Chatham Historical Society Museum Is Devoted To East Hampton's History

EAST HAMPTON, CT — The Chatham Historical Society has been dedicated to preserving and promoting the town's history since the organization was established in 1963, according to its website.

The Chatham Historical Society Museum and School House are located at 6 Bevin Blvd. and is open to the public the first Sunday of each month from 2-4 p.m. Admission is free, though donations are appreciated.

The Chatham Historical Society manages the 1840 one-room school house and a museum, which opened in 2006.

"The Chatham Historical Society Museum is jam packed with Historic Artifacts from Middle Haddam, Cobalt, and East Hampton History," according to the organization's website. "The CHS Museum highlights include an extensive Bevin Bell collection dating back to the early 1800s; Connecticut shipbuilding portrayal dating back to the 1700s; Indian Arrowheads found around Lake Pocotopaug; Antique Toys made by The Gong Bell Manufacturing Company and Watrous Manufacturing Company and so much more." (Learn more about the museum here).

And did you know that the Chatham Historical Society members will come to a resident's home so that you can "share (your) family history and personal stories with us."

On the Chatham Historical Society's website, there is a detailed history of the town, which was officially incorporated in 1767. One detail shared by the historical society includes this fact: "During the American Revolutionary War, East Hampton was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Hartford Heights." (Read more about the town's history here).

>>>You can also view the town's historical photos here as shared by The Chatam Historical Society.