“For the Common Good: The History of Haley Farm”

JOIN US: 7:30pm, Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Latham/Chester Store,
108 Main Street, Noank

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the foundation of the United States of America. To commemorate this milestone, history organizations across the State of CT are focusing on sharing stories centered on four major themes. The first of these is “For the Common Good,” a celebration of civic engagement in our communities. This March the Noank Historical Society will explore this theme with a panel discussion on the “Save the Haley Farm Committee” founded by several Noank residents in the 1960s.  Their efforts resulted in the creation of Haley Farm State Park and led to the establishment of the Groton Open Space Association, which actively maintains nearly 2,000 acres of open space land in Groton today. We will also share the history of this property during its three centuries of operation as a farm from 1649-1947.