Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society is one of the oldest such societies in the United States, and a repository for a great deal of historical documents and other material dealing with the history of the state. On their site, visitors will find a host of online exhibits dealing with such diverse topics as Hartford in the 1850s, Connecticut in the Jazz Age, and Early American Tavern and Inn Signs. For persons interested in doing research at the Society, general information about the nature of their holdings and the availability of different primary resources are offered. Visitors interested in architecture should know that Frank Gehry, the contemporary architect, is designing the new home for the Society, which is scheduled to open in 2007. Finally, a link to Connecticut History Online from the main page leads to a searchable resource of over 15,000 images from their collection, providing a wealth of printed material from all periods of the state's history.