Wampum to War Bonds Saturday November 15th 11:30 and 1:30.
Join us at the Andrews Homestead for the final tour of the year. Hear the history of Meriden through the eyes of women and children as you travel through time. Reserve your space HERE.
Bruchim Haba’im Le Meriden (ברוכים הבאים למרידן); The History of Meriden’s Jewish Population Thursday November 20th 6:30
Continuing our ongoing series on immigration to Meriden in preparation for our spring 2026 exhibit, this lecture by Ruth Borsuk explores the history of Jewish immigration to Meriden, tracing the journey of families who arrived primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from Eastern Europe in search of religious freedom and economic opportunity. It examines the challenges they faced adapting to a new country, the businesses and synagogues they established, and the ways they contributed to the city’s cultural and economic growth and highlights how the Jewish community shaped Meriden’s identity while preserving their traditions in a rapidly changing America. Please reserve your seat HERE.
CoolYULE November 22 from 11-3
Join us to celebrate the beginning of the season. Complete a scavenger hunt – great activity to do with your school age children by the way- to be entered into the prize raffle. Select a gift for the history lover in your life. It’s going to be fun!
GivingTuesday 2025 December 2
GivingTuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States and falls on December 2nd this year. It is touted as a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities. We participate in this event. Specifically this year we are using the donations to offset our printing costs of roughly $3500 for two large fundraisers for 2026, a Meriden calendar and a Meriden Cookbook, both celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary in conjunction with Meriden’s specific history. Our goal is $3500. Thanks for helping.
Calendar- If you wish to have your name or business printed in the calendar, click HERE.
Cookbook- If you wish to have your name or business printed in the cookbook, click HERE.
If you simply wish to donate where needed most, click HERE.
Membership 2026 History Happens Here
Another year has gone by. We’ll be sending out renewal notices in December or you can renew on line HERE.
Meriden Historical Society in the News
Check it out, the Traffic Tower on WFSB. Click HERE.
And the Black Dog story on Fox 61 HERE.
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.
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday By appointment
- Wednesday 10-3 Guided tour at 11:00
- Thursday
- 1st Thursday (December 4) Closed
- 2nd Thursday (November 13, December 11) 12 – 6 Guided tour at 2
- 3rd Thursday 1 – 7:30 ( November 20, December 18)
- 4th Thursday closed in November and December for holidays Normally 2-6 By Appointment
- Friday By appointment
- Saturday We are open the following Saturdays 11/22, 12/13 10-3 Tours of exhibits are scheduled at the following times.
- East Gallery – Innovation & Industry begins at 10:30 on Saturday when open
- West Gallery – Polished Perspectives begins at 1:30 on Saturday when open.
- Grand Gallery- begins at 12 on Saturdays when open( the next exhibit opens April 11, 2026)
- Sunday Open for special events only, call for details
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 a time other than those scheduled 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: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the November lecture is scheduled for November 20th at 6:30
Andrews Homestead The newly interpreted Andrews Homestead will open on the following Sundays from 11-3, weather permitting, as the house is not air conditioned. Guided tours are available at 11:30 and 1:30 on November 15. Please preregister for tours HERE.
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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