The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/category/governmenttown/suffield-350th-anniversary-committee/page/10/)
For the past year, the 350th Anniversary Committee has been compiling a book of histories from Suffield’s past 50 years. Over 100 submissions from Suffield citizens are included in the 360+ page book, divided into six chapters – Town History, Farms, Community Services and Resources, Churches, Education and Memories.
1. What did Olga C. Wever of West Suffield file a patent for in 1925?
1. Greg Butler, son of Ellie Binns and former Suffield resident, won a 2020 Academy Award for best visual effects for what film? This was Greg’s second Academy Award nomination and first win.
The big parade celebrating Suffield’s 350th Birthday is less than eight months away! Entry forms for the October 10 parade are available on both the 350th Anniversary’s website and Facebook page.
Suffield sap – Suffield syrup
Saturday, October 3
Vintage Car Show
A children’s parade, with entries like the ones pictured above and below, will highlight the start of the 350th anniversary parade this fall on October 10.
All bicycles, training wheels, tricycles, big wheels, wagons, strollers and wheelchairs can participate. You can use a cargo bike if your children are too young to ride.
On the Southfield scenic road – Where merchants took their load –
Suffield on the Green – Where dreamers come to dream.
1. The Suffield railroad spur, two miles in length, which extends from just west of Main Street and Mather Street to just south of Mountain Road, and last owned by the Connecticut Southern Railroad, has not had a train traveling on it since
Visitors came out in 12-degree weather to enjoy the Tree Gala in the Phelps-Hatheway House Barn on five days in December. Several trees were sold for donations to Suffield Community Aid, and more than $1,000 was raised for Suffield’s 350th Anniversary celebration. Our thanks to everyone who donated a tree!