Calendar
Open Museum
Every Saturday, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm, the Brookfield Museum and Historical Society is open to the public for visiting. Visitors can observe the many historical artifacts inside, browse the items throughout the museum shop, and even sign up to become a member of the society!
Upcoming Programs
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:30 at the Museum
165 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT
Discovering the Indigenous Heritage of Western Connecticut: An Insightful Journey with Dr. Laurie Weinstein
Join us for an engaging and enlightening program that delves into the rich history and culture of the Indigenous Peoples of Western Connecticut. Led by the esteemed Dr. Laurie Weinstein, this presentation will uncover the untold stories and vibrant traditions that have shaped our region.
About Dr. Laurie Weinstein:
Dr. Laurie Weinstein was a Professor and Director of the Archaeology program at Western Connecticut State University from its inception in 1993, leading summer digs at various locations in western Connecticut. She retired from full-time teaching in 2017 but continued as an adjunct until 2022. Dr. Weinstein has authored over a dozen publications focused on uncovering the truth about the indigenous people of the region and Revolutionary War encampments. She has also served as the General Editor of a series of books on the indigenous peoples of North America and was the Director of the Jane Goodall Institute at WCSU. Currently, she has several research projects in progress on the indigenous people of western Connecticut.
Dr. Weinstein holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Southern Methodist University and currently teaches at the University of Ottawa in Canada.
Past Events
Annual Festival of Crafts
The Festival was held last November at the Whisconier Middle School gymnasiums located on West Whisconier Road off of Route 25 in Brookfield, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Due to past successes, the Festival of Crafts has grown to be the largest and most successful pre-holiday sales event of its kind throughout the northwest region of the state. Last year, the wares of nearly 40 juried crafters were on sale, including new exhibitors and some past favorites, many from the surrounding area. They offered 100% hand made, high quality products that are truly one of a kind gifts for yourself and others. For more information, click here.
