Enjoy exciting exhibits and programs. A private, nonprofit, educational organization established in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society is the state’s official historical society and one of the oldest in the nation. Located at One Elizabeth Street in Hartford, the CHS houses a museum, library, and the Edgar F. Waterman Research Center that are open to the public and funded by private contributions. The CHS’s collection includes more than 4 million manuscripts, graphics, books, artifacts, and other historical materials accessible at our campus and on loan at other organizations.
The CHS collection, programs, and exhibits help Connecticut residents connect with each other, have conversations that shape our communities and make informed decisions based on our past and present.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Hartford Flavor Company - Hartford (0.9 miles) - The Hartford Flavor Company tasting room is located in an historic manufacturing building where the ...
• Hanging Hills Brewing Company - Hartford (2.7 miles) - At the Hanging Hills Tasting Room, we offer pints for on site consumption, to-go growlers and canned...
• Connecticut Wine Trail - West Hartford (3.4 miles) - Visit our 25 member vineyards and wineries across the state! The Connecticut Wine Trail is one of th...
• Nat Hayden's Real Pit Barbecue - Windsor (6.4 miles) - Nat Hayden's Real Pit BBQ features a unique variety of Southern and other regional American barb...
• New Britain Museum of American Art - New Britain (8.7 miles) - The New Britain Museum of American Art is the first institution dedicated solely to acquiring Americ...

See and Do

• Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library Hartford (0.0 miles) - Enjoy exciting exhibits and programs. A private, nonprofit, educational organization established in ...
• Hartford Flavor Company Hartford (0.9 miles) - The Hartford Flavor Company tasting room is located in an historic manufacturing building where the ...
• Gillette Ridge Golf Club Bloomfield (3.4 miles) - Gillette Ridge is a tribute to the great traditions and challenges of golf. Undoubtedly, it's on...
• Wethersfield Academy for the Arts Wethersfield (3.9 miles) - Take an art class or workshop in Classical Studies for all levels and ages. Bargue, Figure and Cast ...
• Historic Wethersfield Wethersfield (5.1 miles) - We invite you to come to Wethersfield and visit Connecticut’s “Most Auncient Towne.” Wethersfi...

Shopping

• Hartford Flavor Company - Hartford (0.9 miles) - The Hartford Flavor Company tasting room is located in an historic manufacturing building where the ...
• BLAZE & BLOOM VINTAGE - West Hartford (2.3 miles) - BLAZE & BLOOM VINTAGE is a unique shop featuring art, furniture, pillows, glassware, lighting, jewel...
• New Britain Museum of American Art - New Britain (8.7 miles) - The New Britain Museum of American Art is the first institution dedicated solely to acquiring Americ...
• Greenwood Glass Blowing Studio Gallery & School - Riverton (20.8 miles) - Glass Blowing Studio Gallery & School is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays. The studio &...