DRHS Receives Award of Merit

DRHS Receives Award of Merit

The Connecticut League of History Organizations presents Awards of Merit annually to institutions and individuals who demonstrate the highest of professional standards and who enhance and further the understanding of Connecticut history. The purpose of the awards is...
2019 Annual Meeting & Pot luck Supper

2019 Annual Meeting & Pot luck Supper

The Deep River Historical Society’s Annual Meeting was held March 20th with a pot luck supper and entertaining program by Rhonda Forristall and the Curatorial Committee. Rhonda and committee have co-sponsored a grant from Middlesex Community Foundation with...
Notes from Our Annual Tea

Notes from Our Annual Tea

Another sold out event! The weather turned warm and sunny. Ladies arrived in their summer bonnets to sip their tea and enjoy and entertaining and educational program by Kandie Carle of East Haddam. Better known as the Victorian Lady, Kandie has been presenting...
Festival of Trees 2018

Festival of Trees 2018

See highlights of our 6 th Annual Festival of Trees courtesy of Kristie Kaminski photographer of Valley Shore Community TV. Check out this link or visit their web site for a listing of viewing times on Channel 19....
Billy Winters, One Man’s Journey to Freedom Book Release

Billy Winters, One Man’s Journey to Freedom Book Release

The Deep River Historical Society is proud to announce the publication of a second book called Billy Winters, One Man’s Journey to Freedom, written by Rhonda Forristall, Curator of the Society. Historians often say that “history repeats itself” so is it really a...
Extended Hours to Feast on History!

Extended Hours to Feast on History!

Friday, November 24 & Saturday, November 25 11-2 pm. For some diversion and family time, come and visit the Stone House during their additional hours over the holiday break. If you have house guests that you are looking for an activity, bring them along and share...