Coventry, Connecticut

General, History, Historic House

The Nathan Hale Homestead was the home of the family of State Hero, Nathan Hale. Constructed in 1776, the current house is the second dwelling built on the property. Nathan’s father, Richard Hale, was a prosperous livestock farmer and built the house for his large family. Ardent patriots, six of Richard’s eight sons served in the patriot army. One son, Capt. Nathan Hale was caught and hanged as a spy at age 21 by the British in September of 1776. He is famous for his alleged last words, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Following the American Revolution, three Hale sons died from wounds received in the war. Their widows and children moved to the family homestead, so that an average of 12-20 people lived in the house at any one time.

Gales Ferry, Connecticut

History

Groton, Connecticut

History

Ellington, Connecticut

Cemetery, Historic House

Nellie McKnight left her home and all it's contents to the Ellington Historical Society to use as a museum. The museum is open during the Fair on the Green, at Winterfest, and during other special events.

New Canaan, Connecticut

Historical Society

Bristol, Connecticut

Specialized

New Haven, Connecticut

Historical Society

New London, Connecticut

Culture, History, Historical Society, Library, Military, Specialized

The Custom House Maritime Museum occupies a Greek Revival building that has served as New London's custom house since it was opened in 1835. Exhibits and programs illustrate aspects of New London's multi-faceted maritime history, among them the Amistad Affair (the slave ship captured in 1839 and first brought to New London); area lighthouses; the whaling industry; the War of 1812; yachting; naval submarine history; and customs collection.

Newington, Connecticut

Historical Society

Noank, Connecticut

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Specialized

The Society has two buildings: the Sylvan Street Museum, which houses its archives, library, and exhibits, and the Latham Chester Store, which is the venue for the Society's various social programs, meetings, lectures, and member art exhibitions.

East Haddam, Connecticut

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Hale complained in a letter to a former college classmate of the "remote life in the wilderness called Moodus", and he left East Haddam just before spring to take over the Union Grammar School in the "big city" of New London. Had it not been for the growing war clouds and eventual struggle the schoolhouse on the green at Chapman's Ferry would have been forgotten, as Hale departed with little or no fanfare that winter of 1773. However, the five-month stay and Hale's eventual martyrdom have reserved the building, the story of his unique life, and the inspiration, which he passed on to the people of this nation. "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Nathan Hale's immortal last words on being hanged as a spy by the British in New York on September 22, 1776.

Naugatuck, Connecticut

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Naugatuck Historical Society is located in the historic Railroad Station. Parking is free and plentiful and we are located right on the Metro North Line.

Stafford Springs, Connecticut

History

New Britain, Connecticut

Art

Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Specialized

New Fairfield, Connecticut

History

New London, Connecticut

Historical Society

New Milford, Connecticut

Historical Society

West Hartford, Connecticut

Historic House

Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Art, History, Historical Society

This Museum is a work in progress the House has many old household items capturing the past as it was many years ago. The living area has oil paintings and music related items including a 1800's piano. Connecticut's and Windsor Locks own Governor Ella Grasso has many items of her political life on display in the parlor including many documents and her awards. The rooms have toys and Civil War rifles and many pictures of Windsor Locks Buildings and people. The Large Brick Barn holds many historic Farm tools and a underground Time Capsule containing items from 1976 is located in front of it.