Saturday, November 9, 2024

Culture

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 some of Stratford’s veterans from...

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...

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...

Ghostly Origins In Stratford

First Documentary Film in the Ghost Origin Series Friday, October 4th  beginning at 5:30 p.m.Lovell RoomStratford Library Stratford is widely known for witch Goody Basset and...

19th Latin Music Festival Huge Hit in Stratford

Good Time Had By All!!! This celebration of Latin culture showcased performances by notable Latin bands and professional folkloric dance groups. This year’s theme Pioneers...

“Books Over Coffee”

Fall/Winter Series Thru December 2024Live, in-person meetingsMonthly, Wednesdays at noon (Dates listed below)Lovell Room, Stratford Library Free and open to the public Photo by Thought Catalog The...