Mission:

The mission of the Shelton Historical Society is to preserve elements of the community's history in order to create lasting and meaningful connections between Shelton's past, present and future generations through  education,maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a  voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance.

The Shelton History Center was formed in 1971 when the Shelton Historical Society purchased the Brownson family home from the Derby Savings Bank for $1.00 on the condition that it would be moved to another location. Mr. & Mrs. Wisner Wilson, who owned farm land and a vegetable stand on Ripton Road, were gracious enough to donate a portion of their land and barn for this purpose.  In doing so the  Shelton History Center was founded.