Ethnic Heritage Center

Ethnic Heritage Center Consortium of five local historical societies based on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University The Ethnic Heritage Center was formed in 1988.

It is a unique consortium of ethnic historical societies in the Greater New Haven area. Since 1992, the Ethnic Heritage Center has been located on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. We have been at our present building at 270 Fitch Street since 2001. The Center's goals are:

• to foster a greater recognition, understanding and appreciation of all members of our diverse ethnic pop

ulations by promoting a more friendly, harmonious and cooperative community,
• to expand community outreach and program participation throughout the state,
• to use our archives of objects, memorabilia, manuscripts and books to develop exhibits, publications and special events, and
• to promote active use of the Ethnic Heritage Center's archival papers and collections by scholars, students and individuals of all ages. In addition to the activities undertaken by the Center as a consortium, the Center's member societies undertake individual community activities, special events and publication of their own newsletters.

08/25/2026
08/22/2026

Join archivist Jennifer Coggins from Yale’s Beinecke Library to discuss strategies for organizing, describing, storing, and sharing your family archives! Whether you are an experienced family archivist or just beginning to explore ways to preserve your history, this program will offer helpful insights and practical advice for your archival project.

08/22/2026

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven’s Ukrainian American community joined at the city Green’s flagpole Friday, honoring Ukrainian independence and standing in solidarity against the ong…

08/20/2026

By making our historic places visible and accessible, these resources offer perspective on all the places that could be threatened by the federal rollback of preservation protections.

Great work by Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven in bringing these stories to light! 👏🏻👏🏻
08/18/2026

Great work by Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven in bringing these stories to light! 👏🏻👏🏻

Highlighted in lecture on New Haven Jewish writers of centuries past.

08/16/2026

It was just past 1 p.m. on Saturday, and already the New Haven Green undulated with the red, blue, and white of the Puerto Rican flag.

Amazing visualization of immigration history!
08/10/2026

Amazing visualization of immigration history!

Melting pot, tapestry, mosaic, kaleidoscope, salad bowl. Every cliché is true.

08/07/2026

In lead-up to this weekend's 10th annual Puerto Rican Festival.

Italian Festival! 🇮🇹🇮🇹
07/28/2026

Italian Festival! 🇮🇹🇮🇹

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270 Fitch Street
New Haven, CT
06515

Telephone

(203) 392-6126

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