Branford Historical Society

 

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THE HARRISON HOUSE MUSEUM, BARN & GARDENS

124 Main Street Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-4828
info@branfordhistoricalsociety.org

 

June thru September
Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Admission is Free. Donations are welcome.

THE HARRISON HOUSE MUSEUM, BARN & GARDENS

The mission of the Branford Historical Society is to discover and preserve the​ history of Branford, Connecticut by the acquisition and preservation of artifacts, documents, and records of Branford provenance, ​and to actively promote Branford’s history to the community.

A special thanks to Chris Hauman of webbersaur.us for donating 50% of the development cost of our new website. The efficiency, quality, and speed of his work exceeded our expectations.

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Historical Naratives of Branford on DVD

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Historical Postcards of Branford on DVD

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Publications & 1868 Map of Branford

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Commemorative & Limited-Run Items

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Historic House Plaques and Research Service

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The Harrison House

Stepping into the Harrison House is like stepping into another world. The old wood of the walls, the hand-hewn oak corner posts, the chamfered summer beams and exposed joists create an atmosphere of antiquity. The unique corner cupboard and huge hall fireplace are products of two hundred and fifty years ago.

About the Harrison House

About Our Organization

Overview

THE BRANFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, FOUNDED IN 1960, MAINTAINS THE HARRISON HOUSE MUSEUM, BARN, AND GARDENS AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO DISCOVER,
PRESERVE, AND EDUCATE ABOUT BRANFORD’S HERITAGE.

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT (OFFICER)
Matt Radulski

VICE PRESIDENT (OFFICER)
Sue Winkel

TREASURER (OFFICER)
Josh Russo

History of the Harrison House

The Harrison House on Main Street in Branford, Connecticut was built in 1724 by Nathaniel Harrison 2nd (1692-1760) having received the land from his father Nathaniel 1st (1658-1727). 

The Harrison House Purchase

The purchase of the Harrison House property was a most wonderful opportunity to preserve a permanent piece of history in the Town of Branford.

Upcoming Events

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JAN

A Conversation about Black History

Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 | 6:00pm at the Blackstone Memorial Library

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