Preserving and sharing our
town’s past
Centerbrook, Essex and Ivoryton
Engaging and Inspiring Our Community
The Essex Historical Society is your local center of excellence for the collection and sharing of historic resources for the three villages of Essex - Centerbrook, Essex and Ivoryton.
We invite you to explore our many programs and activities that inspire a deeper understanding of our town’s past, including:
Our active Collections and Archiving program;
Our Students as Historians work with local schools;
Our historic Historical Walking Tours;
The Pratt House Museum . . .
And so much more!
Come join us!
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“History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul.”