Town of Branford

Facts about Branford

Town/City established:

• Incorporated in 1685.

Named from:

• The town’s name comes from Brentford, England. The area was also called “Totoket” from the Mattabesech Indian tribe.  

County:

• New Haven.

Notable citizens (past and present):

• Edward Kennedy, Jr., State Senator.
• Herman Lubinsky, owner of Savoy Records.
• Mike Olt, MLB baseball player for the Texas Rangers.
• Bob DuPuy, former president and chief operating officer of Major League Baseball.
• Todd English, celebrity chef.

Top Five Attractions:

• Stony Creek Brewery.
• Stony Creek Museum.
• Harrison House.
• Thimble Islands.
• Branford Point Beach.

Annual Visitor’s Events:

• The Branford Festival, June.
• Potato & Corn Festival, August.
• Branford Town Holiday Parade, November. 

Quality of the town/city:

• Branford, one of Connecticut’s many shoreline towns, offers residents and tourists a variety of attractions, events and experiences. Branford is home to three popular breweries; Stony Creek Brewery, Thimble Island Brewery, and Duvig Beer Company. Located just offshore, the Thimble Islands are a great place for boating, kayaking and fishing. A handful of beaches line the coast for people of all ages to enjoy. The Harrison House museum, built in 1724, offers residents a tourists a glimpse into Branford’s past with preserved artifacts and memorabilia.