​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!
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2026 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.
The Lasting Legacy of Dr. Alice Hamilton ​with author Janet Lemond
Sunday April 12th, 2 PM
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Dr. Alice Hamilton, M.D., a local legend, was a neighbor and friend of William Gillette, but she was much more than this:
  • She helped cure the "Mad Hatters" in Danbury, CT, driven mad by toxins at their job
  • She was the first female professor at Harvard University
  • She met with the Pope and tried to stop World War One!

At the conclusion of the presentation, Janet will present a case study, with guidance on how to discover what your ancestors did for a living. She will also note some "dangerous trades" in the Haddams at the start of the Industrial Revolution in the mid- to late-1800s.

Ms. Lemond worked for both OSHA and the EPA. While at OSHA, she was responsible for sampling at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.

Copies of Doctor Alice Hamilton, M.D., Neighbor of William Gillette, written by Janet Lemond, will be available for purchase and signature by the author after the presentation.
Cleanup Day at the Museum!
Wednesday April 22nd, 10 AM
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Volunteers will gather at 10 a.m. the morning of Wednesday, April 22nd, to clean up the grounds of the Museum.

We'll be raking leaves, picking up small branches, cleaning out the gardens, and generally sprucing up the outside of Museum. We could use your help! Call Pam, Museum Director, at 860-873-3944 if you can lend us a few hours of your time. We thank you!
Upcoming 2026 Programs and Events 
Mark Your Calendar!
  • Sunday, April 12th at 2 PM: The Living Legacy of Dr. Alice Hamilton, presented by Janet Lemond​
  • Wednesday, April 22nd at 10AM: Cleanup Day at the Museum!
  • Friday, May 15th at 6 PM: Opening Reception
  • Sunday, May 17th at 2 PM: The Turtle and the American Revolution, presented by Roy Manstan and Fred Frese'
  • Sunday, June 28th at 2 PM: East Haddam's Revolutionary War Hero - General Spencer, presented by Alison Guiness.
  • Sunday, July 12th at 2 PM: Nathan Hale & His Family on the Cusp of the Revolutionary War
Additional events include a children's summer programming, our Annual Celebration Fundraiser on October 3rd, the annual Mysteries of East Haddam on November 18th, and our Holiday Gathering in December. We look forward to sharing a wealth of East Haddam history with you!
​See our Events page for more events and 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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