Southbury Historical Society

Southbury Historical Society Board members and volunteers of the Society run the operations of all four buildings. The collections have grown largely from donations by individuals.

The Southbury Historical Society was organized in 1983 by a group of Southbury residents who were interested in preserving the town’s rich historic heritage, including its historic sites and structures. The Society operates four distinct historic buildings: the 1762 Bullet Hill School, the c. 1820 Ludorf Barn, the 1873 Old Town Hall Museum, and the 1904 South Britain Library. The Southbury Histori

c Buildings Commission oversees the preservation, maintenance and security of the Bullet Hill School, the Old Town Hall Museum, and the South Britain Library. Since its founding, the Society has been actively collecting, documenting, and cataloguing artifacts and archival materials that relate to the historical development of Southbury up to the present. The Society has been displaying these collections for the education and enjoyment of the town’s residents and visitors at the Old Town Hall Museum in the South Britain area of Southbury. All the work of the Society is strictly volunteer driven and is done by various committees. The Society depends on contributions of both time and money from Southbury residents and others who are interested in preserving the town’s rich history.

The Old Town Hall Museum will be a "Cool" place to visit today for CT Open House Day. We are open 10-3 at 624 south Brit...
06/13/2026

The Old Town Hall Museum will be a "Cool" place to visit today for CT Open House Day. We are open 10-3 at 624 south Britain Road. Come enjoy our 250th display on Untold Stories of Revolutionary Southbury.

Visit Bullet Hill School - a great place to slow down and feel 200 years of history surround you. The school will be ope...
06/12/2026

Visit Bullet Hill School - a great place to slow down and feel 200 years of history surround you. The school will be open tomorrow, June 13, 10-2. It's easy to find at 215 Main Street North.

Have you ever been inside the South Britain Library? Here is your chance to explore. Come see us on Saturday, June 13, 1...
06/11/2026

Have you ever been inside the South Britain Library? Here is your chance to explore. Come see us on Saturday, June 13, 10-3pm. This is a part of the CT Open House Day.

06/11/2026

Open house this Saturday June 13 from 10-3pm. Old Town Hall Museum, old Library and Bullet Hill School will all be open for you to step back in history. Come see the new exhibit for the 250th at the museum. Free event.

05/30/2026

Notice:
The Southbury Historical Society will hold their Annual Meeting on Sunday June 14 th from 12-2pm at the Old Town Hall Museum. Join us and see the new display for the 250th.

251 years ago this month Col. Benjamin Hinman led his 4th Regiment of local men to the defense of Fort Ticonderoga. Here...
05/06/2026

251 years ago this month Col. Benjamin Hinman led his 4th Regiment of local men to the defense of Fort Ticonderoga. Here is a good article about their experiences there,"lodging among the fleas." Check the schedule for the hours of Southbury Historical Society's new exhibit and come see on display Col. Himnan's wooden chest that he brought there with him.

The citizen soldiers of Colonel Hinman’s regiment that garrisoned Fort Ticonderoga in the summer of 1775 arrived as well equipped and trained as one could expect for soldiers rapidly raised following…

A sneak peak at the new exhibit at the Old Town Hall Museum.
04/17/2026

A sneak peak at the new exhibit at the Old Town Hall Museum.

04/16/2026

GIVE LOCAL - April 21 7:00 AM. to April 22 7:00 PM
The Southbury Historical Society is ready for America 250 with new exhibits at the Old Town Hall Museum and at presentations that uncover our part in the Revolutionary War. Help us keep these stories alive for today and tomorrow. Please join the Give Local campaign beginning at 7:00 a.m. on April 21 until 7:00 p.m. on April 22. This 36-hour online giving campaign is from the Connecticut Community Foundation, which unites donors, businesses, and local charities to provide much-needed support for our community, including the Southbury Historical Society. For every donor who gives in our name, we will have the opportunity to vie for thousands of dollars in bonus funds and prizes! All of this adds to the fun and excitement while raising essential funds for our work. so, mark your calendars and be sure to use the QR code below go to ww.GiveLocalCCF.org , find Southbury Historical Society in the search bar, and make your donation.

04/16/2026

America 250
New Exhibits
Starting Sunday April 19, 1-3 PM
Learn more about Southbury’s part in the Revolutionary War.
Visit the Old Town Hall Museum to see our new exhibits to learn how did people respond to the conflict, what their choices reveal about daily life at the time.

Schedule May-August
1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 1-3 PM,
1st Wednesday of the month 10 AM-2 PM CT Open House Day, June 13, 10-3.
Watch for “Open” Flag outside of the museum

MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST
5/3 1-3 PM 6/7 1-3 PM 7/5 NOT OPEN 8/2 1-3 PM
5/6 10 AM-2 PM 6/3 10 AM-2 PM 7/1 10 AM-2 PM 8/5 10 AM-2 PM
5/17 1-3 PM 6/13 10 AM – 3 PM 7/19 1-3 PM 8/16 1-3 PM
6/21 1-3 PM
Parking: alongside of road in front of museum, along South Britain Road The museum can be open by appointment and groups are welcome.
SOUTHBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OLD TOWN HALL MUSEUM, 624 SOUTH BRITAIN ROAD, SOUTHBURY, CT

12/14/2025

Santa will still be coming to Bullet Hill School today 1-3pm
Come visit and enjoy some cookies and hot chocolate and a story!

Address

624 S Britain Road
Southbury, CT
06488

Opening Hours

10am - 12pm

Telephone

+12034053124

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