EASTERN CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR HISTORY ART AND PERFORMANCE INC
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Community
Location
156 RIVER ROADWILLINGTON, CT 06279 United StatesWebsite:
https://www.ec-chap.org/
Organization Information
Mission Statement
To engage the senses, ignite the creative spirit, and preserve local history.
Description
The Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance is a member-based 501.c.3 nonprofit organization located at The Mill Works in Willington, CT. EC-CHAP operates the Gardiner Hall Jr. History Museum, the Dye & Bleach House Community Gallery, an Artist In Residence (AIR) Program, and offers a variety of programming in The Packing House, an historic venue for performance and events.
The Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance, Inc. (EC-CHAP) represents an important cultural resource serving communities and visitors to Eastern Connecticut and beyond. The Center’s purpose is to bring a heightened awareness to the significance of local history and preservation; provide an appreciation for the visual arts through education, creation and display; and offer performance events and opportunities for creative expression in music, film, dance, literature, and theater.