CELEBRATE THE STATE’S 375th
The state’s historic museums are celebrating Connecticut’s 375th anniversary! Special tours are offered September 25 & 26 at the Henry Whitfield Museum in Guilford (the state’s oldest stone house). Learn about the Housatonic Valley iron industry at the Sloane-Stanley Museum in Kent on September 18 at 1 p.m.. Visit the Prudence Crandall Museum in Canterbury on October 10, 2 p.m., to learn about Crandall’s neighbors and on November 7, enjoy “Tea with Prudence and Sarah. For more information visit CCT’s web site.
Governor M. Jodi Rell kicked off the state’s official celebration of the 375th anniversary of the founding of Connecticut on February 17, 2010 with Executive Order No. 37 establishing a “375 Commission.” Though we’re facing hard times, she noted we need this celebration now. The Web site www.ct375.com is your go-to source of celebration information and anniversary mugs, hats, t-shirts and more!
I was at the event by happenstance – no knowledge about it but happened to be researching at the CT State Library and someone mentioned free cake. I didn’t stay for the cake and felt it was more of a see who I am versus reflection on our rich colonial history. The CT State Museum did their part and had appropriate displays. The State Librarian did his part and gave an information short talk. My ancestors founded Hartford – more attention should be directed to their accomplishments and lives.