Upcoming Events

Pop-up Jewelry Store on May 18th:

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm!

Our Lobby will feature the beautiful, handmade jewelry of Lisa Bakoledis. Buy gifts for yourself or someone else! You can browse before and after the Connecticut River Ferries presentation and stock up on one-of-a-kind pieces.

Don't miss this one day sale!

Cash, check, and credit cards accepted.

YOU ARE INVITED!

Moodus Noises Exhibit Opening Reception

Friday, May 30, 2025 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Join us for this FREE event and celebrate the opening of our summer season! View new exhibits by East Haddam artists, a new view of William Gillette, and our dynamic Moodus Noises permanent exhibit! Food and refreshments will be provided; the event is free but donations are greatly appreciated.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Moodus Noises: Stories and Science

Presentation by Alison Guinness

East Haddam resident Alison Guinness has been researching the Moodus Noises for decades. She wrote her Wesleyan University Master's Thesis on the topic, and has been fascinated by these local earthquakes for many years. Her photo here shows the entrance to the Cave.

Inhabitants of this area have been hearing the unique 'Moodus Noises' for hundreds of years or more. Alison will describe the experience of the Indigenous peoples, the early settlers, and the scientific explanations for the Noises in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Noises have been the source of stories, myths, and beliefs -- and now the subject of scientific study. Our seismometer can measure the rumbling, shaking, and booms of the earthquakes, and you can see them on our large screen!

This event is free for members and children under 12, with a suggested donation of $5.00 for nonmembers. 

For information call 860-873-3944 or email museum@easthaddamhistory.org.

264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT  

We Have Amazing Volunteers!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to LeNoir Roberge for her many years caring for the gardens at the Museum. LeNoir has decided to retire, and two new volunteers have stepped up to continue her work. We welcome Gerry Porto and Karen Ford as our new gardening team! They've already cleaned the gardens and planted beautiful pots of plants and flowers. Welcome Gerry and Karen!

PRESERVING EAST HADDAM’S PAST, TOGETHER

A New Grant Supports Our Storytelling Website — Your Support Is Needed

 to Keep It Growing

The East Haddam Historical Society Museum (EHHS) is proud to announce a grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) that will partially fund our local history website www.easthaddamstories.org this year. The grant covers technical support and domain costs for one year. But the heart of the project —researching, writing, and producing new stories; digitizing and restoring vintage photos and documents; and creating video interviews with longtime residents — far exceeds the amount of this grant and relies on additional community support to continue to grow the site.

To read the full letter, click here