Current Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 13th at 6:00pm
at the Pine Orchard Club
Presenting a talk by Tony Renzoni on his book
“Connecticut Bootlegger Queen Nellie Green“
Young's Pond History Walk
Saturday, May 17th at 1:00pm
(RAIN DATE: May 24th)
at Young’s Pond Park on Blackstone Ave
Join the Branford Historical Society and the Shoreline Greenway Trail as our own Matt Radulski takes us on a historical walk of Young’s Pond Park.
Strawberry Shortcake at the Branford Festival
Fresh sweet strawberries & real whipped cream!
June 14, 2025 ~ Saturday only
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(or until berries run out!)
New Location This Year:
Hammer Field next to the Community House
Our Booth will be near the Parking Lot
Next to the Souvenirs
To volunteer, contact membership@branfordhistoricalsociety.org
or call (203) 488-4828
MEMBERS ONLY
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ON-GOING EVENTS
TOUR THE HARRISON HOUSE MUSEUM
The Historic Harrison House Museum at 124 Main Street, Branford is open to the public for free guided tours every Saturday, from 1-4 pm, June through the end of September or by appointment. (Donations are appreciated)
For more information email us at: tours@branfordhistoricalsociety.org
The circa 1724 saltbox house and property is recorded on the National Register of Historic Places, and is maintained by the Branford Historical Society. It features period furnishings and Branford artifacts.
Also on the two-acre site, is the Harrison House Barn with a display of local period tools, a colonial flower garden, and a lovely herb garden. The gardens were established and are beautifully maintained by the
Branford Garden Club.
TOUR SEASON IS
JUNE – SEPTEMBER
SATURDAYS, 1-4 PM
BUT YOU CAN ALWAYS CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A PRIVATE TOUR AS LONG AS WE’RE ABLE TO ACCOMODATE.
TOURS@BRANFORDHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG
Historic House Plaques & Research Service
The Branford Historical Society offers house plaques to identify historic structures and landmarks in Branford. Properties are acknowledged by date of construction and by original or historically recognized owner.
Branford History Hunts
(PocketSights & Otocast)
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RECENT EVENTS
Missed Any Recent Programs or Events?
Presentation Series: Talk #2 on the Center Cemetery
April 24th, 2025 at 5:00pm
at The Blackstone Memorial Library
Join us as Town Historian, Jane Bouley, shares findings from her research on the history of Branford’s Center Cemetery.
(This is Part #2 in a 2-Part Series)
Presentation Series: Talk #1 on the Center Cemetery
March 24th, 2025 at 5:00pm
at The Blackstone Memorial Library
Join us as Town Historian, Jane Bouley, shares findings from her research on the history of Branford’s Center Cemetery.
(This is Part #1 in a 2-Part Series)
History Walk at Branford’s Supply Ponds
March 15th, 2025 at 10:00am
at The Supply Pond Parking Lot
Join us for a history walk as we share information from “The Supply Pond” book by Town Historian, Jane Bouley.
(Rain Date: March 22nd, 2025)
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Book Launch on the History of Branford’s Center Cemetery
February 15th, 2025 at 12:30pm
at The Blackstone Memorial Library
Join us for a book launch and presentation by Town Historian, Jane Bouley of her new book, “Center Cemetery: Church Yard Section”, a two-volume work including records and photographs of 470 of the oldest gravestones in the cemetery.
The Book will be available for purchase.
