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. . . instill into the townspeople of East Hartford a sense of the history of the town and to preserve for them this history.

About

The Historical Society of East Hartford was founded in 1964 to "instill into the townspeople of East Hartford a sense of the history of the town and to preserve . . . 

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Join Us

Have an interest in East Hartford history?  Want to help us preserve historic buildings and artifacts? Become a member of HSEH.       

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Visit

Historic buildings, including a captain's house that is open year round.  Also visit our summer museums: a prosperous saddlemaker's home, a blacksmith shop, and a one-room schoolhouse.

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Other Societies & Resources

Have a history question related to another Connecticut town? Want to visit other nearby Historical Museums or Societies? Check out these website links. 

Sunday, March 23
1:30 - 4:30 pm

Old historic newspapers from East Hartford

Turning the Pages of Time! 

Peruse old newspapers and books​, an 1870 census register, original land deeds, and other historical documents.

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Historical Society of East Hartford
PO Box 380166

East Hartford, CT 06138-0166

Tel: 860-568-8342

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