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Founded in 1916 with the goal of preserving and displaying memorabilia from Wallingford's rich history and providing a source of education about our ever-evolving, centuries old town.

Our Locations

Parsons House
180 South Main Street

Hours
Sundays 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Memorial Day thru Labor Day 

Yalesville Library
400 Church Street

Hours
Currently under construction 

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Upcoming Events

  • Valentine's Day Open House
    Valentine's Day Open House
    Feb 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Wallingford, 180 S Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Feb 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Wallingford, 180 S Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
  • WHS Quarterly Meeting and "What a Glorious Crash They Made"
    WHS Quarterly Meeting and "What a Glorious Crash They Made"
    Mar 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    VFW Post 591 Wallingford, 23 Prince St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Mar 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    VFW Post 591 Wallingford, 23 Prince St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Songs of the Revolution in New England with selections from throughout the region. Program will start immediately following the quarterly business meeting of the WHS.
  • Powder House Day
    Powder House Day
    Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Wallingford Historical Society, 180 S Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Wallingford Historical Society, 180 S Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Powder House Day comes to Wallingford!
  • Red, White & You Parade
    Red, White & You Parade
    Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Celebrate Americas 250th Birthday with a truly patriot parade
  • Shop, Sip & Stroll
    Shop, Sip & Stroll
    Jun 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Don’t dash after the parade—stay and celebrate the best of Wallingford!
  • American Dance Revolution!
    American Dance Revolution!
    Jun 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Wallingford, Simpson Ct, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Wallingford, Simpson Ct, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    After a full day of parades, art, food, and fun, there’s still one more celebration to keep the energy high and the good times rolling!
  • Red, White & Hue: WACA Art Show
    Red, White & Hue: WACA Art Show
    Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Celebrate the colorful creativity of our community at Red, White & Hue, the Wallingford Arts & Culture Association’s Semiquincentennial Art Show.
  • Porch Beats & Patriotic Seats: Wallingford’s PorchFest
    Porch Beats & Patriotic Seats: Wallingford’s PorchFest
    Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Bring your lawn chairs, walking shoes, and patriotic spirit for Porch Beats & Patriotic Seats—Wallingford’s own PorchFest!
  • Freedom & Fun: Family Day on the Green
    Freedom & Fun: Family Day on the Green
    Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Wallingford, 333 Christian St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Wallingford, 333 Christian St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Wrap up a weekend of celebration with a big dose of family fun!

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