Alain Munkittrick, architect, architectural historian, and historic preservationist will talk about his new book Historic Houses of the Connecticut River Valley. He has curated historic images of many important and architectural significant dwellings found from the Canadian border to Long Island Sound along with extensive research to create a fascinating look at important cultural landmarks. Haddam buildings are some of the buildings highlighted. Free to HHS members, suggested $5 donation for non-members.

This and That

Starting on March 20, 2023, Brian Babbitt, local stone contractor will start working on the east side stone wall of the museum’s driveway. If visiting, please be careful pulling in.

Garden co-chair, Deb Rutter (photo above left) and Director Malloy represented the Thankful Arnold House Museum at the CT Spring Flower and Garden Show at the Hartford Convention Center.

Our display on the Art Work of Minnie Gladwin is now on exhibit at the museum.

Jack Calhoun, Lenny Kochanowski (photo above right) and Director, Elizabeth Malloy gave a talk on Shad Fishing to the Lebanon Historical Society on March 5, 2023.

Mark your Calendars!

o  March 26, Sunday at 2 pm-HHS program “Historic Houses of the CT River Valley”, at Haddam Fire Station, 439 Saybrook Road, Higganum

o  April 16, Sunday at 2 pm-History Walk at Higganum Cove. Park and meet at Rossi site on Depot Hill at 2 pm.

o  May 5, Friday Night, 6 pm to 8 pm. Tag Sale Preview Party with wine and nibbles. Thankful Arnold House.

o  May 6, Saturday, 8 am to 2 pm-TAG SALE at museum.

o  May 18, Thursday, 6:30 Annual Meeting 7:00 Program-Night Boat to New York by Erik Hesselberg, at Haddam Fire Station, 439 Saybrook Road, Higganum

o  June 10, Saturday, 4 pm Croquet and Chardonnay Fundraiser, 268 Walkley Hill Road, Haddam (rain date June 11)

o  June 26, Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm, Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day at the Museum.