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Historic Main Street Walking Tour
A guided tour through Watertown's historic downtown buildings and stories.
Downtown Watertown · $10RegisterWatertown & Oakville, Connecticut
Watertown's History Lives Here.
The Watertown History Museum preserves and shares the people, places, objects, and stories that shaped our community — and connects them to the town we call home today.
Our Mission
“Preserving, sharing, and connecting people with the history of Watertown and Oakville.”
Founded in 1945 as the Watertown Historical Society, the museum has grown into a research destination, exhibit space, and community gathering place.
Upcoming
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Explore the Collection
Watertown and Oakville's history spans generations of people, places, and industry.
Research & Resources
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Whether you're tracing your family, researching a house, or exploring an old photograph, start here.
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From the Archives · Local Legend
The Old Leatherman's Watertown Route
For decades, a mysterious wanderer in hand-stitched leather clothing walked a repeating circuit through Connecticut towns — including Watertown.
Read the StoryPreserving Watertown Since 1945
Organization founded as the Watertown Historical Society.
Museum space established at DeForest Street.
Museum establishes its home at 401 Main Street.
Growing collections, exhibits, research, and programming.
Make a day of it
Come See Watertown's Story Up Close.
Explore local stories, changing exhibits, and research resources in our historic home.
- Open Thursday–Saturday, 10am–4pm
- Free admission · Donations welcome
- 401 Main Street, Watertown, CT
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