Connecticut Historical Society, History museum in Hartford, US
The Connecticut Historical Society museum contains 270,000 artifacts, graphics, and a collection of 100,000 books documenting the state's development through time.
Founded in 1825 through a citizen petition to the Connecticut General Assembly, this institution stands as one of the oldest historical societies in the United States.
The museum maintains New England's largest collection of historical costumes and textiles, preserving the region's fashion and textile manufacturing heritage.
The museum offers educational programs, research facilities, rotating exhibitions, and guided tours within its renovated location on Elizabeth Street in Hartford.
Thomas Robbins, the museum's first librarian, introduced daily tours and established a six-day operation schedule to increase public access to historical collections.
Operator: Connecticut Historical Society
Phone: +18602365621
Website: https://chs.org
GPS coordinates: 41.77297,-72.70508
Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:45
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