Southbury Historical Society

The Southbury Historical Society was organized in 1983 by a group of Southbury residents who were interested in preserving the town’s rich historic heritage, including its historic sites and structures.

The Society operates four distinct historic buildings: the 1762 Bullet Hill School, the c. 1820 Ludorf Barn, the 1873 Old Town Hall Museum, and the 1904 South Britain Library. The Southbury Historic Buildings Commission oversees the preservation, maintenance and security of the Bullet Hill School, the Old Town Hall Museum, and the South Britain Library. Board members and volunteers of the Society run the operations of all four buildings.

Since its founding, the Society has been actively collecting, documenting, and cataloguing artifacts and archival materials that relate to the historical development of Southbury up to the present. The collections have grown largely from donations by individuals. The Society has been displaying these collections for the education and enjoyment of the town’s residents and visitors at the Old Town Hall Museum in the South Britain area of Southbury.

All the work of the Society is strictly volunteer driven and is done by various committees. The Society depends on contributions of both time and money from Southbury residents and others who are interested in preserving the town’s rich history.