Join us for a special presentation by Dr. David Leslie, who has recently overseen ground-penetrating radar studies at Easton’s Den Cemetery. Learn more about his research at this historically significant burial ground, its importance in Connecticut’s African American history, and how Easton’s Cemetery Committee is working with local and state partners to ensure its preservation. […]
Free Event! Rev up your engines and cruise on over to the Easton Congregational Church Hall! Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a collector, or just someone who appreciates the beauty of finely crafted automobiles, this event is for you. Featuring cars over 100 years old, learn from experienced collectors from the Fairfield Chapter of the […]
https://historicalsocietyofeastonct.org/2025/05/21/2025-annual-meeting-announcement/ Join us for the Historical Society’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 12th at 7:30 pm for a celebration of our community and exciting plans for the future. All are welcome to attend, connect with fellow history enthusiasts, and help shape the year ahead! Light refreshments will be served at the Congregational Church Hall, 336 […]
The 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit is a tribute to all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, including the 343 members of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) who made the ultimate sacrifice, and all who continue to lose their lives to 9/11-related illnesses. This high-tech, 83-foot tractor-trailer, which transforms into a […]
From the start of the City’s response to the World Trade Center attacks, the Department of Sanitation was a key agency in transporting the wreckage, working with federal, state, and other city agencies to coordinate the search and investigation effort, and finding the right place for Trade Center material upon completion of the search and […]
Dr. Nicholas Brown, a Yale Egyptologist will discuss ancient Egyptian burial rituals and the Valley of the Kings with specific attention to the legacy of Tutankhamen and sacred symbolism. Don’t miss this journey into one of history’s most iconic tombs and its spiritual significance. Nicholas (Nick) Brown is an American Egyptologist who has worked as […]
Frank Pagliaro’s cemetery talks and tours are not about ghosts; rather, they focus on the people who lie in the graveyards who would have been our neighbors. Frank explains how the living dealt with death, including past customs, changes in practices, and iconography, and touches on cemetery maintenance and preservation. He also connects the houses […]
11/13 @ 7pm The Second Annual Macallan Whisky Tasting Event Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine whisky and warm company at the Congregational Church Hall, as the Staples Academy Foundation proudly presents the Second Annual Macallan Whisky Tasting Event. Embark on a journey through current, rare, and historic expressions of The Macallan Single […]
Join the Historical Society of Easton and the Staples Academy Foundation as we welcome award-winning author and historian Richard Bell on Saturday, March 7th at 7pm at the Congregational Church […]
Experience the heart and soul of Ireland through an unforgettable evening of traditional Irish music! Join us for a live concert with lively fiddles, soulful flutes, and acoustic guitar played […]
Dr. Nicholas Brown, a Yale Egyptologist returns to discuss his latest excavations. Don’t miss this journey into one of history’s most iconic tombs and its spiritual significance. Nicholas (Nick) […]
Step back in time and across continents! Join us for a fascinating presentation by Mitch and Wendy Gross as they share the incredible story of their journey in a 1910 […]