Waterford Historical Society (CT)
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 5 p.m. | Members Meeting |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 6 p.m. social 6:30 p.m. program | Public presentation: "Researching Great Neck's pre-Civil War Freed Slaves: A Continuation". John Morgan, self-described archivist/historian/"Their-storian" and caretaker of West Neck Cemetery in Waterford, reports on his further research on the topic he first covered in February 2024. Co-sponsored with the Waterford Public Library. Waterford Public Library Meeting Room. Free, open to the public. |
Saturday, April 12 | 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Reopening Celebration of the Ralph Madara Blacksmith Shop. Extensive repairs were made to the forge, which was closed over the winter months. Observers young, old and in-between are welcome to watch the blacksmiths at work again making hand-forged items, some of which will be for sale. Contributions to the forge restoration are greatly appreciated! |
Saturday, May 3 | 8:30 a.m. - Noon | "Tending our Buildings." Annual clean-up of our historic buildings. We dust, clean, take down the curtains and polish the furniture! Members are encouraged to attend and lend a hand! |
Saturday, May 10 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Second Saturday: "Common Threads: Fiber Arts in 1850s Waterford" with the Dirty Blue Shirts living historians. Demonstrations, quilting, tours of our historic buildings. |
June 1-30 | Library hours. | The Perkins Family of Waterford: An Exhibit of Family Portraits and memorabilia displayed on the art wall at the Waterford Public Library for the month of June, open during library hours. Come learn about the three generations of Perkins who helped to build the Waterford community through service to the Town. |
Saturday, June 14 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Celebrating CT Open House Day! |
Saturday, July 12 | 9-10 a.m. | Semi-Annual Members Meeting with a breakfast potluck for members. Jordan Park House. All members are encouraged to attend and heard of the Society's programs, finances and progress. |
Saturday, July 12 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Second Saturday: "Summer at Sea" with the Dirty Blue Shirts. Sea chanteys, rope-making, sailmaking and repairing. Demonstrations and tours of historic buildings. |
Saturday, August 9 | 9:30 a.m.- Noon | Waterford Town Parade. Our historic buildings on Jordan Green and the blacksmith shop will be open for tours from 9:30 a.m. to noon. |
Saturday, September 13 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Second Saturday: "West Farms/Waterford in the Revolution" with the Dirty Blue Shirts as the USA prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. Originally a part of New London, Waterford was known as West Farms. Demonstrations, tours of historic buildings. |
| Summer 2025 | Time and location To be determined | Art In Waterford: Past+Present+Future Piano Concert Celebrating the lives of philanthropist, pianist Marian Nevins MacDowell and the famous composer Edward A. MacDowell and their influence on American art. A piano concert showcasing the works of Edward A. MacDowell planned for Art In Waterford in October 2024 was postponed and will be scheduled for sometime in Summer 2025. Please follow our calendar of events and Facebook page for updates. |
Calendar of Events 2025
Remember to visit the Waterford Historical Society's Facebook page for frequent updates and event notices for which you can register or indicate interest. Events are also published in The Day newspaper, Waterford Patch and the Connecticut Tourism Office website, ctvisit.com.
- All events are free and open to the public
- We are a not-for-profit organization. Donations support our programs, help maintain and preserve our buildings and are gratefully accepted!
- Members are encouraged to attend monthly meetings; visitors are always welcome and may join the Society at meetings and events.