In early 1911 a group of citizens met at the home of Nehemiah Daniels and decided to form a community group that would construct a building which could be used by all residents of Hadlyme.  Through the generosity of Hurvy Luther a site on which the present building stands was donated for the purpose. 

All together 42 citizens raised $1,340 dollars ($31,213.85 in today’s dollars).  In addition to this, various organizations like the Kings Daughters and the Ladies Aid gave suppers, card parties, and dramatic plays to raise additional sums.

The Hall was completed by October 1st 1911 and the first meeting was held in the dining room October 2nd.  The Hadlyme Band, Ladies Aid, Kings Daughters, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Liberty Chorus of 1917-18, and young adult dance groups used the Hall at any given time.

A dance committee held dances at the Hall which folks traveled quite a distance to attend.  Due to its popularity as a dance hall, the floor was replaced due to it being "worn thin." Following WWII people from New London and Middletown would travel to Hadlyme to attend the events.

                                          The Day Thursday July 22nd, 1954