Since moving into the Tuttle House in 2022, the Naugatuck Historical Society has faced several challenges. Much of our collection spent years in storage, which has left it largely unorganized and in need of careful attention. At the same time, we experienced a loss of long-time volunteers and are still working to rebuild our capacity in a permanent home.

Despite this, our small but dedicated team is doing everything we can to keep things moving forward to make sure the Society stays active and accessible.

Our volunteer, Taylor, is currently working on transcribing newspapers, newsletters, and other materials from the collection to make them publicly accessible online. This is a long-term, ongoing project, with new stories added regularly to our Stories and Insights section.

Looking ahead, we have no shortage of ideas and goals, especially as we prepare for America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026. Our volunteer schedules are full, and we don’t have the hands to bring these plans to life on our own.

If you value local history, enjoy research, or want to help share untold stories, we’d love to have your support. In addition to on-site help, we also have remote research opportunities available.

We are proud of the work being done and grateful for the support we receive, but to truly thrive, we need more people to join us. If this mission speaks to you, please consider lending a hand.