Shelton Historical Society to open its doors May 5 as part of 'The Great Give'

Nonprofits in Valley seeking donations

SHELTON - Many area organizations, including the Shelton Historical Society, will be 
participating in The Great Give 2015, a 36-hour online giving event beginning at 8 
a.m. next Tuesday. 

While donors may make a contribution at any time during the 36-hour period which ends at 8 p.m. May 6, those who wish to donate to the Shelton Historical Society in person and
see where funds will be used, are welcome to visit the circa 1822 Brownson House on the
Shelton History Center grounds on May 5, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Volunteers will be available to assist in navigating the secure online donation form; a
credit card must be used to make the donation. Information about volunteer and membership opportunities will be available, along with coffee, tea, and
sweets. 

The Great Give 2015 is organized and supported by the Valley Community Foundation, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, and Give Local America.

The Shelton Historical Society owns Shelton History Center, a museum complex
of six historic buildings at 70 Ripton Road,  just north of the Huntington Green, and strives
to provide programs of historical interest to the community, including notable school enrichment programs.

Upcoming events include Connecticut Open House Day June 13, Vintage Vehicles Antique
and Classic Car Show on Father’s Day, and an enrichment program for children, Adventures in History, in August.

For information call 203-925-1803 or visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see announcements on Facebook.

This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.