Current Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
A Conversation about Black History
January 10th, 2024 at 6:00pm
at the Blackstone Memorial Library
March in Branford’s Christmas Parade
Annual Holiday
Open House
December 3, 2023 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
SAVE THE HARRISON HOUSE & BARN ROOFS
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.
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RECENT EVENTS
Center Cemetery
Walking Tour
BHS Members Only
November 4th, 2023 at 2:00pm
(Raindate: Sunday, November 5th)
at 171 Montowese Street
Please join Branford Historical Society President, Matt Radulski, for a walking tour of historic Center Cemetery. Established in the 1640s, the cemetery tells the story of more than three centuries of Branford’s history and people.
This special tour is just for Branford Historical Society members, and will be limited to the first 15 members who respond.
If you are interested, please email programs@
To read a very interesting history of Center Cemetery on the Town of Branford website CLICK HERE.
Young’s Pond
History Walk
POSTPONED TO
SUNDAY, OCT. 22ND
October 21st, 2023 at 2:00pm
(Raindate: Sunday, October 22nd)
at 60 Blackstone Avenue
Join us along with the Shoreline Greenway Trail for a Saturday history walk at Young’s Pond.
Alden M. Young:
Branford’s Thomas Edison?
October 11th, 2023 at 6:00pm
at the Blackstone Memorial Library
The Shoreline Trolley Museum. The Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club. Some of the Branford Land Trust properties. Stone pillars. The light switches in your home. Yowago Avenue. What do all of these have in common? If you’ve guessed already, you know some Branford history! The common link is Mr. Alden Young. Join Matt Radulski, our own Branford Historical Society President, for a presentation of all Alden Young’s amazing contributions to our town!
Weren’t able to make it? No problem. Click below to view the recording.