Watertown History Museum

Watertown History Museum Official page for the Watertown History Museum, formerly the Watertown Historical Society We are an independent nonprofit organization.

Watertown History Museum collects, preserves and shares the history of Watertown and Oakville. Our ever-growing collection of artifacts, photographs and documents is available for free public viewing at 401 Main Street. We try to respond to all inquiries - from around the corner and around the country. Besides manuscripts, books, and artifacts we have digital files of the Town Times newspaper from

1947 to 2000 as well as Watertown High School yearbooks, which are available online through our website. We also have a selection of Connecticut state and local histories, and family genealogies.

Please note that the Watertown History Museum is not affiliated with the Watertown Historic District.

Here is our new Event Sponsor for the Star-Spangled Shindig on July 23rd. We welcome Connecticut Basement Systems! For e...
06/22/2026

Here is our new Event Sponsor for the Star-Spangled Shindig on July 23rd. We welcome Connecticut Basement Systems! For event tickets, please go to www.watertownhistorymuseum.org/events

Here is our new Event Sponsor for the Star-Spangled Shindig on July 23rd. We welcome the Oakville-Watertown UNICO! For e...
06/21/2026

Here is our new Event Sponsor for the Star-Spangled Shindig on July 23rd. We welcome the Oakville-Watertown UNICO! For event tickets, please go to www.watertownhistorymuseum.org/events

Here is our new Event Sponsor for the Star-Spangled Shindig on July 23rd. We welcome the BTS Graphics and Printing! For ...
06/21/2026

Here is our new Event Sponsor for the Star-Spangled Shindig on July 23rd. We welcome the BTS Graphics and Printing! For event tickets, please go to www.watertownhistorymuseum.org/events

Thanks to Dangermon and Conga Girl for another awesome drum circle! It was a vibe.If we didn’t see you at this one, we b...
06/20/2026

Thanks to Dangermon and Conga Girl for another awesome drum circle! It was a vibe.

If we didn’t see you at this one, we better see you at the next one!

06/20/2026

Looking for a volunteer to help with follow-up contacts for donations/sponsorships. If you would like to help out. Please contact Roger Spinelli at [email protected] or 860-274-1050. Thank You!

Come join the 250th 4th of July celebration in Watertown! Stop by and see our booth at the event!
06/19/2026

Come join the 250th 4th of July celebration in Watertown! Stop by and see our booth at the event!

06/19/2026
Thank you to all of the local businesses who have donated items for our Star Spangled Shindig Auction so far! This event...
06/17/2026

Thank you to all of the local businesses who have donated items for our Star Spangled Shindig Auction so far! This event would not be possible without your generous donations.

If you own a local business and would like to donate an item to our silent auction, there is still time. The deadline is June 30th. To let us know you want to donate, please fill out this form:
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Address

401 Main Street
Watertown, CT
06795

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(860) 274-1050

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