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MCHS Purchases Smith & Bishel Building for Future Greater Middletown History Museum and Learning Center
The Historical Society has purchased the 1961 Smith & Building (155 Main Street, Middletown) following the recent retirement Scott Bishel, the fourth-generation business owner. The building will double the size and capacity of the Society, which has outgrown the 1810
The MCHS’ Saving of Historic St. John Parochial School Building Moves Forward
In late-2024, the Middlesex County Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Committee, headed by Renée Tribert, intervened to save the historic St. John Parochial School Building from likely demolition. Adaptive reuse of this landmark is about to move forward. On September 22,
1940 Ford California Custom Convertible Coupe Featured at Middlesex County Historical Society’s 40th Annual Antique Car Show and Flea Market
All eyes at the Middlesex County Historical Society’s 40th Annual Antique Car Show and Flea Market will gravitate to this year’s featured car, a 1940 Ford California Custom Convertible Coupe. It will motor to the show located at Palmer Field
New Exhibit: Democracy 250
We are delighted to invite you to our new Exhibition: “Democracy 250: Making Each Vote Count” On View in Our General Mansfield House (151 Main Street, Middletown) on Tuesdays, 10 AM to 3 PM Thursdays, 10 AM to 3 PM
Recap: “A Cultural Tapestry” of American Sound
On May 9, audiences experienced a joyful journey through the musical innovations of the post-Civil War era (1865–1915) in celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary. This commemorative performance explored the rich evolution of American classical, jazz, and popular song. We
Welcome to the new Middlesex County Historical Society Website!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website! Thank you to the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, the Mellon Foundation, and Wesleyan University (through the Mellon Foundation-funded Carceral Connecticut Project) for generously supporting this project. On this