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Fairfield Museum and History Center, Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield Museum and History Center

A Fairfield, Connecticut museum and research library focused on local and regional history.

370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 · Fairfield, CT

About Fairfield Museum and History Center

The Fairfield Museum and History Center serves Fairfield and nearby communities by exploring the region's complex past through exhibitions, programs, and public events. Its Research Library is widely regarded as a leading place for studying Connecticut history, and its collections cover Fairfield and Fairfield County. The museum also runs school programs, family activities, summer camps, and adult programs, and it hosts seasonal events such as holiday markets and speaker series.

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  • #Fairfield County

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