Prudence Crandall Museum, Canterbury

Events and Programs

Open House Day

Saturday, June 14, 2025

10 am to 4 pm

The Prudence Crandall Museum will be open with free admission for self-guided tours during the annual Open House Day event. 

Old Home Day

Saturday, September 27, 2025

11 am to 4 pm

The Prudence Crandall Museum will be open with free admission for self-guided tours during the Canterbury Historical Society’s annual Canterbury Old Home Day event.  All ages are encouraged to participate in a Kindness Stones painting activity—visitors can leave their created Kindness Stones in the Peace Garden, or take them to share with others.

*NOTE: Parking will be at the Helen Baldwin Middle School on Rte. 14. A shuttle to the Canterbury Green will be provided. The museum is across from the Canterbury Green.

 

National Cat Day

Monday, October 27, 2025

Last day museum is open for the season

Free admission to the Prudence Crandall Museum with donation of unopened cat food (wet or dry, any brand/any flavor), brand-new cat toys and supplies (not accepting litter-related items at this time), or paper towels and garbage bags.  All items will be donated to the Paws Cat Shelter, a no-kill shelter in Putnam, CT.  In recognition of violence perpetuated against women, children, and animals, the museum honors National Cat Day by collecting food and supplies to keep our feline friends safe. Link to reserve tour tickets coming in 2025.