Day 12: Heritage

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Our Past is Our Present

Our history is a present we give our children.

Middlesex County is rich in local history. It’s true! We have 113 locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Did you know that each of our fifteen towns has an historical society, dedicated to helping our past remain alive in our present, and well into our future? Buildings, paintings, photographs, maps and other artifacts are available to be explored and cherished for generations to come. Special events, such as holiday fairs, readings and guided tours, help keep our history accessible to everyone.

If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday. ~Pearl Buck

Let us know: What is your favorite local history spot? What is your favorite “legend” of Middlesex County?

There are many ways to give back to our community.

Visit the Community Foundation of Middlesex County’s 15 Days of Giving for ideas that matter to you. We hope you’ll be an ambassador for philanthropy in Middlesex County. Use #CFMC15Days and help us spread the word.

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The Chatham Historical Society of East Hampton	6 Bevin Blvd., East Hampton (860) 267-0920
Chester Historical Society	9 W Main Street, Chester (860) 526-5781
Clinton Historical Society	103 E Main Street, Clinton (860) 669-2148
Cromwell Historical Society	395 Main Street, Cromwell (860) 635-0501
Deep River Historical Society	245 Main Street, Deep River
Durham Historical Society	38 Townhouse Road, Durham (860) 716-5497
East Haddam Historical Society & Museum	246 Town Street, East Haddam (860) 843-3944
Essex Historical Society	22 Prospect Street, Essex (860) 767-0681
Haddam Historical Society	14 Hayden Hill Road, Haddam (860) 345-2400
Killingworth Historical Society	P.O. Box 707, Killingworth
Middlefield Historical Society	405 Main Street, Middlefield (860) 349-0665
Middlesex County Historical Society	151 Main Street, Middletown (860) 346-0746
Portland Historical Society, Inc.	492 Main Street, Portland
Old Saybrook Historical Society	350 Main Street, Old Saybrook (860) 395-1635
Westbrook Historical Society	866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook (860) 399-7473

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