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. . . instill into the townspeople of East Hartford a sense of the history of the town and to preserve for them this history.

About

The Historical Society of East Hartford was founded in 1964 to "instill into the townspeople of East Hartford a sense of the history of the town and to preserve . . . 

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Join Us

Have an interest in East Hartford history?  Want to help us preserve historic buildings and artifacts? Become a member of HSEH.       

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Visit

Historic buildings, including a captain's house that is open year round.  Also visit our summer museums: a prosperous saddlemaker's home, a blacksmith shop, and a one-room schoolhouse.

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Other Societies & Resources

Have a history question related to another Connecticut town? Want to visit other nearby Historical Museums or Societies? Check out these website links. 

January & February
2026

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Upcoming Programs,

to be co-presented with the

East Hartford Public Library:

 

  • American Stories Film Series

  • America's Tapestry

  • Paper & Patriotism

Every Saturday
11 am to 2 pm*

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Tours of the

Selden Brewer House 

*New Time, same day, 

and same price: free.

Historical Society of East Hartford
PO Box 380166

East Hartford, CT 06138-0166

Tel: 860-528-0716

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