Telling our veterans' stories
The Stratford Veterans Museum's mission is to recognize those veterans from Stratford who have served our country honorably in war and in peace and to act as a repository for their stories. The museum is designed to accommodate schoolchildren to foster their appreciation of United States history and the sacrifices of those men and women who made our country possible. The major goal for the museum is to make it a site for school field trips. If you are a veteran who lives in or has lived in Stratford, or family of a Stratford veteran, and would like to share your story of service, or if you have items related to a Stratford veteran you would like to loan or donate, please email us. Here is our Registration Form.
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Our Regular Hours are:
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Please call for an appointment for other times at (203) 583-4484.
Take a Self-Guided Tour of the Museum
The Stratford Veterans Museum is dedicated to telling the stories of the town’s men and women who have served their country through the Armed Forces. Part of the way that story will be told is through a series of displays in the museum, including a “core” exhibit that takes visitors from the Revolutionary War through today’s conflicts. These exhibits will give the visitor a history of the era as well as items that are centric to Stratford. This tour will be available to visitors supporting audio and visual materials by downloading the Otocast app (available in the Apple and Google Play app stores).
Check Out Our Videos
Visit our YouTube page for interviews with our veterans as well as other audiovisual content.
View a drone tour of the Stratford Veterans Museum.
Thank You to Our Contributors
SHANNON LAWN & LANDSCAPING
P. LEONARD & SONS
LANDSCAPING LLC.
STRATFORD BOY SCOUT TROOP 76
As an ongoing feature this space will include thanks to, and information on, those individuals and organizations that have contributed to the success of the Stratford Veterans Museum.
This month we recognize the volunteer collaboration of SHANNON LAWN & LANDSCAPING, P. LEONARD & SON YARDSCAPES LLC. and STRATFORD BOY SCOUT TROOP 76.
As you drive by our Main Street Putney location or come to visit our museum you will be awe struck by our beautifully landscaped and maintained garden design and seasonal decorations. As you walk around our homestead, you will observe this seamless, stunning and professional design unique to our property.
We are humbled by the many hours and years that Mike Shannon & company, Pat Leonard and his son, Jordan and friend Jeremy have dedicated to our museum. This fall Boy Scout Troop 76 under the direction of Troop Master Larry Scinto and Eagle Scout Candidate Wyatt Goff added lush landscaping to the southside of our museum overseen by Pat Leonard. Additional thanks to Mike Shannon for holding our SVM members accountable for watering these magnificent planting on a daily basis.
SHANNON LANDSCAPING, P. LEONARD & SON YARDSCAPES LLC. & STRATFORD BOY SCOUT TROOP 76 are all outstanding members of our Stratford community and we are indebted to be the ongoing recipients of their kindness, time, talent, in kind donations and generosity.
Please visit here for all honorees.
Find us at 5952 Main St., Stratford, next to Putney Chapel.
We Need Volunteers
Like You!
The Stratford Veterans Museum needs people like you as volunteers to help us in honoring our veterans and highlighting the contributions of Stratford Veterans to our town and country. Please complete this fillable form, save it, then send it to us via email; or print out the completed form and drop to us at the address above.
Learn more about the Stratford Veterans Museum by watching this video.
NEWS AND HAPPENINGS

Veteran of the Month
Norman Kaminski
Norman Kaminski was born December 14, 1943 in Bridgeport, Ct. His residence was in Stratford. He attended St. Michaels grammar school then Bullard Havens High School. He played football and learned carpentry while at Bullard Havens. He graduated in 1961 then enlisted in the United States Navy. LEARN MORE

Main Street Festival
Volunteers hosted the Stratford Veterans Museum's booth at the 2025 Main Street Festival to tell people about the museum's mission. PHOTOS
Do You Know this Veteran
We are trying to identify the veteran (Floyd) shown in thiese photos. If you know who this is please contact the Stratford Veterans Museum at (203) 583-4484 or email us.