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The Hazard Powder Company
January 26, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
Peter F. Sorenson, author of Hazard Powder The Powder Hollow explosion of 1913 will lead a discussion of the Hazard Powder Company of Hazardville Connecticut from its beginning in 1834 to its ending in a fiery eruption in 1913.
Learn about the:
– incentives provided by the Revolutionary Government, which encouraged entrepreneurs to get involved in manufacturing gunpowder for the young nation
– history of the men and women involved in the powder business
– challenges of manufacturing
– competition both regionally and nationally
– backroom deals which sustained the viability of the industry
– death of Colonel Hazard
– purchase of the Enfield site by DuPont
– final explosion which led to the closure of the site
Personal reflections and stories of attendees are most welcome.
The Enfield Historical Society is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that has preserved and shared Enfield’s history for more than 60 years. New members are always needed and greatly appreciated. Everyone is welcome. You don’t need to be a historian or Enfield native to join. Become a member today!