Saturday, December 21, 2024

Culture

Books Over Coffee

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams Hosted by Stratford Library staffer Linda LiDestriDecember 18th - Noon to 1:00 PM An unforgettable and heartwarming debut about how a chance encounter with...

Stratfords of the World On the Road Again!

Destination: New Zealand Five Ambassadors from Stratfords of the World will be traveling to their Sister City, Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand for a 25 day adventure, departing...

New Name-Same Excellence

Welcome the Sterling Community Center! Sterling House Community Center Rebrands~~ Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Wednesday, October 30th, at 3:00 P.M. For the first time in its 90-year history, Sterling...

In the Heights Soars at Downtown Cabaret

If You Ask Me: In the Heights at DTC Bridgeport By Tom HolehanConnecticut Critics Circle The exuberant revival of Lin Manual Miranda’s In the Heights is...

Stratford: The Stories We Tell

Stratford’s Veteran Veteran By David WrightTown Historian In this month of November when we commemorate our Veteran heroes, we thought it would be appropriate to remember...

Stratford: The Stories We Tell

Oohoohooh Witchy Woman By David WrightTown Historian Oohoohooh Witchy Woman We have written about our two town accused witches, Goody Bassett and Hugh Crotia, in the past....

Stratford Library Hosts CT Literary Anthology Publication

Live Readings by Nutmeg Writers Sunday, October 27th at 2 PMLovell RoomFree and open to the public “An Afternoon with Nutmeg Writers” celebrates the recent publication of...

Stratford: The Stories We Tell

Stratford’s Other Witch By David Wright, Town Historian Witchcraft hangings were ended in the Colony of Connecticut in 1663, when Governor Winthrop returned from England. Governor...

“Rails To Industry” Train Slide Presentation at Stratford Library

Tuesday, October 15th from 7 - 8 P.M. Lovell Room Free and open to the public Local historian Sue DelBianco will discuss the railroad line that ran...

Stratford: The Stories We Tell

Stratford’s Legendary Postmaster By David WrightStratford Historian Stratford’s Legendary Postmaster I. J. Booth, Esq. has been reformed out of the Stratford Post Office, and David Brooks, Esq....

First Documentary Film in the Ghost Origin Series

Friday, October 4th  beginning at 5:30 p.m.Lovell RoomStratford Library. This documentary film showcases 5 historical locations in Stratford that shaped the town dating back to...