The Connecticut River Museum’s Thomas A. Stevens Library and research facility is located in the Hayden Chandlery. The white Federal-style structure, built in 1813, was once the home of Captain Richard Hayden, and then his store specializing in ship supplies and provisions.

Mr. Stevens was a writer and historian, and an authority on Connecticut River commerce and transportation. He had collected books, documents, maps, logs, journals, photographs, paintings and prints for more than 60 years. Stevens deeded his collection of materials relating to the Connecticut River to the Foundation.

Hours:

The Stevens library is open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday, 10am-5pm.

Please contact the curator, Amy Trout, by phone: 860-767-8269 ext. 115, or by email: atrout@ctrivermuseum.org

Directions:

Connecticut River Museum
67 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426
860-767-8269

From Interstate 91, take Exit 22 (CT Route 9 South). Take CT Route 9 South (26 miles) to Exit 3 (Essex) and follow signs to Connecticut River Museum and Essex Historic Waterfront.  The Connecticut River Museum at Steamboat Dock is located at the foot of Main Street on the Connecticut River.

From Interstate 95, take Exit 69 (CT Route 9 North). Take CT Route 9 North to Exit 3 (Essex) and follow signs to Connecticut River Museum and Essex Historic Waterfront. The Connecticut River Museum at Steamboat Dock is located at the foot of Main Street on the Connecticut River.

The Stevens library is located on the first floor of the chandlery building.