Genealogy: Rocky Hill, CT History & Resources

The Rocky Hill Historical Society is an assembly of people who are interested in the history of the Town of Rocky Hill. Through our volunteer members cooperative efforts, we provide education, events, and an understanding and appreciation of the town, as well as our State, Nation and American heritage.

A private, nonprofit, educational organization established in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society is the state’s official historical society and one of the oldest in the nation. Located at One Elizabeth Street in Hartford, the CHS houses a museum, library, and the Edgar F. Waterman Research Center that are open to the public and funded by private contributions. The CHS’s collection includes more than 4 million manuscripts, graphics, books, artifacts, and other historical materials accessible at our campus and on loan at other organizations.

The CHS collection, programs and exhibits help Connecticut residents connect with each other, have conversations that shape our communities, and make informed decisions based on our past and present.

The Godfrey Library is an independent, non-profit organization specializing in genealogy, family history and local history. It is membership-based, and anyone with an interest can join.

The Connecticut State Library is an Executive Branch agency of the State of Connecticut. The State Library provides a variety of library, information, archival, public records, museum, and administrative services for citizens of Connecticut, as well as for the employees and officials of all three branches of State government. The State Library also serves students, researchers, public libraries and town governments throughout the state