Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance

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EC-CHAP is a member-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization representing an important cultural resource serving communities and visitors to Eastern CT.

08/09/2026

We are excited to serve as a screening venue for the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival at The Packing House! Over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather for one purpose...to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

Attendees get to view ten (10) short films and vote for their favorite. Many past Finalists from MANHATTAN SHORT have been nominated for an Oscar! Your vote counts - so join us for one of our screenings on Friday, September 25th or Sunday, September 27th!

More information about the event is on our website: https://thepackinghouse.us/upcoming-events/2026/09/25-film-series-manhattan-short

08/05/2026

We are excited to announce that David Wilcox will be performing at The Packing House as a part of the EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series on Saturday, September 26. Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm

Wilcox has been sharing his gift of music for more than three decades. As personal fans of this seasoned singer/songwriter, we embrace his lyrics, musical style, and unique sound. This is a show not to miss!

Find more information about the show and get your tickets on our website: http://thepackinghouse.us/upcoming-events/2026/09/26-acoustic-artist-series-david-wilcox

The Packing House
156 River Road, Willington, CT, 06279

08/01/2026

We were happy to receive a visit from Senator Jeff Gordon at the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance in July. Our director, Tom Buccino, guided him around the property, introducing him to The Packing House, the Gardiner Hall Jr. Museum, and the Dye & Bleach House Community Gallery, where he heard from Allison Pillari about her work showing now.

07/30/2026

Allison Pillari’s show “Portals” showing now at the Dye & Bleach House Community Gallery offers a fun way to test your attention to detail.

Come to the gallery and try to match the cropped sections of the works with the piece they came from – it may surprise you!

Visit us in The Mill Works at:
156 River Rd, Willington, CT

Summer Hours:
Tuesday / Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 11:00am - 1:00pm

07/25/2026

The Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP), your local hub for creative expression, is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring the community together through the power of art & culture. As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming and inclusive space where people can connect, share their talents, and discover new experiences.

No prior experience is necessary! We value passion, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. As a volunteer, you’ll gain valuable experience, connect with like-minded individuals, and be part of something truly special.

Ready to join the fun? If you’re ready to join our Volunteer Team, please complete and submit the brief form at the bottom of the page linked below!

https://www.ec-chap.org/volunteer-info

For questions or more information about becoming a Volunteer, please feel free to call us anytime at 518-791-9474 or email [email protected].

07/23/2026

Come sit and play! In Allison Pillari’s show “Portals” showing now at the Dye & Bleach House Community Gallery, a dollhouse offers an interactive way to enter the scenes of abandoned homes and spaces that surround it. It’s up to you to decide what objects to put in or take way, and to decide what might have happened here and what it means now.

“Portals” will be showing through August 29th!

Visit us in The Mill Works building at:
156 River Rd, Willington, CT

Summer Hours:
Tuesday / Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 11:00am - 1:00pm

07/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the opening of Allison Pillari’s show “Portals” at the Dye & Bleach House Community Gallery on Friday, July 10th. It was wonderful to see our local community members, hear from Allison about her works, and engage with the interactive elements, like the dollhouse and its many moveable parts. If you couldn’t make it, the show is up through August 29th, so please come stop by!

Our summer hours:
Tuesday/Friday - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday - 11:00am - 1:00pm

02/28/2026

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Address

156 River Road, Suite 2106-A
Willington, CT
06279

Telephone

+15187919474

Website

http://www.ec-chap.org/

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