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We are community space; a place to gather in Hamden.

Public performances, family gatherings, coworking for individuals and organizations — the WCC is where it happens.

Entrance to the Whitneyville Cultural Commons
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All requests for pricing, package details, tours, and availability must come to us via our Request Space Form, which can be found at request.whitneyvilleculturalcommons.org, or by clicking Read More below.

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For performers, event planners, and organizations

Book a venue for an event of any size.

For individuals and small teams

Work in common areas or reserve a private space.

For educators and practitioners

Host classes, workshops, and worship services.

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We’re enabling new possibilities in an historic building.

  • Affordable spaces with equipment included

  • Connect across greater New Haven’s diverse community

  • Historic and natural setting

  • Help preserve a place of communal value

Upcoming Events

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Smart Recovery

December 5

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Red Cross Blood Drive

December 6

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Smart Recovery

December 12

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Red Cross Blood Drive

December 13

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Our Mission

We preserve and enhance places of communal and historic value by providing public spaces, tools, and knowledge as shared resources to support thriving community- socially, culturally, and economically.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every community has valuable resources preserved for perpetual public use, with just and equitable access to enhance the quality of life for all.

Our Values

  • Preserve Historic Places: Steward historic properties in our trust with a commitment to preserving buildings and natural environments as part of the cultural landscape of the site.
  • Develop Social Capital: Nurture communal relationships as host to diverse civic forums, public and private social events, and spiritual and cultural traditions.
  • Champion Artistic Creation: Cultivate, celebrate, and showcase artistic endeavors of all kinds.
  • Stimulate Economic Opportunity: Develop local organizations, individuals, and start-ups through co-working opportunities and the provision of shared information, materials, and services.

About Us

Whitneyville Cultural Commons is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, initially started in 2015 to create its prototype and flagship community resources center located at the historic Whitneyville United Church of Christ property at 1247-1253 Whitney Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut.

Since then, we’ve been able to grow the program services of that community resources center to successfully self-sustain the property and the operations of the Whitneyville Cultural Commons. We’re proud to be able to present it as a model of sustainable social infrastructure, and have started providing consulting services to help share what we’ve learned about enhancing and adapting traditional assembly spaces to 21st century community needs.

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Location

1247 & 1253 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
Parking in front of building