June 11th
Stratford’s Hidden Gems Campaign to Launch with Inaugural Museum Day
The Town of Stratford wants to make sure you know all about our 9 museums and natural resources, so please join us for the inaugural Stratford Hidden Gems campaign. The Town is starting with Stratford Museum Day on June 11th
On Stratford Museum Day, all museum fees are waived, however donations are greatly appreciated.
“Most people are not aware that, in addition to our abundant natural resources, Stratford is home to nine museums” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. “The Hidden Gem’s concept invites the Stratford community and our neighbors to explore Stratford’s diverse museums and our spectacular waterfront and forest.”
Stratford Hidden Gems posters and postcards will be placed throughout Town in the coming weeks. The digital home of the campaign can be viewed at www.stratfordhiddengems.com, which features an interactive map linking users to each locations website.
Below is information on Stratford Museum Day:
| Museum Name | Hours | Notes |
| African American History Museum,
952 East Broadway |
10am – 3pm | Open house and museum presentations throughout the
day. |
| Boothe Park, 500 Main Street Putney | 12pm – 2pm | Building tours and evening cocktail fundraiser from 5-7pm. Visit boothememorialpark.com for more information. |
| Boothe Park Railroad Society, 5800
Main Street Putney |
1pm-4pm |
All indoor and outdoor trains will be in operation. |
| CT Air & Space Museum, 225 B Main
Street |
10am-4pm |
Museum open to the public. |
| Judson House, 967 Academy Hill | 11am – 2pm | Tours of the colonial period Captain David Judson House, family-friendly activities in our newly-renovated museum galleries, and light snacks on the porch. Then stroll through our new Pollinator Garden and enter a drawing to win a
rain barrel for your yard. |
| Merritt Parkway Museum, 6580 Main Street | 9:30am – 4pm | Presentation at 9:30am launching a Merritt Parking orientation Video. |
| National Helicopter Museum, 2480
Main Street |
1pm – 4pm |
Museum tours. |
| Perry House, 1128 West Broad Street | 10am-3pm | Homestead tours. |
| Veterans Museum, 5952 Main Street Putney | 10am – 2pm | Museum tours. Bring photos/ bios of Stratford residents who served in the military to be featured at the museum. |
