Berlin Historical Society

Berlin Historical Society
P. O. Box 8192   •   Berlin, CT 06037   •   860-828-5114   •   berlincthistorical@gmail.com
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About Us

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.

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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...

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors (2024 – 2025): Chris BarlowJennifer Carroll-FischerJanice JacobsCathy LapolloDave MangoneDianna OrvisCatherine PearstonPam PethigalDonna RudgeLeslie Weston Officers: President: Sallie Caliandri Vice President:  Deb Mangone Secretary:  Lorraine Stub Treasurer:  Nancy Moran Museum Curator: Heidi Kropf Membership: Catherine Pearston Publicity: Leslie Weston

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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...

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Related Information:

  • About Us
    • Mission
    • History of the Berlin Historical Society
    • Board of Directors
    • Berlin, CT Town History Timeline

Mailing Address:

Berlin Historical Society
P.O. Box 8192
Berlin, CT 06037
860-828-5114
berlincthistorical@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/berlincthistorical

Berlin Historical Society Museum
305 Main Street
Kensington, CT 06037

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Exhibits & Collections

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Future Home of the Berlin Historical Society

Worthington Meeting House

Click the above image to go to the website for the Worthington Meeting House.

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