Town of Old Saybrook

Facts about Old Saybrook

Town/City established:

• Incorporated in 1854.

Named from:

• Incorporated from Essex (then Old Saybrook) and named at the same time.

County:

• Middlesex.

Notable citizens (past and present):

• John Winthrop, Jr. first Governor.
• Lion Gardner, military engineer.
• David Bushnell, inventor of the first submarine, The Turtle.
• Morgan Buckley, Connecticut Governor and Commissioner of Baseball.
• Maria Sanford, first female professor.
• Ann Petry, first African American author to sell more than a million copies.
• Anna Louise James, first femal African American pharmacist in Connecticut.
• Katharine Hepburn, actress.

Top Five Attractions:

• General William Hart House & Museum.
• Fort Saybrook Monument Park.
• Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center.
• Public beaches, boat launches, boat charters, fishing.
• Saybrook Point Inn & Spa.

Annual Visitor’s Events:

• Memorial Day Parade
• Celebrate Saybrook Street Party, June
• Arts & Crafts Show, October
• Saybrook Starlight Festival, December
• Torchlight Parade & Muster, December

Quality of town/city:

• One of Connecticut's oldest towns, located where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound, which offers a trove of historical and cultural sites. Contains a thriving busines environment, eclectic shops, restaurants, and beautiful town beaches. There is a small town atmosphere with friendly neighborhoos, meaningful organizations, and a feeling of security. History and tradition abound giving the town's roots that generate stability and a sense of pride. Whether you are visiting, looking for a home, or seek the ideal business location, check out the town of Old Saybrook.