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HISTORY CENTER OF STAMFORD

The Stamford Historical Society Celebrates 100 Years

We invite you to explore the history of Stamford, Connecticut,
from the colonial era to the present.

What's on and coming up

hand sign New Public Hours beginning July 1, 2010:
Thursdays & Fridays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00

Through Spring of 2010
100 Years in the Making:
Highlights from the Society's Collections

Summer/Fall Events Calendar

Ongoing

Visit the Hoyt Barnum House
by appointment only

The society is looking for Docents to be trained to give tours at the house.

The society is also looking for a new Volunteer Coordinator.
This is a volunteer position.
In the interim, contact Pam Coleman

Photo Selection of the Month

Now online:
Best Face Forward: Portraits from the Society's Collection

An online exhibit of interest:
Pride and Patriotism: Stamford’s Role in World War II

From our archives

Index of Inventoried Collection (new)
All New Vertical Files
Searchable Bibliography of Stamford

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Traveling exhibits

The Irish Community in Stamford 1850 to 1920
Stamford's Little Italy (currently on view at the Italian Center)
Polska Ziemia, Stamford's Polish Community

For information about the exhibits and its display availability,
contact the Society at 329-1183 or e-mail us at history@stamfordhistory.org.

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