~ WELCOME TO 2019 ~
I C R C is now open on our regular
schedule – Tues & Thurs 10 – 4
* and by special appointment *
I C R C will be open Saturdays
starting on May 11 th thru the
summer and early fall
Thank You for renewing your
membership as we depend on
your continued support
Are you interested in becoming
a VOLUNTEER ? Click Here
* * * BREAKING NEWS * * *
After many, many decades – the four
masted schooner RUTH has returned
to her original home port of Old Mystic Conn and is available for inspection at
The Indian and Colonial Research Center
This vessel is the centerpiece of our new gallery exhibit now on display which
features Old Mystic eccentric collector of curios Charles Q Eldredge
and see why he called his estate RIVERVIEW
? MYSTERY PHOTO ?
Can you help identify the location
of a massive glacial boulder ?
See the photos on our Gallery page
and get an research update
We Honor the memory of one of our longtime members VIRGIL HUNTLEY
a local historian who recently passed away at the age of 101 and we thank
him for remembering us in his will
We have recently upgraded our five
computer stations with reconditioned
equipment that is ten times faster than
the ten plus year old antiquated processors that we have been limping by with for far to long – THANKS to the local Woman’s Club for their very generous contribution towards this much
welcomed improvement
Our home, the 1856 Mystic Bank building
is now officially recorded with both the
National & State Register of Historic Places
The COMBINATION to the inner vault
door was re-determined after it was taken apart and cleaned
We recently reacquired the original
accountants stand up, slant top desk from the banks early days, which had
remained in the protective custody of the Schoonover family for several
generations – Thanks so much
No more dim corners – we have installed
modern L E D track lights in the rooms of the old building so bring your sunglasses
130 Years Ago ~ November 1888 Election
Impassioned Yawps – Chewing Gum and
Parades just too lovely for Anything !
See our GALLERY page for arousing
details and a few good laughs
We are always seeking to expand our collections, gain new members and we welcome any donations and new volunteers.
Please come and visit us soon to explore the rich history that awaits within our
archives – you will be amazed and
delighted what you might find here . . . .
Eskimos – Yes, we even have those ! !