Berlin Historical Society

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

Berlin Historical MuseumThe Berlin Historical Society Museum showcases the history that has defined our town. Located on 305 Main Street in Kensington, CT, it is open Saturdays, April – December, 1-4 or by appointment. Admission is free; donations appreciated; accessible to all.

The Museum opened in December, 1993. For over 25 years, 3,000+ artifacts have been alternately displayed, informing our visitors of Berlin’s importance in the development of our town, state, and country.

ca1901
ca 1901

The Museum is housed in the first Peck Memorial Library, itself part of Berlin’s history. In 1901, the Kensington Library Society (founded 1829) received the funds and land needed to build a library. Henry Hart Peck provided the funds; Harriet Hotchkiss and Fanny Hotchkiss Jones donated a corner of their family’s land. The new building served as Kensington’s town library from 1901 to 1989, until the opening of Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Beautiful features in the building, as the walnut woodwork and large fireplace, still grace the interior.

The Museum houses both permanent and annually created exhibits. See Exhibits & Collections for further information.

Plan a visit: 305 Main Street, Kensington. April – December 1 to 4 or by appointment. Accessible to all.

Related Information:

  • Campus & Exhibits
    • The Berlin Historical Society Museum
    • 1771 House
    • Esther Woodruff Memorial Butterfly Garden
    • The Berlin Fair
    • Berlin Historical Society Museum Country Store

Mailing Address:

Berlin Historical Society
P.O. Box 8192
Berlin, CT 06037
860-828-5114
berlincthistorical@gmail.com
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Berlin Historical Society Museum
305 Main Street
Kensington, CT 06037

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Exhibits & Collections

Click the above image to view our page of exhibits and historical collections.

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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