Mansfield Historical Society – Dedicated to preserving and publishing information on the history of Mansfield Connecticut

Exhibit: Mansfield’s First Century

Posted on June 16, 2026June 22, 2026 by David Landry

Our exhibit commemorating the 250TH Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Located in the Old Town Hall. Curated by Joseph Mumley, Ann Galonska, and Jon Crane. Opens Sunday July 12, 2026. Admission $5 adults / free for Mansfield Historical Society members.

Exhibit: Mid-Century Modern Architecture in Mansfield, 1945-1975

Posted on June 16, 2026June 22, 2026 by David Landry

Opens Sunday July 12, 2026. Admission $5 adults / free for Mansfield Historical Society members. Curated by Bruce & Donna Clouette. Located in the Old Town Office (stone building)

America 250 Information

Posted on February 17, 2026June 13, 2026 by David Landry

Listing of local and state resources commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Renovation Project Update 1/23

Posted on January 22, 2026January 30, 2026 by David Landry

The Old Town Hall and Old Town Office renovations are now complete. A special thanks to all that helped reach this milestone for both the Historical Society and the Town of Mansfield.

Renovation Project Update 7/10

Posted on July 10, 2025July 11, 2025 by David Landry

Progress on the renovations and repairs to both town hall buildings has continued steadily this past spring and as summer quickly moves along the conclusion to the work is quickly approaching.

Renovation Project Update 2/25

Posted on February 21, 2025February 23, 2025 by David Landry

Since the January 6 groundbreaking, there has been a lot of activity here on Spring Hill. Site work for both buildings has been moving along quickly despite the often adverse weather conditions.

Building Renovations and Repairs Begin

Posted on January 9, 2025February 21, 2025 by David Landry

January 6, 2025. We have reached a significant milestone in the continued mission of preserving Mansfield’s history for the future.

The Mills of Mansfield Hollow

Posted on November 10, 2022December 2, 2022 by David Landry

Watch a recorded video of this ZOOM program from November 18, 2022 as presented by Bruce Clouette.

Pink Ravine Cemetery Program

Posted on September 12, 2022November 14, 2022 by David Landry

We had an exceptionally beautiful morning for our tour of the Gurley Cemetery on Bonemill Road given by Micheal Carroll. A large number of folks came out to learn more about the recent rehabilitation and cleaning of existing and missing grave markers in the older section of the cemetery.

MHS Awarded Two Grants

Posted on January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 by David Landry

We are ringing in the New Year with some great news! We have been awarded an $8,400 CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant (CTCFOSG). We were one of 624 organizations in Connecticut that were awarded CT Cultural Fund support totaling $16M from CT Humanities (CTH). The CTCFOSGs are part of $30.7M of support allocated to arts, humanities, and cultural nonprofits through CTH over the next two years by the CT General Assembly and approved by Governor Ned Lamont.

Indigenous People of Mansfield, Connecticut

Posted on October 1, 2021October 16, 2022 by Bruce Clouette

Thousands of years before Europeans arrived, Mansfield, like every town in northeastern Connecticut, was inhabited by Indigenous people. The oral traditions preserved by their descendants tell of their occupying the land from time immemorial, and evidence assembled by archaeological investigations confirms those traditions.