The Shelton Historical Society will be open for guided tours of the Brownson House at Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Rd., on the second Sunday of each month through November beginning on July 8 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Although the house was built c. 1822, it has been furnished to demonstrate how a middle-class farm family coped with the rapidly changing society of the early 1900s.
The interpretation of the Brownson House to the year 1913 recently earned an Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations. This honor was received at an annual conference on June 4 and is given to institutions that demonstrate the highest of professional standards and contribute to a greater understanding of state and local history.
“A great amount of research, time, and community support went into this effort to take the house’s appearance back in time to 1913,” explains Marty Coughlin, President of the Shelton Historical Society. “The changes that have been made in the house allow us to tell the stories of early 20th century life associated with both the urban and rural areas of Shelton.”
Other buildings on the grounds, which include the 1872 Trap Fall School and the Wilson Barn, built c. 1860, will be open for viewing as well. For additional information about Shelton History Center, please call (203) 925‑1803, visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see the Facebook page.
