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Harry Tyler’s Gun on Display
After the closure of Citizens Bank in Deep River, many community members were concerned about the future of Harry Tyler's Winchester Rifle. This rifle was used in the infamous Deep River bank robbery of 1899. Harry Tyler used it to defend the bank, killing the man...
DRHS Covid-19 Update 5-27-20
The health and well being of our community is the Deep River Historical Society's primary concern. As part of the effort to stop the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the opening of our new exhibits and canceled upcoming...
Celebrating Notable Women
100 Years since the 19th Amendment Deep River's notable women are celebrated with new exhibit at the Historical Society. Pictured left: Daphne Seldon (1917) When the Declaration of Independence was ratified by Congress in 1776 it stated “All men are created equal.”...
Deep River Historical Society Awarded Grant
July 1, 2019 - Deep River Historical Society has been awarded a grant by the CT Humanities to create a new interactive exhibit at the Stone House detailing the rise of the Village of Deep River to an Industrial Hub. “From Wharf to Waterfall: Deep River and the...
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