Exhibits
Captain David Judson House
An outstanding collection of Chinese porcelain is displayed in the dining room as well as a circa 1750 Crown Great Chair (Heart and Crown), a form unique to this area. A huge fireplace, complete with period accessories, dominates the kitchen. A rare 18th century clothes press, original to the house, is located in the "west chamber" along with a canopy bed on which is a candlewick spread dated "1808 MB". The fireplace wall of this room exhibits its original paneling. Slave quarters and displays of fishing, oystering, and farming tools are located in the basement.
The Captain David Judson House is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
Catharine B. Mitchell Museum
Adjacent to the Judson House is the modern Catharine Bunnell Mitchell Museum with permanent exhibits of Stratford history and changing gallery exhibits which feature items from the collections of the Stratford Historical Society.
An extensive Genealogy library is located in the Office area of the Museum. Learn more about Research.
Beach Family Carriage House
The Beach Family Carriage House: The carriage house, built approximately 1880-1885, was built by the prominent Beach family of 1812 Elm St. The carriage and horse were housed on the ground floor while the upper floor was used for storage of hay and grains.
Before 1909, when electricity came to Stratford, the Beach family owned a gasoline-powered electric generator which benefited several houses in the Elm St. area. The original green glass insulators on the building probably date to the turn of the 20th century. The upper level was used for many years for Halloween parties and other family and neighborhood gatherings.
In late February 2004, the Stratford Historical Society was given the opportunity to acquire and move the Carriage House which was in the way of development of the property at 1812 Elm St. The Society accepted the challenge, saved the building, and celebrated its re-birth in August 2005.
Visit Our Virtual Exhibitions
A virtual museum exhibition is an online experience that allows you to explore museum collections from the comfort of your own space. Through digital technology, we bring our artifacts, artworks, and treasures to you—no matter where you are. These exhibitions are designed to offer an accessible way to engage with Stratford's history, all from your own devise.
In our latest exhibition, Curiosity Cabinet, we present a collection of lesser-known, but equally fascinating, items from our archives.
