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Established in 1963, The Chatham Historical Society is a private, not-for-profit Museum and School House with the purpose of preserving East Hampton’s History. We believe that preserving historic places and events provides an essential link to our past, furthermore reminding us of who we are and where we came from.
We hope you enjoy this website experience and we look forward to keeping you informed about great ways to connect to the history of East Hampton, Cobalt and Middle Haddam, CT.
The Chatham Historical Society Museum and School House both located at 6 Bevin Blvd in the Town of East Hampton, Connecticut and are open to the public the first Sunday of each month from 2-4pm
Admission is always free. Donations are appreciated.
A People Without the Knowledge of their Past History, Origin and Culture is like a Tree Without Roots
East Hampton, Connecticut
A Rich History, A Bright Future!
The Carrier and O’Connell Blocks; Main Street, East Hampton, looking north. The photograph was taken from the Airline Railroad trestle, which once crossed over Main Street.
East Hampton covers approximately 36 square miles with one of Connecticut’s largest inland water bodies, Lake Pocotopaug. State parks and forests surround us on our northern, southern and western borders. We also are home to Connecticut’s last true covered bridge, the Comstock Covered Bridge, which crosses the Salmon River.
In the Town of East Hampton, CT you will find a community that supports a rural/suburban lifestyle that is family oriented. We offer a quality school system, two history museums, local parks with varied recreational programming for all ages, and dedicated public safety agencies.
If you have any memories or historic photos of East Hampton, please send them to the Chatham Historical Society. We would love to showcase them here on our website.
The National Register Of Historic Places
The Comstock Covered Bridge and the Belltown Historic District are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
So Much of Our Future Lies in Preserving Our Past
Notable East Hampton Landmarks
Historic East Hampton Landmarks
Lake Pocotopaug
Popular Resort Area
Bevin Bell
Historic Bell Factory
Comstock Bridge
Covered Bridge
Air Line Trail
State Park
Chatham Historical Society Blog
Historical Updates and News for the Town of East Hampton, CT
Square Dance
Bay Point Club Square Dance This Event Has Been Canceled for 2020The Chatham Historical Society is organizing a square dance at the Bay Point Club at 24 Spellman Point Road near Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton, CT. This years dance will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9 at...
Lottery Tree
Lottery Tree Giveaway 2023 Saturday July 8thThe Chatham Historical Society will sponsor a Christmas tree covered with Connecticut lottery tickets, to be raffled off on Old Home Day, Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 8 p.m. on the Center School grounds. The winning ticket...
Antique Appraisal Day
Antique Appraisal Day 2021 Saturday, March 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Chatham Historical Society will host its 25th annual Antique Appraisal Day at the East Hampton Town Hall, 1 Community Drive Dr.What are your Collectibles Worth? Truthfully, there’s not an...
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We are committed to preserving the history of East Hampton for future generations.
The Chatham Historical Society was established in 1963 and today operates a complex which includes an 1840 one-room school house and a museum, opened in 2006. The present museum houses artifacts and memorabilia that tell the stories of East Hampton, CT, Middle Haddam, CT and Cobalt, CT History.
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Chatham Historical Society
6 Bevin Blvd
East Hampton, CT 06424
The Official East Hampton, CT Historical Society Website
This site intends to provide information to the public about the Chatham Historical Society’s upcoming Calendar of Events and Programs with the purpose of bringing together people interested in the History of Cobalt, Middle Haddam, and East Hampton, Connecticut.