United Way of West Central Connecticut

The mission of the Bristol Historical Society is to promote an interest in local history and encourage an appreciation for its importance. The Bristol Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets significant historical resources to enhance the present community and provide a historical context for future growth.

Description:
Sustained by the work of staff and volunteers and supported by the generosity of the community, the Bristol Historical Society strives to:

1. Develop and operate a vigorous center for a variety of community educational activities.
2. Collect, preserve, and interpret a collection of local historic artifacts and records.
3. Promote community events of historical significance with public appeal.
4. Encourage the preservation and restoration of the community's historical assets.
   
   



History:
The Bristol Historical Society, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) entity that was incorporated in 1971 for the purpose of preserving the rich cultural and industrial heritage of our City. Through programs, seminars and our permanent exhibit, the Society has become a repository of historical periodicals, publications and artifacts that trace our heritage as a cradle of industrial innovation not only in Connecticut, but the Nation. The Society acquired the former Bristol High School on the corner of Summer and Center streets in November of 2001 from the City of Bristol. It is currently undergoing the fifth phase of the building restorations needed to make it a first class museum and community resource. It is also home to the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame, the Bristol Auto Club, the Bristol Federal Hill Association, Boy Scout Troop #9.


Contact people:


Ellen Zoppo, Development Director, (phone), (email) Steven Vastola, Board President, (phone), (email) Andrea Kapchensky, Chair, Inventory Cmte, (phone), (email)

Address:


98 Summer Street, P.O. Box 1393 Bristol, CT 06011-1393 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.bristolhistoricalsociety.org

Directions:

The Bristol Historical Society is located at the corner of Summer and Center streets on Federal Hill, adjacent to downtown Bristol, and approximately 1/2 mile from both Route 72 and Route 6. Driving directions are available on the BHS website.

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