Windham Historical Society CT

Windham Historical Society CT The Jillson House Museum is located on Main Street, Willimantic and was one of the first homes built in town by one of its founders, William Jillson.

The Windham Historical Society manages the home, its archives & artifacts and Windham history.

Join us for a fun night with Ernie Eldridge as the handsome Jack Dawson who boarded the Titanic.  Learn about his experi...
04/20/2026

Join us for a fun night with Ernie Eldridge as the handsome Jack Dawson who boarded the Titanic. Learn about his experience on the ship, his love, the crash and the rescue. Sample some third class food and enjoy an "Iceberg" cocktail. Remembering the Titanic on April 14, 114 years ago! This Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Jillson House Museum.

TAVERN NIGHT TONIGHT IS POSTPONED!  We are disappointed to say that we are cancelling this evenings Tavern Night.  But w...
01/28/2026

TAVERN NIGHT TONIGHT IS POSTPONED! We are disappointed to say that we are cancelling this evenings Tavern Night. But we are excited that it will be next Wednesday, February 4, 5:30 PM. Lewis Carroll is patiently waiting to enjoy your company. Please register at http://JillsonHouseMuseum.com for the event. See you next week!

TONIGHT!!!!  Warm up while you wait for Santa and the parade!!!  Free cocoa and cookies!
11/28/2025

TONIGHT!!!! Warm up while you wait for Santa and the parade!!! Free cocoa and cookies!

Join us Friday starting at 5:00 for hot cocoa and cookies at our holiday open house at the Jillson House Museum. Christmas caroling and a tour of our exhibits with volunteers in each room giving a holiday presentation. Free. Don’t miss it!

Join us Friday starting at 5:00 for hot cocoa and cookies at our holiday open house at the Jillson House Museum. Christm...
11/27/2025

Join us Friday starting at 5:00 for hot cocoa and cookies at our holiday open house at the Jillson House Museum. Christmas caroling and a tour of our exhibits with volunteers in each room giving a holiday presentation. Free. Don’t miss it!

10/10/2025
Thank you to Dan McClintock of McClintock Roofing and Ernie Eldridge for working to move four tons of stone around the J...
10/09/2025

Thank you to Dan McClintock of McClintock Roofing and Ernie Eldridge for working to move four tons of stone around the Jillson House foundation. This was hard work and was done in the rain!! Thank you to both!

The Jillson House Museum is fortunate to be the recipient of a 1772 Foundation grant that is allowing us to replace the ...
10/09/2025

The Jillson House Museum is fortunate to be the recipient of a 1772 Foundation grant that is allowing us to replace the very old and dingy plexiglass on our windows with new, modern storm windows. This will allow us to see outside the building and it is definitely more attractive. All of the windows are being repaired and painted before installation. Hope you can all watch the changes as we progress. Thank you to the 1772 Foundation!!!

Our Soap Making class this Saturday is postponed.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  We are currently working to impr...
10/09/2025

Our Soap Making class this Saturday is postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are currently working to improve our home and our "classroom" will not be available. Please join us next month for MAKING MAPLE SYRUP.

Tavern night with Amelia Earhart tonight!!! This is going to be fantastic!
09/24/2025

Tavern night with Amelia Earhart tonight!!! This is going to be fantastic!

We need your help! Do you recognize any of these portraits or paintings? If you have any information - names, background...
06/19/2025

We need your help! Do you recognize any of these portraits or paintings? If you have any information - names, background, artist, or any possible leads - send us a message or tag someone who might know!

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627 Main Street
Willimantic, CT
06226

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