January 2023
Archaeologists Dig East Haddam!
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Join EHHS for this fascinating presentation by Dr. Sarah Sportman, CT State Archaeologist, about the archaeological dig at the Two Wrasslin' Cats Coffee House site.

Connecticut’s newest Paleoindian site at 374 Town Street was identified in 2020 by an avocational archaeologist drinking coffee in the backyard of Two Wrasslin’ Cats. He looked down and spotted a piece of stone tool-making debris on the ground. This discovery began a series of archaeological investigations on the coffee shop grounds as more artifacts, dated 10,000 - 13,000 years ago, were uncovered. Archaeological sites from this time period are relatively rare.

Co-sponsored with Two Wrasslin' Cats, this event is free for members and children under 12, with a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members.

East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, 274 Town Street, East Haddam
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Reception to Follow
Join Us in 2023!
If you're already a 2023 member, we thank you! If not, we invite you to renew your membership for 2023 or become a new member of EHHS! Your membership entitles you to free admission to events, workshops and talks. Arrange to meet with our historians at EHHS. Research our collection of artifacts, art, documents, and photographs.

Individual memberships remain at $20/year and household memberships are $35/year.

Click here for the membership application and a letter from Bruce Sievers, President of the Board of Trustees. You can also renew your membership online or become a new member by clicking here. Please join us in preserving and sharing the history of our community!
Start your New Year with Yoga at the Museum!

Mondays at 7:00 PM
$60 for 5 classes or $15 drop-in per class 
 
Enjoy the benefits of yoga in this large, comfortable space at the Museum. Taught by experienced practitioner Erin Day, owner of Ten Summit Yoga and Earth-Based Wellness, this Yoga class offers ease, increased self-awareness, flexibility, and strength with a combination of slow, fluid movements within the postures. You are encouraged to listen to your body and trust what you know is the right action for you.

The classes include Yoga postures, meditation and breathwork, and Yoga teachings for your life. Practicing together as a community is just the beginning as we experience the peace and liberation that is accessible through Yoga. The class is appropriate for all levels, and no previous experience is required.

To sign up, or if you have questions, please contact Erin at 860-262-0248 or tensummitst@gmail.com.
Looking for Nathan Hale-Ray High School Yearbooks!
EHHS would like to complete our collection of Hale-Ray High School yearbooks. Do you have a yearbook you are willing to donate? We need books from the following years:

  • All years before 1950
  • 1951
  • 1953 - 1959
  • 1967 - 1969
  • 1971 - 1992
  • 2001 - 2018

Please call EHHS at 860-873-3944 or email at museum@easthaddamhistory.org before donating the yearbooks. We thank you in advance!
Upcoming Events -- More information to follow
Sunday, March 19th at 3:00 PM:
"Reflections on the Wangunk Tribe and the Original Caretakers" by Gary O'Neill 
Saturday, March 25th: 2 sessions: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
"Pysanky Egg Dyeing Workshop" with Sharon Leonard