Connecticut Historical Society

Connecticut Historical Society 1 Elizabeth Street Hartford, Connecticut 06105 Telephone: 860-236-5621 Fax: 860-236-2664 E-mail: [mailto:ask_us@chs.org ask_us@chs.org] Internet: Connecticut Historical Society Internet: Family History reference works, Mss., online resources, periodicals, microfilm and fiche.


 * Town records, biographies, manuscripts, families, early settlers, church records, photos, and maps.

Mission
The Connecticut Historical Society is a private, not-for-profit museum, library, research and educational center. Our mission is to inspire and foster a life-long interest in history through exhibitions, programs, and Connecticut-related collections, because improving knowledge of the past enhances understanding of the present and the ability to meet the challenges of the future.

Historical Background

 * Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society houses an extensive and comprehensive Connecticut-related collection of manuscripts, printed material, artifacts and images that document social, cultural, and family history.
 * Detailed history

Links

 * Connecticut Historical Society
 * Detailed History of Society