The Irish Immigration Experience
41 W Main Street Thursday March 27th at 6:30 PM
Join us for an engaging lecture and discussion exploring the rich history and impact of Irish immigration in Meriden, Connecticut. This event will delve into the challenges, triumphs, and cultural contributions of the Irish community in the city, from its early settlers to its lasting legacy. The evening will feature the history of Irish immigration in Meriden, including its social, economic, and cultural dimensions from the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, local people of Irish descent and museum staff. Please register HERE.
We invite you to arrive early and explore our new West Gallery, currently featuring the exhibition “Polished Perspectives: The Art of International Silver“.
Kitchen Chronicles: Storytelling Through Food
We are excited to announce that we are preparing to publish a cookbook, focusing on the history behind family dishes. We invite you to share a family recipe along with the story behind it. If you have a handwritten recipe, feel free to take a photo of it, and of the finished dish. Those would be great added bonuses!
To help minimize labor, we kindly request that, if at all possible, you send your recipe in a word-processed document, so we can easily copy and paste it without the need for transcribing handwritten notes. Click HERE to see an example.
You can submit your materials in one of three ways:
- Email the recipe and any pictures to info@meridenhistsoc.org
- Drop them off at our building at 41 West Main St in Meriden. There is a figural drop box next to the front door if we are closed.
- Mail them to Box 3005, Meriden, CT 06450.
We look forward to hearing your stories and recipes!
Office Hours at Our Main Location, 41 W. Main Street, downtown Meriden.
The Meriden Historical Society’s Museum and History Center, located at 41 West Main Street, is open to the public at the following posted times. Please call us (203-639-1913) when you arrive so we can greet you at the door.
- Tuesday By appointment only. (203-639-1913)
- Wednesday 9:00-12:00. No appointment needed.
- Thursday
- 1st Thursday of each month (April 3 May 1 and June 5) Closed
- 2nd Thursday of each month (3/13, 4/10/, 5/8, 6/12) 12 – 6 No appointment needed.
- 3rd Thursday of each month (3/20 4/17, 5/15, 6/19 1 – 7:30 No appointment needed.
- 4th Thursday of each month (3/27, 4/24, 5/22, 6/26) 12-6 By Appointment
- Friday 9 – 12 By appointment only
- Saturday We are open the following Saturdays of each month (3/8, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/17, 6/7) 9:00-3:00 No appointment needed.
- Sunday We are open the first Sunday of the month 4/6, 5/4, 6/1 11-3 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: Those who wish to tour with a guide at the Museum at 41 Main Street must call ahead and book a time in order for us to make sure we have a guide available for you.
Lecture Series: Join us on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm for our regularly scheduled lecture series.
Andrews Homestead The newly interpreted Andrews Homestead will reopen in the spring. Stay tuned for details.
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 will open to the public for special programs and events in late spring 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 hours.
To set up a visit, please call our main office number: 203-639-1913.
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