The Cheshire Historical Society
Hitchcock Phillips House
43 Church Drive
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Our Gift Shop
Please come and see our Gift Shop at the Cheshire Historical Society.
Except for our Summer Recess, and Sunday, December 26th, and Easter Sunday, the Hitchcock-Phillips House Museum will be open to the public every Sunday afternoon 2:00 to 4:00 PM. To schedule a visit at another time, call (203) 272-8771 or (203) 271-2378.
CHESHIRE HISTORY BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!
Landmarks of Old Cheshire - Cheshire
Bicentennial Committee
Considered the definitive story of the town from its first settlement before
1700 to 1976. The book includes charming wash drawings and detailed histories
of almost all 18th century houses still standing ($35)
Images of America: Cheshire by Ron
Gagliardi
Published in 2001, this book documents the town's history from prehistoric times
through 1929. It contains 240 historic photos that capture the spirit of the
town's early years ($20)
Our Town - Cheshire Connecticut 1780-1890
by Marion Moore Coleman
Reflections, memories and historical notes from throughout the town's history.
Most of the assembled articles were published originally in The Cheshire
Herald ($35)
The Durand Family of Cheshire Connecticut
by Sterling Jewett
Collection of information on the musical Durand Family ($25)
The Barite Mines of Cheshire by
Crawford E. Fritts
Definitive study of Cheshire's early mines ($10)
Reflections on the Canal in Cheshire
by Raymond L. Beard
With special summary on canal finances by Arthur J. Frechette, Jr. Excellent
information on the canal and Cheshire's Lock 12 ($5)
Also on sale at the Society:
1882 Map of Cheshire - 18 x 24 inches ($5) Click here for electronic version
"Door of Cheshire" Poster
Created by Hope Reinhard, this colorful poster features 20 doorways from local
historic houses. Originally priced at $25. All proceeds benefits the Society
($10)
Set of 10 Historic Post Cards - black and white with Cheshire street scenes ($3)
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