Ethnic Heritage Center

The Ethnic Heritage Center was formed in 1988. It is a unique association of ethnic historical societies. Since 1992, the Ethnic Heritage Center has been located on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. We have been at our present building, which provides us with exhibit, programming, and archival space, since 2001.

The Center's goals are:

• to foster a greater recognition, understanding and appreciation of all members of our diverse ethnic populations by promoting a more friendly, harmonious and cooperative community,
• to expand community outreach and program participation throughout the state,
• to use our archives of objects, memorabilia, manuscripts and books to develop exhibits, publications and special events, and
• to promote active use of the Ethnic Heritage Center's archival papers and collections by scholars, students and individuals of all ages.

In addition to the activities undertaken by the Center as a consortium, the Center's member societies undertake individual community activities, special events and publication of their own newsletters.