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Portland Historical Society (Ruth Callander House Museum of Portland History), Portland, CT

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Portland Historical Society (Ruth Callander House Museum of Portland History)

Local historical society in Portland, Connecticut, running a history museum on Main Street and hosting community events.

492 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480 · Portland, CT

About Portland Historical Society (Ruth Callander House Museum of Portland History)

The Portland Historical Society is a nonprofit group in Portland, Connecticut, that works to keep the town's history alive. Its museum, the Ruth Callander House Museum of Portland History, is at 492 Main Street. The society holds monthly meetings at the Portland Library and runs community events such as a town-wide tag sale and a holiday wreath festival. A gift shop, the Callander Cupboard, sells items on site. Museum openings are listed only for certain months, so check the site before visiting.

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