New Canaan Historical Society, New Canaan, Connecticut
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The New Canaan Historical Society 13 Oenoke Ridge New Canaan, CT 06840 Phone: (203) 966-1776 Fax: (203) 972-5917 E-mail: newcanaan.historical@snet.net Map location

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The Society's Town House is next to St. Michael's Lutheran Church, just beyond God's Acre in New Canaan. The Hanford-Silliman House and other period buildings are located on the same property.

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From I-95 North or South, turn left off exit 13 onto the Post Road and follow this to Darien. When you see the Darien Firehouse on your left, turn right at the light onto Route 124. Follow Route 124 into New Canaan. You will now be on South Avenue. As you enter the town center, turn right at the first traffic light onto Cherry Street, then immediately turn left at the next light onto Main Street.
Continue on Main Street, which becomes Oenoke Ridge, (Route 124) and go up the hill past the New Canaan Fire Company.  At the top of the hill just past St. Michael's Lutheran Church, turn right into the driveway. The Historical Society's Town House entrance will be on your left as you proceed up the driveway.  You will find parking in the rear.

From the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) North or South, use exit 37 and turn left at the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp. You will now be on South Avenue. As you enter the town center, turn right at the first traffic light onto Cherry Street, then immediately turn left at the next light onto Main Street.
Continue on Main Street, which becomes Oenoke Ridge (Route 124), and go up the hill past the New Canaan Fire Company. At the top of the hill just past St. Michael's Lutheran Church, turn right into the driveway. The Historical Society's Town House entrance will be on your left as you proceed up the driveway. You will find parking in the rear.

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