East Haddam Historical Society Museum

East Haddam was settled by Europeans starting in 1685, but it was already home to various Indigenous peoples, including the Wangunks and Mohegans, who named it Machimoodus, the 'place of noises' due to frequent seismic activity

The town occupies 56.6 square miles of rolling countryside dotted with old farmsteads, lakes, and Devil's Hopyard State Park. Early commerce and industry included timber farming, shipbuilding, tanneries, and blacksmiths, and by the mid-1800s, retail shops, taverns, and mills proliferated in the area. In the 1910s-1950s, resorts in East Haddam became a popular destination for residents of New York City during the summer.

Join us for a GUIDED TOUR of the 7,000 square foot historical society museum. We'll explore their large collection of objects and memorabilia focused on the people and places that make East Haddam such a unique Connecticut town.

EVENT FEE:

$11.00 (MUST BE PAID ON MEETUP with your RSVP) - this fee covers the cost of our tour, PayPal fees, and Meetup expenses.

NO WAITING LIST:

Meetup does not allow waiting lists for paid events, so if we run out of room, we'll send an email notification if/when spots open up. These will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

REFUNDS:

Refunds (minus non-refundable PayPal fee) may be provided if you notify us within 7 days of the event, and we can find someone to take your spot.

PARKING:

There is plenty of FREE parking at the museum.

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We hope you can join us to learn more about this small town that contains so much interesting history!