Meeting – The Enfield, Connecticut Shakers with Stephen J. Paterwic

Enfield Senior Center 299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT

Stephen J. Paterwic will deliver a PowerPoint presentation on his latest book, The Shakers of Enfield, Connecticut 1780-1968.  This is the first book devoted to telling the complete story of this relatively unknown Shaker village.  Rich, primary source material will be cited and many rare images shown of the Shakers and the buildings.  The talk[...]

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The Development of Thompsonville presented by Jim Malley

Fellowship Hall, Enfield Congregational Church 1295 Enfield Street (Route 5), Enfield, CT

Join Enfield Historical Society member, Jim Malley, for a presentation on the development of Thompsonville. The presentation will trace the settlement of the neighborhood and expansion of the Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company.  The program will also look at surrounding businesses, government officials, school officials, athletes, and military veterans in Thompsonville and how they were influenced by Italians[...]

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