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Our mission is to discover, preserve, and educate about Branford, Connecticut's heritage.

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We had a wonderful time at our Holiday Open House. We had a wonderful time at our Holiday Open House. Thank you to all who came, supported, ate, shared in fellowship and help make the Branford Historical Society all it is!
Join us this Sunday at Harrison House for our Annu Join us this Sunday at Harrison House for our Annual Open House. Check out all the amazing treasures the Harrison House has while enjoying festivities, food, and fun! #HistoricalSociety #OpenHouse
Today is #GivingTuesday! Join us in perserving Bra Today is #GivingTuesday! Join us in perserving Branford's history by donating today! Scan the QR code or follow the link: https://branfordhistoricalsociety.org/donations/
We hope everyone is enjoying the parade as much as We hope everyone is enjoying the parade as much as we are! ๐Ÿ“ธ -- Kristen Barone #HistoricalSociety #TreeLighting #BranfordCT
Embark on a delicious journey back to the 18th cen Embark on a delicious journey back to the 18th century to experience the rich history and artistry of chocolate-making! Join us on December 10th at @blackstone_library  for an engaging demonstration where our guests from The Pewter Pot will unveil the traditional methods used to transform the humble cacao bean into a rich, indulgent treat. Registration is required. #ChocolateMaking #HistoricPreservation #HistoricalSociety #BranfordCT
Join us on December 7th for an afternoon to get in Join us on December 7th 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. Come join on the fun! #HistoricHouse #HistoricPreservation #HistoricalSociety
Interested in Ella Wheeler Wilcox? Check this out! Interested in Ella Wheeler Wilcox? Check this out! #Poet #PoetryCommunity #HistoricalPreservation #HistoricalSociety
#FlashbackFriday to decorating windows on Main Str #FlashbackFriday to decorating windows on Main Street. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween! ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿญ This photograph is archived at the @blackstone_library #HistoricPreservation #HistoricalSociety
Join us and @shorelinetrolleymuseum the 6th for a Join us and @shorelinetrolleymuseum the 6th for a talk on the history of the Branford Electric Railway at James Blackstone Memorial Library! #HistoricPreservation #HistoricalSociety #LocalHistoryMatters
Discovering Branfordโ€™s Short Beach neighborhood wi Discovering Branfordโ€™s Short Beach neighborhood with the Shore Line Trolley Museum #history #localhistory #branfordct #historywalks
Thank you to the Bradley Family for donating their Thank you to the Bradley Family for donating their family heirloom, a family tree in fabric. #quilt #historygram #localhistory #branfordct
It has been 87 years to the day since the hurrican It has been 87 years to the day since the hurricane of 1938. Pictured is Miss Tucker with an alligator; the ๐ŸŠ was found on the beach after the storms! ๐Ÿ“ธ -- this photograph is archived at the @blackstone_library.
Join us at the book sale on the Green this Saturda Join us at the book sale on the Green this Saturday! After shopping, stop by the Harrison House from 1-4PM for free tours and our Sun Shines on Branford activity!
Sun Shines on Branford is an all-ages festival, wi Sun Shines on Branford is an all-ages festival, with activities taking place near Branford Town Green and throughout the town. Join us at the Harrison House any time from 1-4PM to discover how colonial settlers used sundials as both beautiful decorative features and essential timekeeping tools in their daily lives. All ages welcome. #SunShinesOnBranford #HistoricPreservation #HistoricalSociety
Aaron Steven Lanfare, b. 1824, enlisted in Company Aaron Steven Lanfare, b. 1824, enlisted in Company B First Connecticut Cavalry. The cavalry saw action in Virginia at Cedar Creek, Winchester, Sailor's Creek and Appomattox. Lanfare was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1865. After the Civil War, Lanfare became a spice merchant and captain of vessels. He was lost at sea in August 1875. You can see multiple tributes honoring Lanfare around Branford. ๐Ÿ“ธ -- photo courtest of Edith Cook Hills; information adapted from Jane Bouley's article in the Branford Review from 17 October 1990 #HistoricPreservation #HistoricalSociety #PatriotDay
It has been one week since school started and we h It has been one week since school started and we hope all Branford's students are having an excellent start to the new school year. Pictured is an aerial photograph of Branford High School, 1958. ๐Ÿ“ธ -- Photograph archived at @blackstone_library in the Historical Society's photographs Box 49, Photo 78
We joined Preservation Connecticut for a Summer Ev We joined Preservation Connecticut for a Summer Evening Gathering at this historic seaside Stony Creek Victorian home. #historygram #branfordct #thimbleislands #stonycreek #preservation #connecticut
Three freight cars and a caboose fell off the Mont Three freight cars and a caboose fell off the Montowese Street railroad bridge into the street after the engineer did not hear a stop signal on December 21, 1911.  Information from Jane Bouley's 3 July 1991 article in the Branford Review; ๐Ÿ“ธ -- the Society's Collection archived at @blackstone_library #TBT #HistoricalPhotography #HistoricalPreservation #HistoricalSociety #BranfordCT
Ever wonder where jail was in 1892? No worries - w Ever wonder where jail was in 1892? No worries - we'll tell you - the Branford Town Jail stoof on the Green to the west and rear of Town Hall. It was opened on 3 April 1878, was made of stone and contained four cells, one completely dark. The total cost for construction was $863.64. According to newspaper reports in 1896, the conditions of the jail were a disgrace and prisoners were housed in the basement of Town Hall. In 1916, the old jail was used to hold stray dogs. Eventually the oil jail was torn down in 1968. Information from Jane Bouley's 18 March 1992 article in the Branford Review. ๐Ÿ“ธ -- Branford Historical Society's Collection archived at @@blackstone_library #TBT #HistoricalPhotography #HistoricalPreservation #HistoricalSociety #BranfordCT
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