The Osborne Homestead Museum was originally a farm house built in the early 1800's. Nothing is known about the original occupants. The first Osbornes to occupy the house, Wilbur Osborne and Ellen Lucy Davis, married and moved into the farm house in 1867. Together,...

The Humphreys House is the birthplace of the Revolutionary War officer and friend of George Washington who later became our nation's first ambassador. It serves as the Society's headquarters, as well as home of our unique Day in 1762 Program. More than just a...

Organized in 1969, the Shelton Historical Society's mission is to preserve elements of the community's history in order to create lasting and meaningful connections between Shelton's past, present, and future generations. This is accomplished through education,...

The Stone-Otis House, ca. 1830, was built by Sarah and Dennis Stone. This house represents one of the finest old homes in what was the newly formed town of Orange. Built on the east side of the Town Green, this modified Greek Revival stands as a tribute to the fine...

On October 22, 2006 the Conservancy officially opened the doors to a lobby museum dedicated to the Merritt Parkway. MPC’s Guide is mounted on a wall in a 10 foot long version highlighting attractions and points of interest along the Parkway. A 30 minute video...

Boothe Memorial Park & Museum sits on an idyllic, 32 acre site in the north end of Stratford by the Housatonic River, which was the estate of the Boothe family for many generations and willed to the town in 1949 for the public to enjoy.

The Darling House Museum is a historic house museum located in Woodbridge, Connecticut, and is owned and operated by the Amity & Woodbridge Historical Society. Much of the furniture and many items in the home were owned by the Darling family, which owned the house...

The Milford Historical Society is open to all people interested in the unique history of Milford. Our mission is to collect and preserve Milford antiquities, to encourage historical investigation, and to disseminate historical information. Please check back often as...

The Ward-Heitmann House is the oldest surviving structure in West Haven and may be the oldest within the original boundaries of New Haven Colony. Written records indicate that a house belonging to Ebenezer Clark of New Haven was on the site in 1725, although the...

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo has a proud history of over 80 years as Connecticut’s only zoo. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participant in its Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, we are committed to the preservation of...