Our Story

The Naugatuck Historical Society was founded in 1959 and is a membership-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization bringing together people who are interested in history, especially in the history of Naugatuck, Connecticut.

We envision a community where people are inspired by history and understand how the stories of Naugatuck inform the present and affect the future.

The Naugatuck Historical Society is an organization that keeps the stories of Naugatuck alive and accessible to the public through exhibits, research, and presentations. We maintain and preserve collections for the purpose of inspiring a love of local history and contributing to civic pride.

Our 2025 Board of Directors

Committees & Contributors

Thanks to these dedicated groups of people and their collaborations, the Naugatuck Historical Society and Museum continues. With their unique skills, the time they generously commit, and their shared passion for preserving local history, they ensure that future generations will have access to Naugatuck’s past.

(Last updated 3/2025)

Collections/ Acquisitions Committee

Bob Gualtieri – Co-Chair
Joanne Cretella – Co-Chair
Brittany Bush
Gene Giancarli
Regina Gorman
Andrew Teator

Events & Programs Committee

Theresa Forish – Interim Chair
Gail Streigle
Taylor Bennett
Brittany Bush
Suzanne Crean
Marty Lee Fenton
Julie Fernandez
Leslie Hadam
Maureen Sitar

Facilities Committee

Joseph Hadam – Chair
Frank Hayden
Marty-Lee Fenton
Eva Beth Kloc
Russ Larrabee

Exhibits Committee

Regina Gorman – Chair
Brittany Bush
Joanne Cretella
Frank Hayden
Andrew Teator

Nominations Committee

Joanne Cretella – Chair
Suzanne Crean
Marty Lee Fenton
Joseph Hadam
Eva Beth Kloc
Jack Lewis

Finance Committee

Joanne Cretella – Co-Chair
Theresa Forish – Co-Chair
Annette Balog
Sherri Beck
Andy Bottinick
Seth Bronko
Joseph Corona
Leslie Hadam
Ken Hanks
Peg Taggett

Publications Committee

Maureen Sitar – Chair
Jack Lewis – Author and Quarterly Editor
Alexandra Qiu – Author