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Dear Supporters, Friends, and Neighbors,
Warm greetings from the Haddam Historical Society. We would like to thank you for your previous support of the organization and our museums. Your generosity has helped us continue to collect and interpret Haddam’s important history through objects and archives, offer educational and entertaining programming, and maintain the Thankful Arnold House Museum and Haddam Shad Museum.
2023 Highlights:
- Shad Museum moved successfully to a new location at Haddam Elementary School
- Rebuilt Arnold House driveway wall
- Talks on Connecticut River Valley Architecture, Night Boat to New York, Haddam’s Oldest Houses, and Local Cemeteries
- Higganum Cove Tour
- Summer Camp program
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School Programs for 2nd grade and 5th grade students
- $500 Scholarship to H-K Senior
- Metal Detecting Rally
- Sold out Jail Tours
- Online Fundraising Auction
- All Aboard for the Holidays train exhibit
- Kids’ Membership
- Exhibits on Minnie Gladwin, Haddam Neck Grange and Train Stations
Additionally, our Connecticut’s Historic Garden continues to thrive under the care of devoted volunteers and was a show piece throughout the summer. We said goodbye to long-time Education Coordinator, Sarah Neal, and hello to her replacement, Nicole Harlow of Higganum.
We have exciting plans for 2024 including hosting the first Connecticut River Valley Antiques Show here in Haddam. After almost 50 years of running the Connecticut Spring Antiques Show, we have decided that due to demographics (collectors and dealers), collecting patterns, and the internet, the Hartford Show was no longer financially viable. We have partnered with a new promoter to offer a wider variety of merchandise at affordable prices to attract a wide audience. Stay tuned!
We are writing this letter today because we hope you will consider making a year- end gift to the Society and Museums. As you review your end of the year giving, please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Haddam Historical Society and best wishes for a happy holiday season.
Thankfully yours,
Gloria Gorton
President
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