March is Irish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the deep history and contributions of Irish immigrants and Irish Americans in Naugatuck. The Naugatuck History Museum is seeking photographs, documents, stories, and memorabilia that highlight the Irish experience in our town.

Do you have family photos, personal stories, or historical artifacts that reflect Irish heritage in Naugatuck? Help us ensure that these histories are preserved for future generations!

Examples of What We’re Looking For (But Not Limited To)
Family photographs & personal histories – Irish immigrants and Irish American families in Naugatuck
Immigration records, naturalization papers, or letters from Irish ancestors
Memorabilia from Irish-owned businesses (pubs, bakeries, unions, social clubs)
Church records, school yearbooks, or event programs featuring Irish families
Oral histories & recorded interviews about growing up in an Irish household
Cultural artifacts – Irish dance costumes, traditional music instruments, publications, St. Patrick’s Day memorabilia

Have something different? That’s great too! If it tells the story of Irish life in Naugatuck, we’d love to see it.

How to Contribute
Visit Us – Drop off items at the Naugatuck History Museum during open hours, Saturdays, 10 am - 4 pm.
Email Us

Every contribution helps honor and preserve the legacy of Naugatuck’s Irish American community. Thank you for helping us tell these important stories!

Women have shaped Naugatuck’s history in countless ways, and we want to ensure their contributions are remembered. This Women’s History Month, we invite the community to help expand our collection by contributing artifacts, documents, and stories that highlight the impact of women in Naugatuck.

Do you have photographs, letters, memorabilia, or personal stories of local women? Whether they were leaders, educators, factory workers, mothers, athletes, or artists, their stories deserve to be preserved.

We welcome all contributions that help tell the stories of Naugatuck’s women. Below are just a few ideas-

Personal & Family Histories – Photos, diaries, letters, and oral histories of Naugatuck women.
Women in the Workforce – Work uniforms, name badges, pay stubs, factory photos, stories of women in business.
Women in Education – Yearbooks, graduation programs, photos of female teachers or students.
Women in Community & Social Movements – Documents or memorabilia from women’s organizations, advocacy efforts, or volunteer groups.
Women in Arts & Culture – Artwork, poetry, music programs, sewing patterns, or fashion items.
Women in Sports & Recreation – Trophies, uniforms, photos of local female athletes.
Wartime Contributions – Military service items, letters, Red Cross memorabilia, photos of women supporting war efforts.
Everyday Life & Domestic History – Handwritten cookbooks, household items, vintage recipes, photos of daily life.
Women’s Rights & Achievements – Newspaper articles, records of first female leaders in town, political involvement.

How to Contribute:
Drop off items at the Naugatuck History Museum during open hours, Saturdays, 10 am - 4 pm.
Email us if you have questions or would like to share digital copies of documents and photos.

Every contribution helps preserve the legacy of Naugatuck’s women for future generations. Let’s ensure their stories are told!