The Berlin Historical Society is an active center for exploring the people, places, ideas, and events that have shaped and defined this town. With strong community support, we will continue to expand this role.
Mission
The Berlin Historical Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization devoted to preserving and sharing Berlin’s rich cultural heritage through events, exhibits, and education programs that make the past relevant for all ages.
History of the Berlin Historical Society
The Berlin Historical Society was founded and incorporated in 1966. Its founding members established this mission: "To preserve Berlin’s past and educate people about our town’s illustrious history." To enable this mission, the Society hoped to open and operate a local Museum to display artifacts and disseminate information about...
Board of Directors
Officers: President: Sallie Caliandri Vice President: Deb Mangone Secretary: Lorraine Stub Treasurer: Nancy Moran Museum Curator: Heidi Kropf Membership: Catherine Pearston Publicity: Leslie Weston Board of Directors (2024 – 2025): Chris BarlowJennifer Carroll-FischerJanice JacobsCatherine LapolloDave MangoneDianna OrvisPam PethigalDonna RudgeLeslie Weston
Berlin, CT Town History Timeline
Prehistoric: 190 million years ago – dinosaurs of late Triassic and early Jurassic periods roam the area. Anchisaurus footprints were later found while blasting for Rt. 9 in East Berlin. 25,000 years ago - the Ice Age covers New England. 15,000-18,000 years ago - receding ice creates glacial Lakes Hitchcock...
