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Stone Ridge Volunteer Fair
On August 25th, Old Mystic History Center Board of Director members Bob Mohr and Sharon Maynard attended the Volunteer Fair at Stone Ridge Active Retirement Living Center. It was a great opportunity to reach out and talk to residents about volunteering at the OMHC. It was also a chance to promote our Old Mystic Oral…
Memorial Cobblestones II
Layout of memorial cobblestones in front of the Old Mystic History Center building. Originally displayed outside in a glass case, the name lists now are located inside.
Spotlight On Volunteers: Hannah DelGrego
Hannah DelGrego is currently pursuing a degree in history at Connecticut College and has long held a strong interest in museum work. She has gained valuable experience working in her college’s library archives where she has created both individual and collaborative projects using archival letters, magazines, photographs and books. “I hope to learn more about…
OMHC Featured on Local TV
We’re thrilled to share that Southeastern Connecticut Television has featured OMHC in its latest episode of “Nautical Tales and Nature Trails: Recreation in Southeastern Connecticut and Southern Rhode Island.” Board member John Goodrich gave an interview about the History Center, and the episode is now live on YouTube. Watch it here.
A Regular Work Day at the Center
A productive Thursday afternoon at the Center. Volunteer Alexis helps to inventory papers from the newly acquired Hinkley family collection, while Board member and Newsletter Editor Deb Keehn prepares the Fall OMHC Newsletter for distribution. Treasurer Bob Mohr scans glass slides to be entered into our database.
From the Board (June 2025)
As the weather warms and summer approaches, we’re seeing more visitors in the area—and the Old Mystic History Center (OMHC) is ready to welcome them! Whether you’re interested in researching local history or diving into your genealogy, we’re here to help you explore your roots and maybe even add a few new branches to your…
New Acquisitions
This photograph, dating back to the 1920s, features members of the Union Baptist Church of Mystic and was recently donated to the Old Mystic History Center. Along with the photo, we also received a scrapbook containing articles written by Anna Slocum Coit for the Westerly Sun. These articles capture the everyday life of Old Mystic residents…
Volunteer Spotlight: Pablo Armijo
OMHC is very fortunate to have outstanding volunteers who donate their time, effort, and enthusiasm. Let’s meet one of them! Pablo holds a B.S. in Marine Sciences from the University of Connecticut, with a minor in History. He has a deep interest in American History. As Pablo puts it, “I’ve always been interested in American History,…
Teaching Wampum at Stoneridge
Recently, Sharon Maynard, President of the Old Mystic History Center, spoke to thirty residents of Stoneridge Senior Living community about wampum. After presenting a short film featuring Allen Hazard (Narragansett) crafting wampum from quahog shells, Sharon explained its significance to Native peoples, noting that the beads were traditionally used for spiritual, diplomatic, and ceremonial purposes.…
OMHC Annual Secretary’s Report (2024)
Welcome to the 57th Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon of the Old Mystic History Center. Operating Hours: This year, we maintained weekly operating hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and opened by appointment for research and oral history interviews. In 2024, we welcomed more than 100 visitors, including those from…