North Haven Historical Society

05/30/2026

04/27/2026

The North Haven Memorial Library is featuring two programs that may be of interest to history fans - please see them below:

Two interesting history programs - check them out!

On May 5th at 6pm, the North Haven Memorial Library is having a program called "The Enduring Legend of Leatherman". Local podcaster Mike Allen will be hosting a talk on this local legend! https://northhaven.librarycalendar.com/event/leatherman-31430

On May 14th at 6pm, the library is also offering a program called "From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton". This is part of our 250th program series. Michael Langlois will be discussing the topics and showing clips from the two musicals. https://northhaven.librarycalendar.com/event/liberty-legacy-26672

Let's explore American Ideals in the musicals of 1776 and Hamilton two American musicals telling the story of the founding of our nation.

04/11/2026

Scholarship available for qualified North Haven students; see details here:

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE! The North Haven Historical Society & Museums $1000 Scholarship Application The North Haven Historical Society & Museums $1000 Scholarship is available to a 2026 gradu…

04/09/2026

This run passed through North Haven today - right past the colonial-era Rising Sun Tavern!

"On April 4, 2026, Scottish Rite Freemason Patrick Atkinson is launching the Revolutionary Run, a 333-mile fundraising run from the Valley of Wilmington, DE, to Lexington, MA. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, this journey highlights the role Freemasons played in the American Revolution.
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Key Details of the Revolutionary Run:
Route: Wilmington, DE (Grand Opera House) to Lexington, MA.
Purpose: Fundraising for the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and honoring 250th-anniversary history.
Runner: Patrick Atkinson, an experienced long-distance runner.
Kick-off: April 4, 2026, with a celebration at the Grand Lodge of Delaware (818 N. Market St.) at 11:30 AM.
Highlights: The run connects areas of historic significance during the American Revolution, including the Lexington area, a focal point for Revolutionary history.
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This event is part of broader 250th-anniversary celebrations (Revolution 250), which includes other historical commemorations in the area."

04/08/2026

Register here -
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Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports & broadsides is the often silent steadiness of women’s work with textiles.

04/01/2026

Coming soon - don't forget to register!

Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports & broadsides is the often silent steadiness of women’s work with textiles.

03/06/2026

How was North Haven involved in the early years of the American Revolution? Read our story here;

NORTH HAVEN’S JOURNEY TO INDEPENDENCE – PART ONE Everyone has heard of “the shot heard ‘round the world” – reputedly the first battles of the American Revolution. These clashes – one in Lexington, …

12/12/2025

The North Haven Historical Society, located at the Cultural Center on 27 Broadway, will be closed from Friday, December 19th through Monday, January 5th. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 6th from 1 to 4 PM. Enjoy the holidays!!!

11/12/2025

Winter Hours at North Haven Historical Society:
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 1 to 4 PM
Sundays by appointment - email us at [email protected]

CLOSED week of Nov. 23
CLOSED from Dec. 21 - Jan. 4

09/28/2025

Don't forget - today is the Cemetery Tour on the Green!
1 to 3 PM - FREE and open to all!

19 Church St. North Haven, CT