Current Events

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

*POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, MAY 24TH

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

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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

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)