Submitted by Elizabeth Malloy, Executive Director, Haddam Historical Society
(January 6, 2023) — The Haddam Historical Society has been awarded an $8100 Connecticut Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities (CTH). The Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants assist organizations as they recover from the pandemic and maintain and grow their ability to serve their community and the public.
The grant money will be used to support our organization by:
Growing and maintaining our ability to serve the Haddam community and general public.
Improving and upgrading our website, information technology and digital infrastructure.
Creating additional family and child-friendly programs and activities.
Diversifying our audience by upgrading tours and program offerings.
Executive Director Elizabeth Malloy noted that the grant will “help us craft a compelling experience for both the online and in-person visitor that is relevant, educational and entertaining.”
The Haddam Historical Society was one of 725 organizations in Connecticut receiving a Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant. Totaling more than $8.5 million, these grants are part of a two-year, $30.7 million investment in the arts, humanities and cultural nonprofits by the Connecticut General Assembly and approved by Governor Ned Lamont.
About the Haddam Historical Society: The mission of the Haddam Historical Society (HHS) is to preserve, collect, interpret, and promote the history and heritage of Haddam for present and future generations, to instill a pride of place and respect for the community, and to encourage broad public engagement. The Thankful Arnold House Museum is a historic house museum dating from the late 18th century and is a member of the Connecticut Women’s Heritage Trail and Connecticut’s Historic Gardens. The Society is also responsible for the Haddam Shad Museum, which is dedicated to the preservation of shad fishing history in the Connecticut River Valley.
About Connecticut Humanities: CT Humanities (CTH) is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants, partnerships and collaborative programs. CTH projects, administration and program development are supported by state and federal matching funds, community foundations and gifts from private sources.
About Connecticut Office of the Arts: The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is the state agency charged with fostering the health of Connecticut’s creative economy. Part of the state’s Department of Economic and Community Development, the COA is funded by the State of Connecticut and the National Endowment for the Arts.
