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The Gilead Room at Yale
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Yale University Art Gallery
This magnificent room was created in Gilead nearly 250 years ago. After about 80 years in storage since its removal from the house at 650 Gilead Street, the Gilead Room was recently unveiled to the public. In 1930, Everett Meeks, the dean of Yale’s School of Fine Arts referred to it as "the finest Connecticut room I know of". The hand carved summer beam, post and panels are the envy of all. The Gilead Room is featured at the newly renovated Yale University Art Gallery. For the room's life history and pictures, ... (Read more)
Welcome!
Old Town HallWelcome to the web site of the Hebron Historical Society. We are a non-profit corporation established in 1966 "to develop interest in, preserve, and promote Hebron history by every feasible means to as wide an audience as possible.”
Whether you are a first-time visitor or a regular user of the site, we hope you will enjoy learning more about Hebron’s long and colorful history and about the events and programs we will be sponsoring in the months ahead.
By clicking on “Hebron History”, you’ll find dozens of stories about key events and distinguished citizens from Hebron’s past, as well as articles about Society-sponsored programs and projects from recent years.
Thank you for your interest in Hebron history. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming meetings or programs. If you are interested in becoming a member, click on the “Memberships” tab above to get a printable application.