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Getting Here & Parking
Location
The historic Centerbrook Meetinghouse is located in Centerbrook, a beautiful section of historic Essex, on the banks of the Connecticut River.
It can be found right off Route 9 (from Exit 3 or Exit 5).
The address is:
Parking
Limited free parking is available around the Meetinghouse in the adjacent gravel lots.
Additional parking is available in the Essex Dental Group parking lot across the street from the Meetinghouse (62 Main Street).
Accessibility & Amenitites
Wheelchair Access
The building is wheelchair-accessible. Please park in the lot east of the Meetinghouse for access to the ramp. Please contact us if you have any accessibility questions or concerns.
Restroom
The building has a single All-Gender and ADA-accessible restroom located in the rear of the building. (Downstairs facilities are reserved for performers, staff, and VIP passholders.)
Coats
Self-service coat hooks are available in the vestibule. (BCP is not responsible for lost or stolen items.)
Nearby Dining
About the Meetinghouse
In 1722, Connecticut’s General Assembly granted permission for a Congregational Church in Centerbrook. The original building was completed in 1724 and was replaced by the current structure, now known as Centerbrook Meetinghouse, in 1790.
Originally a plain rectangular structure, it was given Greek Revival features in an 1839 renovation.
Further renovations in 1889 added the bell tower and refashioned the interior to late Victorian in style.
A two-story addition was added to the rear in 1972, adding space for a parish hall, Sunday school, and kitchen.
The building added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Today, the Meetinghouse is managed today by the Town of Essex and we are grateful for their allowing us to produce our shows in this beautiful space. If you are interested in renting the space for an event, information may be found here.
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