Old Saybrook reflects much of its early beauty, historic significance and original identity. The town is located 45 miles from Hartford, 101 miles from New York and 105 miles from Boston. According to 2001 statistics the population is 10,434 and covers 15.03 square miles.

The Pequot Indians from the North conquered the Algonquin-Nehantic Indians who originally occupied a village named Pashebeshauke. Over time the area was divided and plans to lay out a town were set in motion. On November 25, 1635, John Winthrop, Jr. dispatched a vessel from Massachucetts Bay Colony to seize control of the the trading post located at Kievet's Hook (now known as Saybrook Point). Fort Saybrook was established as a result, the fort was one of Connecticut's oldest settlements and its first military fortification. In 1647 the fort burned and a second was constructed, which served against the Dutch in 1650 and again against British raids during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Saybrook began to prosper during the 1700's and 1800's becoming an influential municipality. It became incorporated in 1854 and legally became Old Saybrook in 1947.

Old Saybrook is a quiet, picturesque colonial town offering the pleasures of boating, fishing, swimming, leisurely shopping, a variety of dining pleasures, and gracious accomodations.