Stamford History Real Time

New exhibit to open soon: “Digging up Stamford”

On Sunday, September 16th at 2:00PM the latest exhibit at the Stamford Historical Society will open at Society headquarters, 1508 High Ridge Road.  Titled Digging Up Stamford:  An Archaeological History of Stamford from 11,000 BP to the Present, the exhibit will feature material recovered from archaeological sites excavated within the bounds of Stamford.  The exhibit will have both a prehistoric and an historic component.  The goal of the exhibit is to show how much can be learned of the past through items of material culture or artifacts (any item made or used by humans) in conjunction with the study of written materials where they are available.  In many cases no historic materials are available and the past must be reconstructed solely through archaeological evidence.

Call for docents for our Hoyt Barnum Colonial Life Program – including anyone with Weaving and Spinning expertise

The Society presents a Colonial Life program for second grade students at the Hoyt Barnum House.

Given in the fall and spring for more than 500 students a year, it is popular with both teachers and students. Many parent chaperones have never been to the House and often come back with their families for a private tour.  All in all, this program has helped the Society meet its educational mission.

Currently we give the program in three parts, starting with an overview of the House's history, the family, and what life was like for children living back then.  A second part deals with the interior, including the hearth and sleeping quarters, and family life.  The third part is a visit to the blacksmith, represented by docent Jim Freebairn.  Virtual tour.