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...

From Sunday, September 1st to Saturday, September 14th, we would be delighted if you consider "rounding up" when you make a purchase at Canterbury's Better Val-U  IGA supermarket (at 4 North Canterbury Road, Canterbury). When you "round up" the amount of your...

We cordially invite you to stop by at some point over this season at the charming 19th century Green district schoolhouse. Bring the kids or grandkids to let them experience a bit of what school was like, before all the intense screen time of the present. School was...

We are in the process of updating our historical society email list for notices of meetings and events. If you do not currently receive emails from us, but would like to, kindly send your full name and email address to us at canterburyhistorical@gmail.com. Or maybe...

Check out these photos of the recent visit of Santa and Mrs. Merry Claus to Canterbury's historic one-room Green district schoolhouse. Both big kids and little kids had big fun. And all those cookies that Mrs. Claus baked and handed out—yum! Lots of the photos taken...

The morning of Old Home Day dawned cold, wet, and raw, but spirits weren't dampened by the weather. Dozens of historical reenactors, farmers, pliers of traditional crafts and trades, artists, civic organizations, and other exhibitors prepared to welcome visitors.  As...

Location: South Canterbury Road (RT 169) at Library Road - Canterbury, CT 06331 Admission and parking for the Green schoolhouse are always free. Drop by this season for a visit at the historic 19th century one-room Green district schoolhouse, now fully restored by...

Our hearts are heavy for the family and for our community—both suffered terrible losses that day. People have been asking us about the history of the house and its architectural significance, so here’s an overview, largely derived from the Canterbury Historical...