Civil War Exhibit
The experiences of local Union soldiers come vividly to life in our permanent exhibit, Hard Tack, Salt Pork and Faith, in which soldiers’ own words are juxtaposed with their belongings.

Their Own Stories
Hear the voices from Middletown’s melting pot. Our virtual exhibit chronicles the worlds of a nearly a dozen groups, beginning in 1650 with the Wangunk Indians and the early English colonists. It looks at Africans and follows the waves of European immigrants – Irish, Swedes, Poles, Germans, Jews, Italians and Greeks – who sought a better life in America.

Collections
With a mission to safeguard objects made or used in Middlesex County, we pride ourselves on the breadth of our holdings.
 
Archives
The Middlesex County Historical Society archives feature a broad spectrum of  18th- to 20th-century public records from the city of Middletown and County of Middlesex.

Genealogy & Research
Qualified researchers may utilize the Historical Society’s extensive collection pertaining to Middletown and other Middlesex County communities.