Dolltober

Our doll exhibit, in partnership with the White Oaks Doll Club, will be on display at the Andrews Homestead on Sundays in October, reservations are not required. Hours are 11-3 on October 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.

Adult Education Series: Meriden Past to Present Part II with Justin Piccirillo

Starting Tuesday October 1st . As with the last series you may register individually by session or for the entire series at 41 W Main on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00. Be sure to select the correct ticket for either in person or online for each ticket.
Register for the Series HERE. All 8 sessions starting Tuesday Oct 1 and repeating weekly until Nov 19. $99
Individual Sessions $15 each
Oct 1 Meriden and Music Register HERE.
Oct 8 Meriden and Sports Register HERE.
Oct 15 Meriden and War Register HERE.
Oct 22 Meriden and the White House Register HERE.
Oct 29 Meriden After Dark Register HERE.
Nov 5 Meriden Legends Register HERE.
Nov 12 Meriden and Ethnicity Register HERE.
Nov 19 Meriden and Sibling Rivalry Register HERE.

WHO’S BURIED WHERE AND WHY DO WE CARE – 5 Tours of Meriden Cemeteries

The second round of cemetary tours begins on Saturday October 5th Registration is required.
Tickets are limited. Registration required. Register for the entire series HERE. You may register below for individual tours.

October 5th Walnut Grove – Part 2 South Colony Street Register Walnut Grove by Thursday October 3rd
October 12th Sacred Heart – Part 2 South Broad Street Register Sacred Heart by Thursday October 10th
October 13th Temple B’nai Abraham Corrigan Avenue Register B’nai Abraham by Thursday October 10th
October 19th Saint Laurent Hanover Avenue Register St Laurent by Thursday October 17th
October 26th Saint Stanislaus Ann St. Extension Register St Stanislaus by Thursday October 24th

The generosity of the Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service, John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral home and Meriden Memorial Funeral Home makes it possible to not charge admission although your donations are always appreciated.

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop Nov 2 10-12:30

Join us as Debbie Forchielli leads a workshop on making stunning holiday wreaths at the Andrews Homestead.  This is a keepsake that you will cherish for years to come!  Similar wreaths on Etsy and Wayfair cost $85-$130 so these are a steal and we are only charging $49. You must preregister as we have to buy materials. Click HERE to register. These wreaths are absolutely beautiful when done.

Office Hours at Our Main Location, 41 W. Main Street, downtown Meriden.

We are open to the public during the fall from September 3 through December 20 at our Museum and History Center at 41 West Main Street at the following times. When you arrive please call 203-639-1913 to let us know you are here so we can greet you at the door.

Tuesday By appointment only. (203-639-1913)

Wednesday 9:00-2:00 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, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7 and Dec 7. No appointment needed.

Friday 9:00 – 2:00 by appointment only (203-639-1913)

Saturday 9:00-3:00 Sep 14, Sep 28 and Nov 23. No appointment needed. All Sundays in October we will be at the Andrews Homestead for the Doll Exhibit and there will be no Saturday hours at 41 W Main during October as we have cemetary tours on Saturdays.

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: The Doll Exhibit at the Andrews is a self guided tour and is open Sundays in October 11-3. Those who wish to tour the Museum should call ahead and book a time if your group is more than 6.

Lecture Series: Join us on the 4th Thursday of the month for our regularly scheduled lecture series at 6:30 pm. No lecture in December.

Andrews Homestead We will be hosting many activities at the Homestead this fall.

All Sundays in October we will be at the Andrews Homestead from 11-3 for the Doll Exhibit.

On Saturday November 2nd, join us as Debbie Forchielli leads a workshop on making stunning holiday wreaths at the Andrews Homestead.   Registration is now open. Click HERE. Registration closes October 27th so we have time to purchase the materials.

On Saturday, December 14th we will host the return of the gingerbread house workshop. This one sold out last year so be sure to register early. This will require pre registration which will open in late October.

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.  The all new Andrews is open to the public for special programs and events this fall 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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We’d like to thank the CUNO Foundation, the Meriden Foundation, the Napier Foundation, the State Historic Preservation Office, and CT Humanities for their support.