Canterbury Historical Society

Come one, come all! It’s time for our CHS Tag & Craft Sale at the Town Hall Community Room — rain or shine!

Partnering with Fund2Orgs of Orlando, Florida, the Canterbury Historical Society recently kicked off a shoe drive fundraiser to raise funds for our on-going projects and programs. Running through June 2nd, CHS will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of...

As part of this year’s Canterbury Old Home Day, to be held on Saturday, September 28th, we’ll be hosting our 2nd Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest! Open to individuals, families, schools, organizations, and businesses, there will be prizes for 1st , 2nd and 3rd...

Another new year has rolled around which means the planning for another Old Home Day has begun! Applications are currently being accepted by the Planning Committee for Old Home Day which will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 from 11 am to 4 pm on the town...

At a recent event held at the Port 'N Starboard in New London, our own CHS President Linda Orlomoski was presented with a Humanitarian Award at the 15th Annual Humanitarian Banquet hosted by Connecticut Lions District 23-C. Linda was nominated by the Canterbury Lions...

The Canterbury Historical Society, in partnership with the First Congregational Church of Canterbury, will be bringing its popular Old Home Day Event back to the Canterbury Green on Saturday, September 28th and we hope that you'll make plans to join us again this year...

Canterbury’s favorite fall festival - Old Home Day - will be returning to the Canterbury Green after several years hiatus and we’ve got a long list of vendors and exhibitors who will be joining us on Saturday, September 30th from 10 am to 3 pm. With over 50...

As part of this year’s Canterbury Old Home Day, to be held on Saturday, September 30th, we’ll be hosting our very first Scarecrow Decorating Contest! Open to individuals, families, schools, organizations, and businesses, there will be prizes for 1st , 2nd and 3rd...

The Canterbury Historical Society is currently taking applications for exhibitors and vendors for Old Home Day which will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 from 10 am to 3 pm on the town Green. If you'd like to be a part of this fall favorite, please download,...

We are pleased to announce that CHS was recently awarded a $5,100 CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities (CTH). CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants assist organizations as they recover from the pandemic and maintain and grow their ability to...

For those wondering if it was ever coming back, we are pleased to announce the return of Old Home Day which is set to be held Saturday, September 30th on the town green - aka the lawn of the First Congregational Church. For those who have missed it, we look forward to...

Valentine Galasyn, a longtime Canterbury resident and beloved friend of the Canterbury Historical Society, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022. Val was married to Aili (Hakkila) Galasyn, a lifetime member of the CHS, for 67 years and was a decorated war veteran...

For the second year running, the Canterbury Historical Society has found it impossible to pull off fall’s Old Home Day celebration on the Canterbury green because of COVID’s uncertainties.

It is with deep sadness that we share news of the October 18 passing of society member and dedicated volunteer, Raymond Moffitt. Ray was a nice guy who also happened to be a top-notch carpenter and craftsman. When you once again have the opportunity to visit our...

We have come to the decision to cancel this year's annual Canterbury Old Home Day fall celebration, as it requires extensive planning that should have already begun but has been stymied by a lack of volunteers to work on the planning committee—which couldn't meet...

Dues for annual members of the Canterbury Historical Society are payable each January. We hope you will renew—or join for the first time— now. Although our monthly meetings and history-themed programs are free and open to the public and everyone is welcome, only...

Many thanks to everyone who helped out in any way to make 2019 Canterbury Old Home Day on October 12 a fun day for the whole community—including exhibitors, musicians, sponsors, bakers, volunteers, and visitors. The weather was cloudy and cool, but the rain held off...

Members of the Canterbury Old Home Day Committee have recently done several radio interviews. If you missed listening live, they are available at the following links.Cheryl Caronna and Bob Blackard’s radio podcase, WILI radio, October 2,...

As of September 15, we were no longer accepting exhibitor applications for this year's Canterbury Old Home Day fall community celebration. As of October 3, our exhibitor waiting list also closed. If you would like to possibly exhibit next year, send an email to...