The Colchester History Museum formerly the Reverend John Ballard House

The Reverend John Ballard House, now the Colchester History Museum, during restoration

Colchester Historical Society Board of Governors with John Adams actor

Colchester Burying Ground located behind Bacon Academy. Interred at the cemetery are the remains of Pierpont and Abigail Bacon, the Reverend John Bulkeley and the Tomb of Gershom Bulkeley and his descendants.

The Tomb of Gershom Bulkeley and his descendants among the stone markers in the Colchester Burying Ground

Collection Committee archiving over 800 images and postcards of Colchester's Past

Third Grade Historic Walking Tour of the Colchester Burying Ground

John Warner Barber drawing with original School for Colored Children among the trees on the right side of church

Volunteer, Bertha Glemboski, hosts the Third Grade Historic Walking Tour visit to the Nathaniel Foote House

Hundreds of Colchester's students annually tour our Museum

Looking north into Colchester from what is now Route 85 (New London Road) with the Smith Farm in the foreground.

We invite guest speakers. In this case, Children's Chairs: The Evolution of Furniture Styles

Colchester Historical Society Photo Gallery

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We regret that our museum is closed due to COVID-19, we apologize for any inconvenience. However, you can now visit the Colchester History Museum virtually using our new 360 Virtual Tour! Click on the introductory video link and then click the 360 Museum Tour for the full experience. Enjoy your tour and visit us in 2021 when we reopen the museum.

For Museum Virtual Tour Introduction click here

360 Virtual Museum Tour

The mission of the Colchester Historical Society is to enlighten the community to the rich history of Colchester.

To mark our 57th Anniversary a look at CHS beginnings.

https://www.colchesterhistory.org/colchester-historical-society-beginnings/

Coggshell-Robinson House circa 1870

A sad ending to a great example of our structural history, the demolition of the Coggshell-Robinson House:

https://www.colchesterhistory.org/coggshell-house/ ‎

Emerging from the Shadows: the Story of Colchester’s School for Colored Children, 1803-1840 winner of the Connecticut League of History Organizations’ Award of Merit and the American Association of State and Local History Leadership in History Award:

https://www.colchesterhistory.org/emerging-from-th…ildren-1804-1840/

Preserving history is more than buildings and places

For more information, email mail@colchesterhistory.org.