Upcoming Events
Smoke House Event
On Saturday October 10th, we will once again host our very successful Smokehouse Demonstration and Tasting. Smoke-master Jim Barnett, a Clinton resident and retired Director of Yale Law School Dining, will again be lighting the fire in our historical stone smokehouse. This will be the 6th year Jim will be presenting the Smokehouse Event at the Clinton Historical Society.
MENU
Smoked BBQ St. Louis Ribs
Smoked Swordfish Kabobs
Acorn Squash with Walnuts and Dried Cranberries
Potato Salad with House Smoked Bacon
Baby Greens Salad with Scape Vinaigrette
Bread and Butter
The ticket price is $25 per person.
At 1:00 p.m., Jim will give a free smokehouse demonstration, which is open to the public. The ticketed tasting event will be plated and served from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
You are welcome to bring your own chairs and enjoy this event as well as our beautiful gardens.
Tickets for the tasting event are $25 per person and are available online now. CLICK HERE TO ORDER. These sell out quickly every year, don’t delay…
Revolutionary War Lecture Series - Part 4: 1777 - Hope Springs Eternal
The Clinton and Killingworth historical societies present a lecture series commemorating the 250 anniversary of the American revolution and the roles of Clinton and Killingworth.
PRESENTED BY DAVID LEVASSEUR, FORMER KILLINGWORTH TOWN HISTORIAN AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BOTH CLINTON AND KILLINGWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETIES
Holiday Luncheon - Dec 9, 2026
The Clinton Historical Society is once again pleased to host its very popular Holiday Luncheons on December 9 & 10. Come and step back in time with us to enjoy a sumptuous meal in the historic 1750 Old Brick at 103 East Main Street in Clinton. Courtesy of the Clinton Arbor Club, you will enjoy rooms beautifully decorated for the holidays. These elegant holiday luncheons provide a rare opportunity to dine in a gracious 18th century historic setting.
Menu: coming soon
Serving will begin promptly at noon. The price for the luncheon is $??.?? per person. Tickets will be available on our website, clintoncthistory.org beginning ?, through December ?, 2025.
(Should you experience any difficulty, please contact ?)
? is coordinating the event along with ?. All meals will be lovingly prepared by ?.
Please be advised that tickets are limited and sell out quickly. The event is open to the public; festive dress is encouraged.
Holiday Luncheon - Dec 10, 2026
The Clinton Historical Society is once again pleased to host its very popular Holiday Luncheons on December 9 & 10. Come and step back in time with us to enjoy a sumptuous meal in the historic 1750 Old Brick at 103 East Main Street in Clinton. Courtesy of the Clinton Arbor Club, you will enjoy rooms beautifully decorated for the holidays. These elegant holiday luncheons provide a rare opportunity to dine in a gracious 18th century historic setting.
Menu: coming soon
Serving will begin promptly at noon. The price for the luncheon is $??.?? per person. Tickets will be available on our website, clintoncthistory.org beginning ?, through December ?, 2025.
(Should you experience any difficulty, please contact ?)
? is coordinating the event along with ?. All meals will be lovingly prepared by ?.
Please be advised that tickets are limited and sell out quickly. The event is open to the public; festive dress is encouraged.
Revolutionary War Lecture Series - Part 3: 1776: A Year of a Declaration, Despair, & Hope
The Clinton and Killingworth historical societies present a lecture series commemorating the 250 anniversary of the American revolution and the roles of Clinton and Killingworth.
PRESENTED BY DAVID LEVASSEUR, FORMER KILLINGWORTH TOWN HISTORIAN AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BOTH CLINTON AND KILLINGWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETIES.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85100352959?pwd=XotXcYIa7XN1PNCiAJhoBPtfN9fpHl.1
Meeting ID: 851 0035 2959
Passcode: 207883
seating is limited, Please sign up in advance at Henry Carter Hull library
Holiday Luncheon - Dec 11, 2025
The Clinton Historical Society is once again pleased to host its very popular Holiday Luncheons on December 9 & 10. Come and step back in time with us to enjoy a sumptuous meal in the historic 1750 Old Brick at 103 East Main Street in Clinton. Courtesy of the Clinton Arbor Club, you will enjoy rooms beautifully decorated for the holidays. These elegant holiday luncheons provide a rare opportunity to dine in a gracious 18th century historic setting.
Menu: coming soon
Serving will begin promptly at noon. The price for the luncheon is $??.?? per person. Tickets will be available on our website, clintoncthistory.org beginning ?, through December ?, 2025.
(Should you experience any difficulty, please contact ?)
? is coordinating the event along with ?. All meals will be lovingly prepared by ?.
Please be advised that tickets are limited and sell out quickly. The event is open to the public; festive dress is encouraged.
Holiday Luncheon - Dec 10, 2025
The Clinton Historical Society is once again pleased to host its very popular Holiday Luncheons on December 9 & 10. Come and step back in time with us to enjoy a sumptuous meal in the historic 1750 Old Brick at 103 East Main Street in Clinton. Courtesy of the Clinton Arbor Club, you will enjoy rooms beautifully decorated for the holidays. These elegant holiday luncheons provide a rare opportunity to dine in a gracious 18th century historic setting.
Menu: coming soon
Serving will begin promptly at noon. The price for the luncheon is $??.?? per person. Tickets will be available on our website, clintoncthistory.org beginning ?, through December ?, 2025.
(Should you experience any difficulty, please contact ?)
? is coordinating the event along with ?. All meals will be lovingly prepared by ?.
Please be advised that tickets are limited and sell out quickly. The event is open to the public; festive dress is encouraged.
Smokehouse Demonstration & Tasting 2025
The Smokehouse Demonstration and Tasting is one of our most popular events! The Demonstration is free and open to the public and begins at 1:00 PM. The Smokehouse Tasting is a ticketed event, held from 4:00-6:00 PM. This year’s menu features items prepared in the historic smokehouse by expert chef Jim Barnett. Dry Rubbed Smoked Pork Ribs, Buttery Smoked Garlic Shrimp Skewers, Herb Smoked Corn on the Cob, Smoked Sweet Potato Casserole, Tossed greens with Dressing, Bread & Butter. All items except the salad and bread will have had part of its preparation done in the smokehouse.
Drinks will be available for a voluntary contribution.
Click "View Event" for more info and to purchase Tasting tickets.
Blacksmith Event 2025
Please join us for a blacksmith demonstration. Our volunteer blacksmiths will fashion hooks, bottle openers, broaches, and decorative leaves out of raw steel using a coal fired forge and antique anvils.
Members Garden Party 2025
Members are invited to join us in the gardens for our annual Garden Party. Refreshments will be provided. Come let us thank you for supporting CHS all year long. (Rain date Sep 14)
Plant Sale - Spring 2024
Memorial Day - 2024
