Founded in the year 1993, the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame, was established with the intent to showcase the achievements and contributions made by the women of Connecticut in various fields, all for their community, state and country. This non-profit organization promotes awareness through its educational programs and has inspired many young women and girls across Connecticut to follow their role models. Here one can explore the life and achievements of celebrated women, which are well documented, thorough a wide range of programs, all programs offered are free of cost to the citizens of Connecticut. One can also explore their Virtual Hall on their website and get a feel and understanding of the organization.
The Heritage Center was established in the year 1984, and is located at George Street, and is adjacent to the famous St.Micheal Catholic Church of New Haven. Around 75 years ago, it started off as a small initiative with a few photographs, and today the center has grown to seven huge exhibition rooms, and includes historical documents of all Ukrainians settled in New Haven and Connecticut, a collection of Ukrainian artifacts and costumes, and other major literary resources, which includes more than 4000 books in both English and Ukrainian language and are available on a lending basis. This initiative has not only preserved the culture and heritage of Ukraine, but also given a platform to showcase the true rich culture and heritage of Ukraine to the world. The center is open on weekends i.e. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and entry is free for all.
The museum is dedicated to educating the visitors about the local community and the history of Connecticut’s military. The museum exhibits an extensive collection of artifacts and military memorabilia of every battle since the revolutionary war, taking every visitor back into time. The museum also has a collection of more than a 1000 books for history buffs interested in the military history and research work. The highlight being a wide range of military uniforms and gear from various periods of history. Admission to the museum is free and donations are accepted.
Quaint, historic facades hem the waters edge in Downtown Milford. This charming neighborhood is rife with locally-owned shops and specialty boutiques, alongside cafes, restaurants and theaters. Dine at local favorites like the Seven Seas and Stonebridge, or catch a live performance at the Milford Center for the Arts. Downtown Milford also hosts a variety of festivals each year, the most notable of which is the annual Oyster Festival. Come be enchanted by MIlford's historic downtown.