Gunn Museum
The Gunn Museum has been collecting, preserving and sharing the history of Washington, Conn. Orville Platt became our first curator. In 1966 June S.
The Gunn Historical Museum presents an ever-changing view of local history in one of the most beautiful locations in Connecticut. The museum is housed in a 1781 residence overlooking the historic Washington Green in Litchfield County and a national award-winning long-term exhibit about the history of the town is featured in our galleries. Our beginnings date back to 1899 when the local chapter of
12/01/2023
🌲Trees, Trees Everywhere! Don't forget - Gunn Memorial Library and Museum's Festival of Trees this Saturday, December 2 from 5-7 pm. Tickets available at the door! Come and enjoy a lovely evening with us!..
011/JW0126 Shepaug River early 1900s
012/JW5507 Kirby Brook 1922
005/2013.12.1 Congregational Church early 1900s
12/01/2023
The Gunn Memorial Library and Museum’s 2024 calendar features Washington’s sport teams. All proceeds benefit the Museum! Stop in to purchase or visit our website https://www.gunnlibrary.org/gunn-museum/museum-support/shop/.
11/24/2023
🎁Black Friday Shopping circa late 1800s. Carl Bader's Meat Market, Main St. (now River Rd.), Washington Depot, CT...
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11/17/2023
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Our House to Yours!
From Our Collection: Tin Kitchen, Apple Peeler, Flour Sifter.
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11/10/2023
Current exhibit at Gunn Museum.
Thank you to all of our Veterans!..
Veterans Day November 11.
11/03/2023
⏰ PSA from Gunn Museum:
Set your clocks back this weekend!
(From our Collection: Antique Mantle Clock with Alarm. Circa late 1800s)..
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10/26/2023
We hope to continue to be your number one choice in Litchfield County-- please nominate the library and museum! Thank you!
Readers Choice Survey 2024 The annual Best of Litchfield County - Readers Choice issue includes the local businesses with the most votes from our readers. In the guide, we have listed the three businesses in each category with the most votes.
10/20/2023
The Annual Cemetery Tour is canceled due to the forecasted nor'easter, even light precipitation makes for unsafe walking conditions in the cemetery as well as an unhealthy environment for the volunteer actors and tour guides who are in the elements for several hours. We look forward to sharing a filmed version of the tour with you soon. Thank you for your understanding and support.
10/05/2023
We are excited to partner with The Po Cafe on the 16th Annual Cemetery Tour on Saturday October 21. The Po will be open during the Cemetery Tour offering tour attendees complimentary cider and sweet treats. The Po’s full kitchen menu will be available for those who are in the mood for burgers, smoothies, coffee and more!
09/23/2023
Cemetery Tour Actors and Tour Guides Meeting Tuesday September 26 at 6:00pm in the Wykeham Room at the Library. All interested person are welcome!
09/17/2023
09/12/2023
Join us on Monday for a special lecture on Washington's own Benjamin Foulois.
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Founding Flier: Benjamin Foulois and the Air Force’s “Can-Do” Spirit Zoom Lecture Founding Flier: Benjamin Foulois and the Air Force’s “Can-Do” Spirit with Dr. Doug Lantry
09/02/2023
Norman Sunshine Center of the Washington Art Association. Looking forward to the Ribbon Cutting tomorrow! (Photograph is dated Aug. 16, 1916 at which time it was the Swedish Trinity Lutheran Church)
08/26/2023
Don't miss this Author Talk with Bill Liska and Kim Perlotto on The Eighth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War on Tuesday at the American Legion Hall!
Register online at www.gunnlibrary.org/programs.
08/26/2023
Join us September 18 on Zoom for a special lecture about Washington's own Benjamin Foulois!
Founding Flier: Benjamin Foulois and the Air Force’s “Can-Do” Spirit Zoom Lecture Founding Flier: Benjamin Foulois and the Air Force’s “Can-Do” Spirit with Dr. Doug Lantry
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5 Wykeham Road
Washington, CT
06793
Opening Hours
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 3pm |
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