights of the museum are a display of the Moodus Mills, Wangunk artifacts dating to 1300 B.C., a photographic exhibit of the building of the East Haddam Swing Bridge, and an extraordinary collection of world-renowned local artist W. Langdon Kihn's work.
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