WE ARE CLOSED MAY 4-5 for the DAFFODIL FESTIVAL. Come see us at our table.
Cultivate Your Green Thumb
Saturday May 11 1-2 at the Andrews
Join us at the Andrews Homestead as we usher in Spring with an hands-on workshop where you will create your very own herb garden to take home. You’ll not only leave with a thriving herb garden but the knowledge and confidence to nurture it into an oasis of flavor and frangrance. Don’t miss this opportunity! Plants may be transplanted into a window box. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift ! You must register HERE by May 1 in order for us to order materials.
The Changing Role of Women
Lecture Thursday May 23rd at 6:30 at
41 West Main Street
Join us for the Girls Inc presentation of the oral histories collected during the current exhibit. Almost 100 women were interviewed about what it is like to be a woman in Meriden today. Join us to hear the results!
We’ve Come A Long Way…Maybe: The Changing Role of Women in Meriden Since 1900
The exhibit is open to the public during our regular hours(see below) through the end of May. The exhibit is interactive. Please bring a cell phone and ear buds to access the audio fror the displays. You may also self guide by using the printed tour brochure.
There is no charge for the exhibit. Groups of 8 or more are requested to reserve a time by calling 203-639-1913.
Office Hours at Our Main Location, 41 W. Main Street, downtown Meriden.
We are open to the public during the spring from January 3rd through May 31st at our Museum and History Center at 41 West Main Street at the following times:
Tuesday By appointment only. (203-639-1913)
Wednesday 9:00-3:00 no appointment needed
Thursday 12:00 – 8:00 on the 3rd Thursday of the month. 12:00 – 6:00 on 2nd and 4th. Closed first Thursday. No appointment needed.
Friday 9:00 – 2:00 by appointment only (203-639-1913)
Saturday 9:00-3:00 May 11 and 25. No appointment needed.
1st Sunday 11:00-3:00 June 1 No appointment needed.
Research: We are open to researchers at our Museum & History Center, 41 West Main Street, during our regular office hours (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) by appointment only. To schedule your research visit, please call at least 24 hours in advance. 203-639-1913.
Tours: , We’ve Come A Long Way…Maybe: The Changing Role of Women in Meriden Since 1900 is now open to the public. Individuals and small groups may come any time the museum is open as indicated above. We do ask you to please schedule your visit by calling 203-639-1913 if your group is larger than 8. The exhibit will close on June 9th.
Lecture Series: Join us on the 4th Thursday of the month for our regularly scheduled lecture series at 6:30 pm.
Andrews Homestead The Homestead is under an exhibit change and will reopen for tours in September.
Supported by its volunteers, the Meriden Historical Society operates at two locations
The Meriden Historical Society’s Museum & History Center is our main office and research center. Located at 41 West Main Street, in the heart of Downtown Meriden. This historic building’s size and central location allows us to expand our public programs, exhibit more of our collections, welcome more researchers and visitors, and better tell the story of our community! To read more details about this location click HERE . To schedule a visit to our History Center, please call 203-639-1913.
The Andrews Homestead, 424 West Main Street, is one of the oldest homes in Meriden. Chock full of items from Meriden’s past, it is open to the public for special programs and events, and by appointment. Young and old (and in-between) are welcome!
We share a parking lot with the Benjamin Franklin elementary school. You may enter the parking lot through the do-not-enter entrance as long as it is not during school opening or dismissal time.
To set up a visit, please call our main office number: 203-639-1913.
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