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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…
Upcoming Open House: June 13, 2026
Join us on June 13th as the Old Mystic History Center takes part in Connecticut Open House Day! We’ll be open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and we’d love to welcome you. Our friendly volunteers and Board members will be on hand to give tours, share stories, and answer your questions about our unique…
Memory Bank: Call For Home Video Recordings
Help Us Preserve Old Mystic’s Story — Do You Have Home Videos to Share? Our community’s history isn’t only found in books and archives—it lives in the everyday moments captured by the people who have called Old Mystic home. As part of our ongoing Oral History Project, we are working to collect, preserve, and share…
Membership Drive Message from the OMHC Board
Dear Friend, Thank you for being a valued member of the Old Mystic History Center. Your participation and support over the years have meant so much to us, and we are truly grateful for the role you play in preserving and sharing our local history. As you know, the Old Mystic History Center is an…
Annual Meeting / Report 2025
By Acting President Sharon Maynard, November 2025 Read Secretary’s Annual here
Westerly History Fair
On Saturday, October 25th, thanks to the efforts of Marcus Marron, Deb Keehn, and Steve Chapman, the Old Mystic History Center participated in the regional history fair in nearby Westerly, Rhode Island. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society, the event hosted forty-five regional museums and historical societies, offering an opportunity for the public to learn…
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.