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Bradley Point
City of West Haven, 06516
History of West Haven
West Haven, CT (originally West Farms) recorded its first household in 1648. Part of the original New Haven Colony, West Farms became the separate parish of West Haven in 1719. West Haven and North Milford joined in 1822 to form the town of Orange. The rural sections of Orange separated in 1921 when the residential part, West Haven, became Connecticut’s youngest town. In 1961, West Haven was incorporated as a city and adopted a mayoral council form of government. By this action, one of the oldest settlements became the newest municipality in Connecticut. For many years, West Haven’s Savin Rock was a popular seaside resort, with resort hotels, an amusement park, and dance pavilions which hosted big name stars. “The Rock”, with its rickety wooden rollercoaster was Connecticut’s grandest seaside park. Today this area is a lovely stretch of beach. With its traditional New England style downtown, its expansive shoreline, and its classic New England homes, West Haven is one of south central Connecticut’s most popular communities.
Recreation:
Savin Rock Museum
Go back in time and relive West Haven History at the Savin Rock Museum during its summer season, May through August. The public museum houses a wide variety of artifacts from old Savin Rock as well as relics from West Haven's past dating to the Colonial era. Its summer hours are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays, and 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Located at 6 Rock Street.
West Haven Shoreline
The West Haven shoreline is one of the foremost locations in Connecticut to spot rare shorebirds and serves as a migratory route for some of the most endangered bird species. Sandy Point, one of the sites featured on the new Connecticut Coastal Birding Trail, has been designated an "important birding area" by Audubon Connecticut. Historic and picturesque Bradley Point Park marks the area where the British invaded West Haven on July 5, 1779, and now serves as a hotbed for picnickers. The West Haven shoreline is just minutes away from the historic downtown business district on Campbell Ave.
New Haven County Cutters
Minor League baseball team with the goal of being the best entertainment option in Connecticut, for both the die-hard baseball fan and the casual fan. Their mission is to provide a whole new experience for the fan, bringing new and innovative entertainment to the New Haven area and combining it with superb quality baseball and excellent customer service, all at prices that families can afford. Games played from May to September at Yale Field, 252 Derby Ave.
Historical Sites:
The Ward-Heitmann House
The Ward-Heitmann House, built sometime between 1684 and 1720, is the oldest surviving structure in West Haven. It has been restored by the Ward-Heitmann House Museum Foundation, Inc. to reflect periods in the lives of the families who lived there. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3 PM. Please call ahead for an appointment to visit, 203-937-9823. Located at 277 Elm Street
Transportation:
Easy access to Merritt Parkway, and Interstates 95 and 91
10 minutes to New Haven
45 minutes to Hartford
1 hour 35 minutes to New York
Future Metro North train station pending approval
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