Old Lyme Historical Society

Old Lyme Historical Society The history of Old Lyme-the people of Old Lyme. New members welcome! The Old Lyme Historical Society is located at 55 Lyme Street, in Old Lyme, CT.

Preserving the history and traditions of Old Lyme for residents and visitors.

Kevin Johnson will portray Jordan Freeman of Lyme. Thursday 10/22, 6.30pm at the Old Lyme Historical Society
09/02/2026

Kevin Johnson will portray Jordan Freeman of Lyme. Thursday 10/22, 6.30pm at the Old Lyme Historical Society

Lyme's Native American Fighters of the Revolution by John Pfeiffer. Sat. 9/26, 6pm at Old Lyme Historical Society.
09/02/2026

Lyme's Native American Fighters of the Revolution by John Pfeiffer. Sat. 9/26, 6pm at Old Lyme Historical Society.

OCT 3 & 4 at 55 Lyme Street. Mark your calendars!
09/02/2026

OCT 3 & 4 at 55 Lyme Street. Mark your calendars!

Old Lyme Historical Society America 250 items! Tees, Cards and the last few totes & caps left! Order on our website or s...
08/27/2026

Old Lyme Historical Society America 250 items! Tees, Cards and the last few totes & caps left! Order on our website or stop by 55 Lyme street during archives hours Mondays & Tuesdays. These are limited editions and will not be available once they are gone.

08/24/2026

The Connecticut Women’s Heritage Trail connects you with places across the state where remarkable women lived, worked, created, organized, and changed history.

Explore the sites and stories of Connecticut women who made lasting contributions as scientists, doctors, educators, artists, innovators, athletes, activists, and leaders. Whether you are planning a family outing, a classroom visit, or a day trip, the trail offers meaningful ways to experience women’s history in the places where it happened.

Visit the Connecticut Women’s Heritage Trail website below and click the pictures for information.

cwhf.org/connecticut-womens-heritage-trail

Lyme’s Native American Fighters of the Revolutionby John "Ned" Pfeiffer September 26th, 6pm55 Lyme StreetThe indigenous ...
08/20/2026

Lyme’s Native American Fighters of the Revolution
by John "Ned" Pfeiffer
September 26th, 6pm
55 Lyme Street

The indigenous Nehantic people who lived in Lyme long before European settlement were exceptional warriors who joined the Patriot cause during the American Revolution.
Nehantics served at Bunker Hill, Ticonderoga, and Saratoga. They sailed on the Essex-built warship Oliver Cromwell, were at the retreat of New York, and imprisoned on the death ships at Wallabout Bay, Brooklyn. Nehantic men gave their lives for American freedom, but over the past 250 years their names, sacrifice, and contributions to America were forgotten.
The 250th celebration will be the start of their
remembrance.

Thanks to our volunteers who staffed the Old Lyme Historical Society booth at Midsummer! A very limited number of A250 T...
07/30/2026

Thanks to our volunteers who staffed the Old Lyme Historical Society booth at Midsummer! A very limited number of A250 TShirts, Caps and tote bags are still available for purchase at our web shop. Get yours before they are gone! https://www.oldlymehistorical.org/society-shop

The Old Lyme Historical Society mourns the loss of our longtime Board Member Arthur "Skip" Beebe. Skip was a member of ...
07/14/2026

The Old Lyme Historical Society mourns the loss of our longtime Board Member Arthur "Skip" Beebe. Skip was a member of the "Tuesday Morning Work Crew," a group of craftsmen donating their time and talents to renovating and restoring the Society's 55 Lyme Street headquarters. Skip was a serious history buff, and also an enthusiastic musician, who performed carols at the Society's holiday parties throughout the years. He gave a lengthy interview to our Oral History Program, telling stories of his life in Old Lyme, and as a past Chief of the Old Lyme Fire Department. He will be deeply missed. Old Lyme Fire Department Old Lyme Emergency Management

Old Lyme Historical Society was happy to lend two Old Lyme School Bells from our archive for Selectmen Lampos and Mesham...
07/07/2026

Old Lyme Historical Society was happy to lend two Old Lyme School Bells from our archive for Selectmen Lampos and Mesham for the bell ringing ceremony! The third bell, rung by First Selectwoman Shoemaker, belonged to Florence Griswold, and was loaned by the Florence Griswold Museum. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools America250

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55 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT
06371

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