Waterford Historical Society

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To collect, protect, preserve and serve as caretakers of our past, present and future.

Our Mission: To collect, protect, preserve and serve as caretakers of our past, present and future

11/01/2026

Hoping for good weather on Saturday, November 7, for Harvest to Hearth! Don't forget your donation for the Waterford Community Food Bank!

10/30/2026

The Ralph Madara Blacksmith Shop will be open on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, for observation of the smiths at work! Maybe they'll craft a big black cauldron and invite some witches over!

10/29/2026

At Harvest to Hearth: Thanksgiving in 1840s Waterford. Saturday, November 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can come take a turn to crank the antique c***r press in Stacy Barn. Are you strong enough? Then taste fresh c***r from a local farm and give thanks for such simple, pure refreshment. (No caffeine!). Photo by Anne Hinners.

10/28/2026

At "Harvest to Hearth: Thanksgiving in 1850s Waterford," on Saturday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stroll the grounds to learn about what life in Waterford was like "way back then." Sit for a while on the hand-hewed benches at the Jordan District Schoolhouse and imagine what school was like in 1840 – can you pass the test?

10/26/2026

"Charity baskets" were once a part of 1840s Thanksgiving customs, seeing that those in need were not forgotten. Come learn more about it at the November 7 "Harvest to Hearth" event on Jordan Park Green!

10/24/2026

Two weeks from today, on November 7, at Jordan Park Green, join the Dirty Blue Shirts historians for Harvest to Hearth from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Tours of historic buildings, hearth cooking, games on the Green, and the c***r press will be in action in Stacy Barn! Free and open to all. Please bring a donation for the Waterford Community Food Bank!

10/23/2026

Yes, the blacksmith shop WILL be open on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for observing the blacksmiths in action. Perfect weather to stroll Jordan Park Green, walk up the hill to the shop!

Address

65 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT
06385

Opening Hours

10am - 1pm

Telephone

860-389-7529

Website

http://www.waterfordcthistoricalsociety.org/

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