Events & Exhibits
2026
The museum is commemorating America’s 250th by working on the Whitfield House Rehabilitation project, funded in part by a federal Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The project will include repointing the exterior and interior of the stone walls and replacing the antiquated and failing electrical wiring. In preparation, most collection items are being moved out of the building and larger items that cannot be moved are being protected.
The museum plans to remain open as much as possible to offer visitors a unique behind-the-scenes experience this year, seeing how Connecticut’s oldest house is being preserved for future generations. A pop-up exhibit will highlight the site’s history related to America’s 250th and popular annual events will be held on the museum grounds.
PLEASE NOTE: The Whitfield House will be closed to the public at various stages of the project. For more information and the latest news, please check here and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
EXHIBITS (Visitor Center)
History Beneath Our Feet
Southern Connecticut State University's Department of Anthropology presents an exhibit of recent archaeology finds on the museum grounds by their Archaeology Field School. These objects broaden our understanding of and bring attention to the site’s 5,000+ years of Native American presence and the people who called the Whitfield House home after the Whitfield family sold it. Visitors can search for exhibit mascot Trowely throughout the galleries. Included with museum admission. Support provided by CT Humanities.
America's 250th at the Whitfield House's 387th
This small pop-up exhibit highlights the site's history surrounding the American Revolution and interesting artifacts from the museum collection.
EVENTS
June 13 (Saturday) 10:00-4:00
Connecticut Open House Day | FREE
June 21 (Sunday) 2:00-4:00 (rain or shine)
Make Music Day | FREE
July 19 (Sunday) 10:00-4:00 (rain or shine)
Trades Day | FREE
All ages are invited to immerse themselves in a free program exploring the trades.
July 8-August 11 (Wednesday-Friday) 10:00-4:00 (weather permitting)
Archaeology Dig | FREE
Watch Dr. Bill Farley and his students from Southern Connecticut State University's Department of Anthropology as they dig on the museum grounds. No admission required.