Webster’s birthplace helps tell the story of one man’s vision and impact on American culture. Educational programs led by costumed interpreters are available on-site and as outreach.

Explore the first Academy in the nation for young African American women and learn about the history of the abolitionist movement and the life at the Prudence Crandall.

Experience the New England region’s rich railroad heritage through the museum’s educational exhibits and a ride on the Naugatuck Railroad, a fully restored 83-year-old coal-fired steam locomotive.

This museum preserves and interprets the history of textiles, textile arts, and the textile industry. Tours are led by trained museum docents, and provide groups with a greater understanding of trends in textile technology and culture from colonial times to the present..