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Founded in 1916 with the goal of preserving and displaying memorabilia from Wallingford's rich history and providing a source of education about our ever-evolving, centuries old town.

Our Locations

Parsons House
180 South Main Street

Hours
Sundays 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Memorial Day thru Labor Day 

Yalesville Library
400 Church Street

Hours
Currently under construction 

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Upcoming Events

  • New Years Eve Bell Ringing
    New Years Eve Bell Ringing
    Dec 31, 2025, 11:00 PM – Jan 01, 2026, 12:30 AM
    Wallingford, 180 S Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Dec 31, 2025, 11:00 PM – Jan 01, 2026, 12:30 AM
    Wallingford, 180 S Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Join us at the Parsons House as we ring in 2026.
  • Red, White & You Parade
    Red, White & You Parade
    Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Celebrate Americas 250th Birthday with a truly patriot parade
  • Shop, Sip & Stroll
    Shop, Sip & Stroll
    Jun 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Don’t dash after the parade—stay and celebrate the best of Wallingford!
  • American Dance Revolution!
    American Dance Revolution!
    Jun 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Wallingford, Simpson Ct, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Wallingford, Simpson Ct, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    After a full day of parades, art, food, and fun, there’s still one more celebration to keep the energy high and the good times rolling!
  • Red, White & Hue: WACA Art Show
    Red, White & Hue: WACA Art Show
    Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Celebrate the colorful creativity of our community at Red, White & Hue, the Wallingford Arts & Culture Association’s Semiquincentennial Art Show.
  • Porch Beats & Patriotic Seats: Wallingford’s PorchFest
    Porch Beats & Patriotic Seats: Wallingford’s PorchFest
    Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wallingford, N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Bring your lawn chairs, walking shoes, and patriotic spirit for Porch Beats & Patriotic Seats—Wallingford’s own PorchFest!
  • Freedom & Fun: Family Day on the Green
    Freedom & Fun: Family Day on the Green
    Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Wallingford, 333 Christian St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Wallingford, 333 Christian St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
    Wrap up a weekend of celebration with a big dose of family fun!

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