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About the Rocky Hill Historical Society | |
| In 1962, Academy Hall - the current headquarters of the Rocky Hill Historical Society - was slated for demolition. Fearing that a key piece of the town's history was about to be eradicated, a small group of residents formed what is now the Rocky Hill Historical Society to save this historic building. Today, Academy Hall pays homage to its school house origins, as well as providing glimpses into the town's past with fascinating exhibits, research library, and programs. |
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 The Rocky Hill Historical Society is a non-profit,
all-volunteer organization. Its current mission is to continue to preserve
Academy Hall as well as to preserve the history of this river town and make it
accessible to the public. Members of the Society contribute to its success in a
variety of ways, from planning and maintaining various exhibits, to researching
topics of historical interest such
as agriculture, education, family
genealogies, quarry stories, historic Center Cemetery, and the history of
businesses in town. The Society also sponsors and participates in many events benefiting the town.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please click here for a Membership Application form. The Society encourages schools, home scholars, and other groups to tour the museum. For information about current exhibits, please contact us by telephone at 860.563.6704 or by email at info@rockyhillhistory.org. Academy Hall Museum Maintained and operated by the volunteers of the Rocky Hill Historical Society, The Academy Hall Museum displays a wealth of artifacts, books and files from the town’s history, including farm implements, military items, maritime history, technology and costumes. The exhibits are changed periodically to reflect the busy life of various times in the history of the town and its growth. It depicts a long and industrious life. Location: Telephone: 860.563.6704 Hours: May – October ~ Saturdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and the Fourth Thursdays of June, July, August, and September, 7 - 9 p.m. Year round ~ Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon, and by appointment. To learn more about the history of this building, click here. You will be taken to the Places of Interest page within this site. The Ethel Miner Cooke Historical
Library The Library was established in 1968 to preserve the written history of Rocky Hill. Housed on the upper floor of Academy Hall at 785 Old Main Street, it is open to the public for research. Hours are by appointment. Telephone: 860.563-6704.
Rocky Hill Memorabilia In addition to housing the museum and library, the Rocky Hill Historical Society offers memorabilia for sale. Items such as annual holiday ornaments, note cards, posters, mugs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, caps are available. Books on Rocky Hill are also for sale, as are map reproductions of the town (1869). Several monographs can be purchased at the museum too. Titles include:
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Rocky Hill Historical Society is located at: Our Mailing Address is: Telephone: 860.563.6704 We invite you to become a member today! Individuals, families, and groups are encouraged to join the Rocky Hill Historical Society. Dues are reasonable and the enjoyment of participating in the preservation of our town's history is priceless. |
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