NEXT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022

One thing Haddam and Connecticut has plenty of is a diverse selection of historic houses from 18^th century Colonials to Mid-Century Modern. These buildings are an important part of what makes our state special and are a very tangible and visible reminder of Connecticut’s rich heritage. Many residents find living in an historic house rewarding and meaningful, although sometimes challenging. But they would not exchange the wavy glass, uneven floors or low ceilings for anything.

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, the Haddam Historical Society will host “Fresh Faces, Old Places: The Next Generation of Historic House Owners” from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit and tour six architecturally distinct properties in Haddam and Higganum that are loved and respected by their owners, who range from young families to tech-savvy entrepreneurs.  All six homes offer a fascinating look at how this next generation of old house champions has found beauty and tranquility in our town’s important historic structures, while balancing careful restoration and/or preservation of historic elements with modern needs and lifestyles. Join us for a look at seamlessly blending the old with the new, learn more about the history connecting back to some of our earliest Haddam families, and see how old houses can be a wonderful place to call home.

Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of the tour. Tickets are on sale at www.haddamhistory.org. For additional information call 860-345-2400. Tour headquarters is at the Haddam Town Hall, 21 Field Park Drive, Haddam, CT for same day ticket sales. 

To celebrate the holiday season, the Haddam Historical Society will host Christmas Through the Ages at the historic Thankful Arnold House Museum where visitors can step back, slow down and savor the sights, sounds and smells of the past.

The museum will feature three rooms specially curated to reflect different time periods from early America to the mid-2oth century. The historic kitchen of the house will focus on Colonial Connecticut and will feature gingerbread delights and delectables. The Front Parlor will highlight the elaborate and sumptuous Victorian period while the Back Parlor will illustrate a sleek, modern 1950s Christmas. Guest curators will create unique and memorable vignettes of holiday’s past.

The Society gift shop will be packed with a variety of goodies including themed gifts to capture the spirit of Christmas Through the Ages including old-fashioned candy, Colonial -period toys, locally handcrafted goods, kissing balls, holiday cards with scenes of area landmarks and so much more. In addition, visitors can enter our holiday raffle for fabulous prizes including a stay at the Mystic Inn, Goodspeed Tickets, Restaurant gift certificates and a one-of-a-kind, luxury, handcrafted birdhouse. This is an event not to be missed.

A special members open house will be held on Sunday, November 20 from 1 pm to 4 pm, so become a member and you will be one of the first to experience Christmas Through the Ages.

Public Hours for the event will be Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4, 2022 from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11, 2022 from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free and the museum is located at 14 Hayden Hill Road, Haddam, CT.