The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society, Inc.

06/01/2026

We're kicking off our celebration of America's 250th anniversary this Tuesday with a great speaker, Peter Vermilyea!

05/07/2026

All are welcome!

04/30/2026

04/17/2026

Would you like to be a Grave Host? We are having a Cemetery Tour of Revolutionary War Soldiers on June 14 in honor of America's 250th anniversary. We are looking for people to be at a gravesite and tell the story of that soldier. We help with the information. You can dress in costume if you want, or not! Email us at [email protected] or contact Cheryl at 860-824-5607.

04/03/2026

Join us for 1st Saturdays in Falls Village! The Depot Museum & Caboose will both be open from 10-Noon!

04/03/2026

We are happy to hear this beautiful train station will be preserved and protected for future generations to enjoy by the Housatonic Railroad Company. And it is back to being an operating train station again!

The Canaan Union Station has been sold for $800,000, marking a new chapter for one of the town’s most recognizable historic landmarks while maintaining its railroad-related uses and existing tenants.The property was purchased by Canaan Station LLC, an entity associated with the Housatonic Railroad...

02/22/2026

The North Canaan History Center hosted the George Washington Ball at the Colonial Theater last night. It was a fun time with many folks in costume!

01/20/2026

The Historical Society will be closed today.

01/16/2026

RIP Dick Paddock, a great historian that will be so missed. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C4K4XdMF1/

TACONIC — Richard Charles Paddock, 78, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was born in Hartford on April 12, 1947 to the late Elizabeth M. Paddock (Trust) and the late Charles D. Paddock. He grew up in East Hartford but maintained a strong connection to the Tacon...

01/12/2026

The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society, Inc. is looking for help in locating or sewing Revolutionary War era clothing for the upcoming events we have planned to celebrate America's 250 Anniversary. If you can help us out, please contact Cheryl Aeschliman at 860-824-5607 or email [email protected].
Thank you!