Fairfield Attractions
Fairfield (pop. 53,500) is set along the coast of Long Island Sound, with more than eight miles of shoreline. There are public beaches, a marina, boat basins, as well as opportunities for fishing, golfing, camping, hiking, swimming, boating, picnicking, skating and cross-country skiing.
Fairfield Historical Society Museum
The Fairfield Historical Society Museum contains a collection of clothing and textiles, fine arts, household furnishings, silver, brass, pewter, ceramics and glass, clocks, toys, dolls, woodworking tools, agricultural implements, and nautical instruments. Many of the items pertain to the history of the local area.
Fairfield Historical Society
370 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06430-6647
United States
370 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06430-6647
United States
Phone 1 (203) 259-1598
Fax 1 (203) 255-2716
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Ogden House & Gardens
Ogden House is a saltbox-style house that was completed in 1750. The Ogden family called this house their home for 125 years. The interior is furnished with textiles and fine furniture based on information from family documents. The herb garden features plants that were typical of that time period.
Fairfield Historical Society
370 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06430-6647
United States
370 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06430-6647
United States
Phone 1 (203) 259-1598
Fax 1 (203) 255-2716
Hours
June 7 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 |
Parking
Free
Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall was rebuilt in 1791 and contains land records and other documents.
Hours
June 15 to September 7
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
September 8 to June 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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