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Celebrate Connecticut Open House Day in Middlesex County 2025
It's the 21st anniversary of Connecticut Open House Day! That's twenty one years of celebrating the unique array of attractions that make the state so special. Check out what Middlesex County has to offer.
Charter Oak Genealogy, Middletown
Stuck while researching your Connecticut ancestor? Charter Oak Genealogy is offering 4 free 30 minute consults from 10-12. Consults can be reserved in advance by emailing [email protected].
Company of Fifers and Drummers Museum, Ivoryton
The Museum of Fife & Drum will be participating by offering free admission between 11 AM and 4 PM. Come on down and see what you have been missing!
The Company of Fifers & Drummers was established to :
1. perpetuate the historical significance and folk traditions of fife and drum music
2. Encourage the development of young fifers and drummers
3. Establish a permanent Archives and Museum to chronicle the development of fife and drum
4. Identify, collect, and preserve historical artifacts including instruments, music manuscripts, uniforms and photos
The Company has extended the boundaries of the fife and drum community, known as the Ancients, far beyond New England. Their roster lists corps and individuals all across the United States and in Europe.
Connecticut River Museum, Essex
Free Admission for the first 50 visitors.
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Essex
20% Discount off normal prices for the 1 Hour Steam Train Excursion and the 2.5 Hour Steam Train & Riverboat Excursions on Saturday June 14, 2025
Godfrey Memorial Library, Middletown
Free admittance to the Godfrey Memorial Library genealogical research center. We'll give you a tour of our facility and show you how to get started researching your ancestors.
Pratt House, Essex
Pratt House will be open for FREE guided tours to the public the weekend of June 14th and 15th. Inside the home, in addition to our regular tour, will be showcasing a new exhibit about blacksmithing-the trade that sustained the home's residents for nine generations.
As part of Open House Day we will also offer a walk the the Pratt Smithy two doors down (now a private residence) for some "now and then" image sharing.
Thankful Arnold House Museum, Haddam
Free Admission to the Thankful Arnold House Museum and Garden from 12 noon to 4 pm. Games, scavenger hunt and demonstrations.
Click here to return to the Connecticut Open House Day 2025 home page to explore what other Connecticut counties have to offer.
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