For those inevitable rainy days, we offer the following suggestions:
Henry Carter Hull Library
10 Killingworth Turnpike
669-2342
Serving the people of Clinton since 1910, the Henry Carter Hull Library offers a collection of 32,000 books, videos, books on tape, and compact discs, generating 200,000 circulation this year alone. Children's hours, book discussion groups, art exhibits and large print materials for the sight-impaired are available.
The Stanton House
63 East Main Street
669-2132
Maintained as a museum of American Antiquities by Connecticut National Bank. Part home, part general store (c. 1790); almost all furnishings original. Extensive collection of antique Americana. Open July and and August or by appointment. Call (860) 669-6364 Free. Donations welcome.
Clinton Historical Society
Captain Elisha White House (Old Brick)
103 East Main Street
Oldest brick house on shoreline from New Haven to New London features Colonial herb garden, 19th century American portraits, Historical Society Library with local genealogies, late 18th and 19th century furnishings. Library open on Wednesdays 9-1 1 a.m. Hours: July through August Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 p.m. and by appointment, call 669-6059.
Historical Room
Andrews Memorial Town Hall, Room 107
Established in 1938 by the Clinton Historical Society to preserve Clinton's history and traditions. Dolls, china, pressed glass, silver, clothing, early household appliances, special nautical exhibit, interesting collection of tin articles, Indian artifacts, etc. Open Mondays, September through June from 2-4 pm. Open July and August, Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m. Also by appointment, call 669-6059. Free.
