The Historical Society
of East Hartford
Upcoming Events
Turning the Pages of Time
March 2025
Hands-on experience. Explore some of the Historical Society's old newspapers and books that will be on display at the Raymond Library.
More information coming soon!
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Monthly Board Meetings
Regular monthly meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month. The business meetings may be followed by a program of historical interest. The public is welcome to attend these meetings. There is no charge to attend, however, donations are always welcome.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025,
at 2:00 pm. It will be held at the Selden Brewer House, 165 Main Street,
East Hartford.
Recent Events
Annual Holiday Fest
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 1 to 4 pm.
at the Selden Brewer House
165 Main St., East Hartford
As part of the Town of East Hartford Holiday Fest weekend, the Selden Brewer House will be festively decorated for the Holidays and open to the public. Light finger foods and beverages will be served.
More info on
Before Salem
Thurs., November 21, 2024
6:30 pm, Raymond Library
840 Main Street, East Hartford
Presentation by historian and author Dr. Richard Ross. Salem may be famous for witchcraft trials, but it is Connecticut that had the first ones in 1647. Find out about some of the 50 cases and what led to people being accused of "working on the devil's side." Dr. Ross will have his latest book "American Body Snatchers," along with others, available for viewing.
For more info, contact Ruthie Brown: shapbrown@cox.net
The Historical Society of East Hartford requests the pleasure of your company
at its
Autumn Tea
at the Selden Brewer House
165 Main St., East Hartford
on
Saturday, November 2, 2024
at 12:30 pm.
Menu will include various Teas, Savory Sandwiches and Scrumptious Sweets.
$25 per person donation. Limited seating. Reservations close Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Please RSVP with your name and phone number to 860-568-8342. Leave us a message.
You may also email your RSVP to kathywoznicahseh@yahoo.com
Saturdays in October 2024
Antique Camera Exhibit
During the month of October, the HSEH has a display of about 30 antique cameras at the Selden Brewer House. The camera collection is owned by Alan Brewer, who is the grandson of the last residents of the Brewer House. The cameras can be viewed on any Saturday in October, from 10 am to 1 pm. Visitors can also get a tour of the first floor of the Brewer House, and learn about the family who built and lived in the House. The exhibit and tours are free. The Brewer House is located at
165 Brewer Street, East Hartford.