“Keeping The Drumbeat of History” alive.
The NCCHP museum was founded in 2007 to preserve & incorporate the rich history of Granville and the surrounding areas. The museum is housed within the historic buildings of the Noble & Cooley drum factory. The buildings & original equipment at the site offer a unique opportunity to experience “Yankee Ingenuity” as it impacted manufacturing from the mid-1800’s forward.
For 164 years Noble & Cooley has made toy drums and drums for the Civil War as well as other important rallies and events. Come see how drums are still made today using the techniques and equipment from the mid-1800’s.
museum tour hours:
12:00 – 3:00 on 2nd and 4th Sundays each month.
$5 for adults
$3 for children (6 – 12)
Museum admission is free for NCCHP members and children under age 5.
Our gift shop features a variety of products made by Granville artisans and vendors. Items include: watercolors, wood carvings, pottery, maple syrup, and – of course – toy drums!
The gift shop is open from 8am – 4pm, Monday – Friday and on any special event days that the museum is open.
Toy drums, guitars, colonial drum items as well as a wonderful selection of hand crafted items by Granville artists.
The three day Harvest Fair is celebrated each October in Granville and is a big deal for our little town. Vendors, artisans and food are located at the school, on the town Green (and at the church and library), and at the drum shop. The Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation museum and Gift Shop will […]
What Makes Connecticut, Connecticut? Join the Band of Steady Habits (BOSH) for an entertaining evening of history and music at the NCCHP Museum. The program uses images, a powerful story and evocative songs from past and present to describe the look, feel and unique character of our nearest neighbor state. Bring your family and friends […]
A Revolution of Her Own! An immersive living history event about Deborah Sampson and her place in our American history. Don't miss this one of a kind immersive performance. Note: All NCCHP living history events are free to museum members and free will donations from others of $5 - $10 to offset appearance fees are appreciated. […]
The NCCHP Museum at the Drum Factory in Granville is open for tours on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from noon – 3:00PM. Join us for an informative guided visit to the local factory that started as a toy manufacturer that went on to produce drums for the Civil War, two US Presidents and many […]
The NCCHP Museum at the Drum Factory in Granville is open for tours on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from noon – 3:00PM. Join us for an informative guided visit to the local factory that started as a toy manufacturer that went on to produce drums for the Civil War, two US Presidents and many […]
