Old Lyme Historical Society

Old Lyme Historical Society is a museum in Town of Old Lyme, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, which is located on Lyme Street. Old Lyme Historical Society is situated near Old Lyme Town Hall, as well as near the fire station Old Lyme Fire Department Lyme Street Station.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Lyme-Old Lyme High School and Florence Griswold Museum.

Lyme-Old Lyme High School

School

Lyme-Old Lyme High School is a public high school in Old Lyme, Connecticut. It serves grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school operated by Lyme-Old Lyme Schools. Lyme-Old Lyme High School is situated 960 feet east of Old Lyme Historical Society.

Florence Griswold Museum

Museum

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The Florence Griswold Museum is an art museum at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Connecticut, whose centerpiece is the former home of Florence Griswold. The house was once the epicenter of the Old Lyme Art Colony whose members played an important role in the development of American Impressionism. Florence Griswold Museum is situated 2,800 feet north of Old Lyme Historical Society.

Old Lyme Congregational Church

Church

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The Old Lyme Congregational Church is located in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The church is noteworthy for having been a favorite subject of Old Lyme art colony painters. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Old Lyme Congregational Church is situated 2,100 feet southwest of Old Lyme Historical Society.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Lyme and Old Lyme Historic District.

Old Lyme

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Old Lyme is a coastal town in Mystic-Eastern region of Connecticut. Old Lyme is a quaint little town at the bottom of the Connecticut River on the East banks. It is generally regarded as a summering destination as it has many gorgeous beaches.

Old Lyme Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Old Lyme Historic District encompasses the historic village center of Old Lyme, Connecticut. Located mainly on Lyme Street south of Interstate 95, the village, settled in the mid-17th century, has an architectural history dating to the early 18th century, flourishing as a shipbuilding center and home to many ship captains.

Old Saybrook

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Old Saybrook is a city of 10,000 people in Connecticut at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Families and tourists enjoy Old Saybrook's beaches, the high quality of restaurants, and the peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Old Lyme Historical Society

Type: Museum
Address: 55 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Categories: building, tourism, and tourist attraction
Location: Town of Old Lyme, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude

41.31835° or 41° 19′ 6″ north

Longitude

-72.32906° or 72° 19′ 45″ west

Elevation

33 feet (10 metres)

Open location code

87H98M9C+89

OpenStreetMap ID

way 779695228

OpenStreetMap feature

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OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=museum

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Old Lyme Town Hall and Old Lyme Fire Department Lyme Street Station.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Center School and Old Lyme Middle School.

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