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New England Muscle Bicycle Museum
This museum is owned and operated by Jim Barnard and includes a collection of 120+ bicylces from the 1960′s and 1970′s. When in New England come and visit us in the museum, see what is not online, attend a ride with us and come to the yearly swap meet in August to meet other enthusiusts … Continue reading
Mystic Seaport
Over the years Mystic Seaport has acquired a number of historic ships through purchases and donations and many of the ships are designated as National Historic Landmarks. The seaport has three tall ships, and they’re Charles W. Morgan, L.A. Dunton, and Joseph Conrad. I’m drawn like a magnet to Tall Ships. There’s something elegant and … Continue reading
Museum of Connecticut History
The focus of the Museum and its collections is Connecticut’s government, military and industrial history. Permanent and changing exhibits trace the growth of the State and its role in the development of the nation from the Colonial era to the present. The Museum consists of Memorial Hall and three adjoining exhibit areas. On permanent display … Continue reading
Museum of Connecticut Glass
This developing (opened for special events or by request) museum is dedicated to exhibiting, preserving, researching and providing education about historical glass made in the numerous glassworks of Connecticut. The museum’s permanent exhibits and offices will be housed in an original two-story residence, circa 1812/14, built for Capt. John Turner, one of several incorporators of … Continue reading
Middlebury Community Historical Museum
The Middlebury Historical Society is located near the Middlebury Green on Library Road in a building that is on the National Register of Historic Places. It began as Center School, a two room school house built in the 1800′s and later housed the Middlebury Public Library. It is maintained in its original condition and displayed … Continue reading
Mansfield Historical Society Museum
“The MHS was founded in 1957 by a handful of people interested in the history of the town. The night of the first meeting, in April 1957, was marked by a torrential thunderstorm and a town meeting — but thirty-five people appeared out of the storm after the town meeting. All agreed that a local … Continue reading
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum is a community-based museum located in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 1932 by Harriet Upson Allyn in memory of her father, Lyman Allyn, the Museum serves the people of Southeastern Connecticut and is free to the residents of New London. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and … Continue reading
Lutz Children’s Museum
Mission Statement: The mission of the Lutz Children’s Museum shall be to provide a multi-faceted museum for children to explore culture, history, and the natural sciences through internal and external exhibits, programs, and experiences. History: The late Hazel Lutz was a beloved art teacher and also a world traveler. During her travels, she collected a … Continue reading
Litchfield History Museum
The Litchfield History Museum invites visitors to explore the evolution of a small New England town. Furniture, historic clothing, household objects and paintings reveal Litchfield’s history from its earliest European settlement to the present day. The museum’s seven galleries highlight family life and work during the fifty years after the American Revolution, a time when … Continue reading
Leffingwell House Museum
Origin:The Christopher Leffingwell House is unique in illustrating the development from 17th century beginnings to a mid 18th century town house. Built as a simple two room house in 1675 by Stephen Backus, the house later belonged to Thomas Leffingwell. In 1701 Thomas was granted permission to keep an inn. Benajah Leffingwell, Thomas’ son, was … Continue reading