Connecticut Poorhouse History

About Connecticut Poorhouse History

Connecticut Poorhouse History is a historical research resource documenting the history of poorhouses, almshouses, and county homes that once operated throughout Connecticut. The site provides detailed historical accounts of poorhouse facilities in Norwich, Greenville, Hartford, and other Connecticut communities, including photographs, records, resident stories, and context about the social welfare systems that preceded modern public assistance. The resource serves historians, genealogists, and social policy researchers interested in the history of poverty and institutional care in New England.