​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.
Opening Reception!
Friday May 15th, 6 PM - 9 PM
You are invited to attend our Opening Reception on Friday, May 15th at 6:00 pm. Please join us for refreshments and a sneak preview of our Celebrate America 250 exhibits!

This event is free; donations are appreciated.
The American Turtle in the Revolution, presented by Roy Manstan and Fred Frese'
Sunday May 17th, 2 PM
David Bushnell of Saybrook built the first combat submarine, deployed to New York Harbor to attack British warships. The Turtle carried Bushnell's primary invention ~ a highly destructive underwater mine.

Free for members and children <12, $5.00 suggested donation for nonmembers.
Upcoming 2026 Programs and Events 
Mark Your Calendar!
  • Friday, May 15th at 6 PM: Opening Reception
  • Sunday, May 17th at 2 PM: The American Turtle in the 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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