Current Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Book Launch on the History of Branford’s Center Cemetery
February 15th, 2025 at 12:30pm
at The Blackstone Memorial Library
Join us for aa 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.
History Walk at Branford’s Supply Ponds
*THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY* EVENT
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)
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)
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)
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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Annual Holiday Open House
December 8, 2024 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.
Harrison House’s 300th Anniversary Celebration
November 13th, 2024 at 6:00pm
at The Blackstone Memorial Library
Join us as we celebrate the Harrison House’s 300th birthday with a brief history of the house from Town Historian, Jane Bouley, and a selection of historical songs from a musical duo.
