​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!
The Museum is open for the 2026 season! Visit us on Thursdays and Sundays, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
*** Get your Gala tickets now! *** 
Don't forget to renew your membership today!

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.
Belltown Antique Car Show at the Museum
Postponed to September 27th from 12 - 3 PM due to predicted rain
The East Haddam Historical Society Museum will host the Belltown Antique Car Club Show on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Cars dated 1985 or earlier are invited to participate. Admission is free for Belltown Car Club members. A $10 entry fee will apply to all other cars in the show, and includes free admission to the Museum.

The show will be held on the Museum grounds, located at 264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT. Rain date is September 27th. For information, contact Cliff Baker at [email protected].
Fall Gala & Fundraiser - Hale n' Hearty Party!!!
Saturday October 10th, 6 - 9:30 PM
Tickets still available!
Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 6:00 - 9:30 PM for a memorable and festive evening! Dance to the swinging sounds of the band Cherry Pie, enjoy delicious food from Frank Andrews' Kitchen and Cafe Laurel, and bid on terrific items in our Live and Silent Auctions. If you came to our Fall Fundraiser last year, you know you're in for another great event!

Register now, don't miss this fun evening!
Upcoming 2026 Programs and Events 
Mark Your Calendar!
  • Belltown Antique Car Show at the Museum - Postponed to September 27th from 12 - 3 PM due to predicted rain
  • Saturday, October 10th at 6 PM: Fall Gala & Fundraiser: Hale n' Hearty Party!
  • Wednesday, November 18th: annual Mysteries of East Haddam
  • December: Holiday Gathering
We look forward to sharing a wealth of East Haddam history with you!
​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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