Welcome to the Gunn Historical Museum’s long-term exhibit, Washington Connecticut - An American Story, a celebration of the unique people, places, and events that have shaped this wonderful town. This collaborative community undertaking touches upon the major turning points in the history of our quintessential American town and shares the rich legacy of those who have called Washington home before us. The abundant natural resources and scenic beauty of this land have drawn the first peoples, colonists, revolutionaries, mill workers, farmers, educators, immigrants, artists, vacationers, and many others who have contributed to the fabric of Washington for over 10,000 years. This is their story.