Totoket Historical Society

05/31/2026

Center School, now Totoket TV. It was built in 1876 as the 2nd District school. It has been used as a school, the Town Hall, the Senior Center and Totoket TV. The building is located at 1675 Foxon Road.

Center School photo from THS archives
Totoket TV photo from Google Earth

05/30/2026

05/26/2026

Tombstone Tuesday

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All gave some and some gave all
Some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall (song by Billy Ray Cyrus, 1992)

May we never forget those who gave all

Photos from Wall of Faces website.

05/19/2026

Tombstone Tuesday

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Trevor Aiken

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1950, he came to the United States at the age of two. In 1968 he graduated from North Branford High School. Later he moved to Long Beach, California to attend college, where he passed away in 1976. Tragically, he was murdered during a robbery in which the only item taken was a stereo. Such a senseless loss of a young life over something so insignificant.

Photo Credit to Jan Franco
Portrait from the 1968 Yearbook

05/19/2026

Monday, May 25th

05/17/2026

Civil Defense was once an important part of every town. It was created to educate and prepare citizens for wartime emergencies. Many people remember the “duck and cover” drills practiced in schools, intended to prepare the public in the event of a nuclear attack.
The photos are items used by Civil Defense volunteers.

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05/15/2026

The Totoket Historical Society is looking for residence and community members interested in sharing stories, memories, and history about our town and celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Our hope is to bring people together at the community center for coffee, cookies, and conversation as we preserved the stories and memories that make our community so special whether it’s a family story, memorable event, photographs, or reflections about growing up in town, we would love to hear from you.
Please comment or message me if you or anyone you know would be interested in participating! 
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