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PLEASE NOTE:  The History Center is currently closed to the pubic for on-site visits.  Please check back as we expect to be allowing entry to researchers by appointment very soon.

The Bridgeport History Center’s hours are as follows:

Wend./Thurs.: 1-3, 3:15-5:15, 5:30-7
Fri./Sat.: 11-1, 1:15-3:15, 3:30-4

Call for appointment:  203-576-7400, #7

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