History of Bloomfield with Mystic Seaport Museum

Bloomfield has amazing stories to tell!

Connecticut’s 169 towns have many histories. The locations, people, and legends make each town special and different from its neighbors. Connecticut has a wide variety of geographical features which influenced how towns grew and prospered. Participants will learn how and why Bloomfield developed over time, and discover how its inventions and industries contributed to the growth of the state and country. 

Registration is appreciated. Best for ages 8 and up, but all are welcome!

About the presenter: Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929 to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring past, the Museum has grown to become a national center for research and education with the mission to “inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.” https://mysticseaport.org

This program is made possible in part by the “Civics Education for Connecticut Students Project”—a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. It fosters civics education by reducing barriers and increasing access to programs at local museums for elementary school students across Connecticut. The goal of this program is to spark the curiosity of the guests and inspire them to become engaged members of their communities.