Our Story

The Shelton Historical Society is a private, 501(c) non-profit organization. The Society was established in 1969 by a group of civic-minded individuals whose goal was to save historic structures during a time when suburban growth was rampant.  They were successful in saving the circa 1822 Brownson House and the one room 1872 Trap Falls School.  These buildings required relocation, however, and a one-acre site was secured, donated along with a barn built in the 1860’s, by a generous couple who had farmed many acres in what would soon become a suburban neighborhood.  These two buildings were moved in 1971; two small outbuildings were later added to the complex.  A sixth structure was added in 2007 to house horse-drawn vehicles, including a restored carry-all that once transported children to school.  Today these buildings form the Shelton History Center on Ripton Road in Shelton.