Ethnic Heritage Center

Ethnic Heritage Center Consortium of five local historical societies based on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University The Ethnic Heritage Center was formed in 1988.

It is a unique consortium of ethnic historical societies in the Greater New Haven area. Since 1992, the Ethnic Heritage Center has been located on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. We have been at our present building at 270 Fitch Street since 2001. The Center's goals are:

• to foster a greater recognition, understanding and appreciation of all members of our diverse ethnic pop

ulations by promoting a more friendly, harmonious and cooperative community,
• to expand community outreach and program participation throughout the state,
• to use our archives of objects, memorabilia, manuscripts and books to develop exhibits, publications and special events, and
• to promote active use of the Ethnic Heritage Center's archival papers and collections by scholars, students and individuals of all ages. In addition to the activities undertaken by the Center as a consortium, the Center's member societies undertake individual community activities, special events and publication of their own newsletters.

Happy from the Ethnic Heritage Center!
06/19/2026

Happy from the Ethnic Heritage Center!

06/15/2026
We enjoyed having 30+ New Haven "History Stewards" from libraries, archives, and historical institutions across the city...
06/04/2026

We enjoyed having 30+ New Haven "History Stewards" from libraries, archives, and historical institutions across the city visit us last night at the Center and hear about our work of uplifting the untold stories of New Haven's immigrant and ethnic communities, including our Walk New Haven Cultural Heritage Tours project. This kind of gathering and sharing of knowledge and resources is what is all about!

Many thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻 to our friends from Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library for facilitating the History Stewards program.

Bravo!!! 👏🏻🎉🥳
06/04/2026

Bravo!!! 👏🏻🎉🥳

Thanks to their research projects on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the 1943 Bengal Famine.

Dr. Barry Herman was a legendary educator for his work in New Haven Public Schools over many decades -- and he was also ...
06/03/2026

Dr. Barry Herman was a legendary educator for his work in New Haven Public Schools over many decades -- and he was also legendary as a community historian for his instrumental role in organizing events and publications for Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven and in co-founding and leading the EHC. Barry helped to keep the EHC alive through difficult times and his imprint is felt every day in our work.

On Tuesday we were delighted to receive the donation of a nameplate from Barry's office from one of his former students, David Sepulveda (pictured here with JHSGNH President Michael Dimenstein).

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06/03/2026
05/27/2026

The Center for Puerto Rican Studies, or CENTRO, in New York is offering a self-guided class that both beginners and history buffs can take to learn about Puerto Rican identity related to language, U.S. citizenship and race.

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270 Fitch Street
New Haven, CT
06515

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(203) 392-6126

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