Hamden Historical Society

02/17/2026

Hamden Veteran of Civil War, Formerly Enslaved,
Met President Lincoln, Became Pastor, Died at Age 103 Article is on HHS website: http://hamdenhistoricalsociety.org/singleton.html
and more here: https://www.americanyawp.com/reader/the-civil-war/william-henry-singleton-a-formerly-enslaved-man-recalls-fighting-for-the-union-1922/

02/10/2026

Getting Started with Family History with Family Historian Jill Marie Snyder
Saturday, February 14, 2026 / 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Friends Room at the Hamden Library 2901 Dixwell Ave Hamden, CT

01/06/2026

Public Meeting about improvements to West Rock Tunnel (Heros Tunnel). Wednesday, January 14, 2026

11/08/2025

Nov 11 is Veterans Day. See about the history of the Veterans Memorial in Meadowbrook park and the addition of 2 plaques at

This website seeks to stimulate interest in the history of Hamden, Connecticut by making available the many resources of the History Room of the Hamden Historical Society, and to preserve the available historical images and articles on the history of Hamden, Connecticut.

09/15/2025

1938 Artifacts from the History Room.
History Room is open on Tuesday. Stop by the room to see 1938 high school year book and class photos from all schools from 1920s to 1970s. Grab a piece of candy popular in 1938!

08/21/2025

08/18/2025

The Hamden Fire Retirees Assn., Inc. was organized 16 years ago this past June to promote members’ fraternal and social fellowship, to share information that may be beneficial or of interest to its members, and to preserve the historical record of the Hamden Fire Department for the benefit of all.

For about the last dozen years our website has presented an annual YouTube tribute to all career Hamden firefighters who have passed since the Hamden Fire Department was established as an official town entity one hundred years ago.

In connection with the 2025 centennial celebration of the Hamden Fire Department, the members of the Hamden Fire Retirees Association, Inc. would like to share the most recent revision of their memorial presentation, “We Remember,” which was uploaded only a few days ago. Your comments are welcome.

Since 1918, over 325 career firefighters have served on the Hamden Fire Department. In this video, we remember the 125 known career members, including the pr...

08/06/2025

The 2nd Sunday Spinners demonstrate wool spinning at the Dickerman House on Sunday, Aug 10

08/06/2025

At the Dickerman House this Sunday….
The group “2nd Sunday Spinners” is demonstrating wool spinning on Sunday August 10th from 1-4 P.M. The group carries on the centuries old tradition of spinning wool into yarn, as well as knitting, crocheting and other fiber arts.
The spinning of wool in America was a vital process for the colonists, especially during the colder months of the year. It was very labor intensive, as the wool had to be gathered from sheep, typically in the spring, and then undergo several steps to prepare it. The process involved shearing, sorting, washing, picking, carding, spinning, dyeing, and weaving.
Stop by and learn about this fascinating art and be sure to check out the textile room inside the house. The demonstration will take place rain or shine.

05/13/2025

History of Hamden Street names - presentation by our own Paul Saubestre. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Miller Library Complex (Senior Center), 2901 Dixwell Ave.

Topics: How did the paths taken by the Quinnipiac tribe influence the way our streets are laid out today? Why did suburban development of Hamden begin in the 1860s, long before anyone had an automobile? Why were the plans for subdivisions in the early twentieth century sometimes a little too ambitious?

Enter at the rear of the building. It will be in the Senior Center Social Hall. Sponsored by Hamden Historical Society. Refreshments will be served.

05/05/2025

Join or Donate to the Hamden Historical Society during The Great Give 2025.

https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/hamden-historical-society

The Historical Society is participating in this major fundraising campaign throughout Greater New Haven, this Wednesday, May 7 at 8:00 AM through Thursday, May 8 at 8:00 PM.

First-time contributors of $20 or more will become members of the Historical Society and receive our newsletter.

04/01/2025

Join in the first All Connecticut Storytelling Rave - Celebrate Connecticut's Stories and America's 250th anniversary.
Launching April 5, 2025
BE A PART OF HISTORY - CELEBRATE CONNECTICUT AND AMERICA

Celebrate storytelling with History Chip and the Connecticut Storytelling Center at the New London Library on January 11, 2025. Share your story and be part of America’s history!