Open House & Living History Demonstration Sunday At Matthew Curtiss House

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Dec 02, 2011 12:00 AM

Open House & Living History Demonstration

Sunday At Matthew Curtiss House

Newtown Historical Society will host its annual Holiday Open House & Living History Demonstration this weekend.

The Matthew Curtiss House, an 18th Century saltbox at 44 Main Street, will be open for public visits on Sunday, December 4, from 12 to 4 pm. Members will be showing off some of the historical societyâs more recent acquisitions, and junior and senior docents â in costume â will serve cookies and cider and will be available to answer questions. Docents will also be able to offer guided tours of the circa 1750 dwelling that was purchased by its namesake in 1781.

The open house will also serve as a Family Games Day. What did our ancestors do after all the chores were done? Visitors on Sunday will be invited to join a game of checkers, 9 Men Morris, cards, jacks, Pick Up Sticks, Catâs Cradle or even a truly Newtown game of Scrabble.

Newtown Historical Society can be reached for additional information at 203-426-5937 or www.NewtownHistory.org. No admission is charged for its open house events, but donations are always appreciated.

Mark M. Passero, Sr

Police Report | April 13-April 30

Aquila’s Nest Vineyards Recognized As SBA Connecticut’s Manufacturer Of The Year

Fire Reports | April 24-30, 2024

Newtown Celebrates Earth Day With Annual Festival

We all know the powers that be float a high number at the voters. If they get that passed they are in hog heaven,they have plenty of fat in the original proposal.The voters will now be shamed into passing the revised budget. I say we vote it down again and see how creative they can get with the numbers.We all know plenty of fat is laced in the proposals.

Do Not Let Myths Become The Dominant Narrative

George was absolutely one of the shining stars of the Newtown School system.

George Stockwell

I, too, love that flagpole. I approach it in the southbound lane, as Mr Gardner described, and it’s an inspiring way to start my day. In addition to all it stands for, it tells me something, whether it’s furling in the wind, or hanging quietly when weather is still, sometimes boldly majestic, sometimes sad or unsure. A gem like no other. I know it generates angst with traffic; approached with the appropriate level of caution, it should not be such a problem. Can’t really blame the flagpole, it doesn’t move. I hope it’s there long after I’m gone, and inspires others as well. Thank you Mr Gardner and all the other current, previous, and even future Keepers of the Flagpole.

Main Street Flagpole Dent-Free Once Again

$500,000 surplus? Funny how money just shows up when you squeeze. And where did this surplus come from? Our tax dollars, right? I say vote NO again and let's see how much more money they can find.

Council Cuts $1.4 Million From School Budget

Very few Republicans in the House have any backbone. They are just glad to be there and would rather cave to Democrat wishes than play hardball to get things done.

Getting What They Want And Then Some

<< May 2024 >>
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
28	29	30	1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31	1

Log In

Open House & Living History Demonstration Sunday At Matthew Curtiss House

Leave a Reply Cancel reply