Current Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual Holiday Open House
December 7th, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
at the Harrison House Museum
Join us for an afternoon to get in the holiday spirit, meet other members, and enjoy holiday decorations and tasty refreshments, including warm mulled apple cider. Guides will welcome you as you tour the House, the Barn, and our current Exhibits. There will be raffles, including our decorated Christmas tree, center pieces and wreaths.
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
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The Branford
Electric Railway –
125 Years of History
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
6:00PM at the Blackstone Memorial Library
Join us as John Proto, the museum’s executive director, talks about the history and impact of the Branford Electric Railway.
This event is co-sponsored by
the Shore Line Trolley Museum
Discover Short Beach:
A Walking Tour &
Trolley Ride
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Join us as we explore and learn about historic Short Beach in partnership with the Shoreline Trolley Museum.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO 30 PEOPLE.
REGISTRATION IS FULL.