The Heritage Center, in the Parish House with the Bruton Parish Gift Shop, tells the story of the parish, past and present. It describes the arrival of Anglicanism in America, the role of the parish in colonial life, and the development of the parish through the years. Important artifacts such as the original weathervane are on display. Along with the Shop, it serves as a place of welcome and engagement for our many visitors.

Here is a video introducing the exhibit.

Here is a set of short videos on display in the Center:

Interesting People:

• John Page: Donor of Bruton's Land
• James Blair: Bruton Rector, College Founder, Zealous Leader
• Peter Pelham: Bruton's First Organist
• Eve: Mother of George
• John Bracken: Rector Through the Revolution
• W.A.R. Goodwin: Rector with a Dream
• Francis H. Craighill: The Rector Who Integrated Bruton

Facts and Artifacts:

• Bruton's First Brick Church: A Sturdy Building for a New Parish
• Bruton's Workhouse: When the Poor Were a Parish Responsibility
• Communion Silver: Sacred Treasures from Bruton's Early Years
• The Jamestown Font: An Ancient Vessel for a Sacred Site
• The Tarpley Bell: Ringing Through the Years
• The Tower Clock: Time That Passed
• The King's Bible: A Royal Gift to Bruton

The Heritage Center makes available selected parish records from Bruton Parish’s history (see below). In addition to the records available online, the Center recommends a recent book, The Tombs and Memorials of Bruton Parish Church, compiled and edited by Lianne Johnson Boller. This volume provides extensive information about those buried and memorialized in the church and churchyard, along with detailed maps and illustrations. It is available for sale in the Bruton Parish Gift Shop, adjoining the Heritage Center.