Top rated Historical societies in New Haven, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Historical societies in New Haven

Experience the best that New Haven has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 51 places from Historical society category.

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United Railroad Historical Society of NJ Inc.

Historical society

👍👍 We had an amazing time on the Hickory Creek celebrating NJ Transit's 40th anniversary! The UR Historical Society did a wonderful job organizing this event. Everything was so nice and professional. They provided drinks and snacks on the train, as well as a delirious lunch. We hope to see more events...

4.90 (68 reviews) (~132.62 km from centre)

The Sheldon Mansion, An Historic Inn

Bed & breakfast

Traditional lodgings in mansion on 10-acre estate with common rooms & free cooked breakfast.

4.90 (44 reviews) (~235.73 km from centre)

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

Museum

👍👍 Lovely museum all about the historic mill town.

4.80 (193 reviews) (~222.18 km from centre)

Jacobsburg Historical Society

Historical society

👍👍 Fall Rendezvous and WWII weekends are fun. The "Rev War" is cool, and way uncrowded. Period actors and dedicated volunteers are all over. Food isn't great, but enough to keep you going. Mead and friendly folks make it a cultural must. Support local uniqueness!!!

4.80 (96 reviews) (~206.82 km from centre)

Parmelee Farm

Park

👍👍 We only saw 2 other couples while we hiked for over an hour on a Sunday in January. Well marked trails. Lovely place, even in the winter.

4.80 (88 reviews) (~31.76 km from centre)

Updike Farmstead

Historical place

👍👍 Updike Farmstead is a magical place! I had my wedding ceremony and reception there in September 2019. Leanne and the folks at the Princeton Historical Society were a pleasure to work with. Leanne was attentive and very helpful through the entire wedding planning process - she was a knowledgeable res...

4.80 (49 reviews) (~184.14 km from centre)

The Knights Hall

Martial arts school

👍👍 This is the best place to explore the world of steel fighting. The workouts are challenging; and while they are geared for fighters, they are terrific for anyone looking to better their personal fitness. The atmosphere is welcoming and it has become a place I look forward to escaping to regularly.

4.80 (33 reviews) (~200.54 km from centre)

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Visitor center

District with many historic attractions dedicated to the town's 19th-century whaling history.

4.70 (2K reviews) (~170.65 km from centre)

Fonthill Castle

Museum

Former mansion that's a mash-up of architectural styles houses arts-&-crafts tiles, antiques & more.

4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~215.07 km from centre)

Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler

Museum

👍 A pretty neat campus to walk around but even more interesting are the views of the Throgs Neck and water from high points. However, the museum was the most enjoyable aspect. Being just a visitor, I came in to find a ghost-like atmosphere probably due to the holiday approaching and so it was a nice...

4.70 (119 reviews) (~91.66 km from centre)

Sigal Museum and Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society

History museum

Resource for artifacts from pre-European settlers, decorative arts, textiles, tools & furniture.

4.70 (111 reviews) (~203.71 km from centre)

Gould Barn - Topsfield Historical Society

Historical society

👍👍 I had an amazing experience with the barn , We had our dream wedding and the place was perfect !! Martha helped so much with everything and every question. We were so happy. We used inside for the ceremony and outside for food and tables and tend.

4.70 (51 reviews) (~220.72 km from centre)

Smith-Appleby House

Local history museum

👍👍 House tours were $8. The people volunteering are very nice! They do reenactments & weddings. The owner goes out of his way, the best he can to please every person. He is very kind and funny. This place is well kept up and historic history is well preserved and showing for people to see in great cond...

4.70 (38 reviews) (~134.37 km from centre)

Quincy Historical Society

Historical society

👍👍 Very informative lady works here, she is amazing!

4.70 (33 reviews) (~190.71 km from centre)

Yaphank Historical Society

Historical society

👍👍 very interesting, I feel bad for them cuz back in the 1930s yaphank and long island were controlled by the German American Bund, with 25K Nazis lived there.

4.70 (32 reviews) (~51.78 km from centre)

Paine House Museum

Museum

👍👍 This place is absolutely amazing . My wife and I did a paranormal investigation with some great people . Old friends and new! We will def be back again . A special thanks to ken who is the one who opened to museum to. Also giving us a great history of the museum

4.70 (31 reviews) (~121.06 km from centre)

La Nacional

Spanish restaurant

Laid-back hangout below the Spanish Benevolent Society, serving traditional Spanish food, and wine.

$$ $$

4.60 (740 reviews) (~110.22 km from centre)

Center for Brooklyn History

Historical society

Stately museum & historical society in an 1881 landmark building with exhibits on Brooklyn history.

4.60 (380 reviews) (~112.58 km from centre)

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum

Historical place museum

Restored, listed Jacobean revival mansion built in 1893 & open for tours & events.

4.60 (320 reviews) (~119.82 km from centre)

Drummer Boy Park

Park

👍👍 This is a lovely park with open spaces and plenty of picnic tables. A great place to walk a small dog on a leash. The trails in the woods are fun! It’s also a good place to play PokémonGo

4.60 (289 reviews) (~238.69 km from centre)

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Top rated Historical societies in New Haven, United States