Category Archives: 19th century
Civil War era songwriters wrote the first hit songs
Songwriters of the Civil War era were innovators who produced the first popular hit songs and laid the groundwork for 20th century music. Even after 150 years or more, most people can still recognize the tunes. “These songs are in … Continue reading
Legendary Leatherman remains mysterious
Historians tried but failed to unravel the mystery of the iconic Leatherman. Historians dug up the grave of the man who had walked through Connecticut and New York’s Westchester County in the 1880s wearing a leather coat, summer and winter, … Continue reading
West Haven Veterans Museum displays war artifacts
The West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center displays war artifacts from through out American history. The museum, in the 9,000-square-foot, camouflage-clad warehouse off Sawmill Road at 30 Hood Terrace. includes collections from the 102nd Infantry Regiment and the New Haven … Continue reading
Traditional hobo camp in Plymouth
The Plymouth Historical Society is planning a re-enactment of a traditional hobo camp this spring. The “Hobo Jungle” will honor of Timothy W. Moylan, a Terryville native who was an authentic early 20th century hobo known as Connecticut Slim, according to an … Continue reading
Vintage wedding jewelry to be showcased
In conjunction with the Greewich Historical Society’s exhibit on antique wedding gowns and other antique wedding momorabilia, the Betteridge store will showcase vintage wedding jewelry from Betteridge’s estate collection, as well as examples of more contemporary trends in engagement and wedding … Continue reading
Antique wedding gowns, wedding memorabilia shown in Greenwich
The Greenwich Historical Society will run its exhibit on weddings, “From This Day Forward: LookingBack at Greenwich Weddings,” through March 6. The exhibitexplores wedding celebrations from colonial times through the mid-twentieth century, using individual wedding stories to illuminate the larger … Continue reading
Historic walking tour in East Hampton Village Center
The Chatham Historical Society is sponsoring an informal walking tour of the East Hampton Village Center on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Kate Morris and Ann Rita Clark will lead the tour. Participants will learn how … Continue reading
Fairfield fall festival features vintages baseball
The Fairfield Historical Society, 370 Beach Road, will host its Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 12. The Town Green will transformed into an old time marketplace and fair. The day will feature two exhibition vintage baseball games featuring the Newtown … Continue reading
Norwich gravestones still broken after vandal destruction
In 2008, vandals ran rampant through the city-owned cemetery on Oak Street, snapping already brittle headstones and toppling century-old monuments. More than two years later, dozens of grave markers still lie in the dirt under the towering trees for which … Continue reading
Special considerations for selling historic homes
Selling a historic home calls for special staging considerations. They need a special person to buy them. Some real estate agents in Fairfield County specialize in selling historic homes. The historic nature of these homes is an additional layer to … Continue reading
