Historical Society

2026 Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026             6:00 PM   Preston Public Library

Tuesday, April 14, 2026            6:00 PM   Old Preston Public Library, 296 Route 164

Tuesday, June 9, 2026               6:00 PM   Long Society Meeting House

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026             6:00 PM  Long Society Meeting House

Sunday, October 18, 2026        1:00 PM   Long Society Meeting House



Preston Historical Society Executive Board Members

  • Gary Piszczek, President
  • Bridget Park, Vice President
  • Linda Christensen, Secretary
  • Mark Christensen, Treasurer
  • Will Hopkins, Director
  • Mary Ann Melgey, Director
  • Bill Champagne, Director

Contact

Gary Piszczek, PHS President

130 Miller Road, Preston, CT 06365

Email:  hellgate_farm@msn.com

Phone: 860-885-8433


Email PHS

Historical Society Facebook Page


Mission Statement

The Preston Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Preston’s history and rural identity while promoting and enhancing community life for future generations. We believe that building awareness of Preston’s past helps citizens appreciate their town, leading to increased pride in their community.

Goals

  • Perpetuate the history of the Town of Preston and preserve documents and records of this history.
  • Sponsor historical and civic programs and events annually.
  • Support local educational initiatives that promote the study of history.
  • Support projects which strive to restore, mark or preserve local historical sites or artifacts deemed appropriate by the Board.

Research Information

Linda Christensen:  860-887-5828

Email:  prestoncthistoricalsociety@gmail.com 


Archive Information

  • The Historical Society is in the process of digitizing our archives. As we process the documents they are available to view through the CT. Collections. Click on link below to search the collection.
    https://ctcollections.org

The archives and books are housed at the Preston Public Library.
Preston Public Library
389 Route 2
Preston, CT. 06365
Phone 860-886-1010, Fax 860-886-4952
library@prestonlibrary.org
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED

Donations

Preston Historical Society

Mark Christensen, Treasurer

15 Amos Road

Preston, CT 06365