Arkham Historical Society - 537 S Garrison St

The headquarters of this privately supported group are housed in a restored Georgian mansion set back from the street. The building is open to the public 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.,Monday–Friday, at no charge.

Several downstairs rooms are decorated in colonial and federalist styles and numerous Arkham artifacts, such as the community’s first pump handle, are on display. Paintings of famous past Arkhamites line the walls and include Bishops, Armitages, Whateleys, and others. The upstairs of the house contains the society’s vast library and collected records.