Mill Hill Historic Park
Mill Hill Historic Park in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a living history museum composed of three buildings: the circa 1740 Governor Thomas Fitch IV "law office", the c. 1826 Downtown District Schoolhouse, and the 1835 Norwalk Town Hall; as well as a historic cemetery also called the Town House Hill Cemetery. Its origins go back to 1767. The mildest months are May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°F.
A museum inside Norwalk
You can stay in Norwalk
Mill Hill Historic Park is inside Norwalk, which has 19 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Hempstead
Hempstead is about 35 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1767
Mill Hill Historic Park dates from 1767. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Mill Hill Historic Park
Mill Hill Historic Park in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a living history museum composed of three buildings: the circa 1740 Governor Thomas Fitch IV "law office", the c. 1826 Downtown District Schoolhouse, and the 1835 Norwalk Town Hall; as well as a historic cemetery also called the Town House Hill Cemetery. The museum is also known as the Mill Hill Historical Complex in some references and the sign at the parking lot reads Norwalk Mill Hill Museum.
The Mill Hill Park is now maintained by the Norwalk Historical Society and the Norwalk-Village Green Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1767
Where to base yourself for Mill Hill Historic Park
Nearest for a night are Norwalk (19) and Stamford (30), and New York City has the most rooms in the area (1,485).
New York City
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
8,584,629 people
42 mi southwest of Mill Hill Historic Park
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Mill Hill Historic Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | in town | — | 19 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 94,508 | $558K | B |
| Stamford | 8 mi west | 10 min | 30 25 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 139,535 | $624K | B− |
| Huntington | 16 mi south | 25 min | 27 16 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 205,891 | $716K | — |
| Fairfield | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 66,262 | $781K | B |
| Danbury | 20 mi north | 30 min | 20 19 hotels · 1 motel | 89,033 | $411K | B− |
| Brookhaven | 30 mi southeast | 45 min | 58 30 hotels · 6 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 8 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 496,410 | $489K | — |
| Oyster Bay | 23 mi south | 35 min | 26 17 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 301,115 | $709K | — |
| Milford | 20 mi east | 30 min | 18 11 hotels · 4 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 53,606 | $417K | C+ |
| New York City | 42 mi southwest | 1 hr | 1,485 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,584,629 | $778K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain
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Questions people have about Mill Hill Historic Park
Is Mill Hill Historic Park in Norwalk?
Yes. It’s inside Norwalk, CT.
When is the best time to visit Mill Hill Historic Park?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How far is Mill Hill Historic Park from Islip and Hempstead?
About 30 miles south of Islip and about 35 miles south of Hempstead, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mill Hill Historic Park?
Westchester County (HPN), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is LaGuardia (LGA), about 34 miles.
Where should I stay near Mill Hill Historic Park?
New York City (42 mi, 1,485 places to stay), Stamford (8 mi, 30 places to stay) and Norwalk (in town, 19 places to stay).
Tips from people in Norwalk
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.