Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Suffield Trivia
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1. What did Olga C. Wever of West Suffield file a patent for in 1925?
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Suffield Stories from Another Half-Century
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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.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
350th Anniversary Suffield Trivia
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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.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Join the Parade!
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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 350th Anniversary Committee
Maple on Main Syrup Making Demo
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Suffield sap – Suffield syrup
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
The 350th “Big Weekend” Events
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Saturday, October 3
Vintage Car Show
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Kids’ “Floats” to Lead the 350th Parade
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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.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Crowd Enjoys Brew Fest 350
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At the New England Air Museum on November 22, over 200 partyers tasted wines and beers and sampled victuals from six breweries, six restaurants, and two liquor stores. And the NEAM’s military hangar was a successful venue for such a party.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
350th Anniversary Celebration Essay Contest Winners
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As part of Suffield’s 350th Anniversary Celebration, the Kent Memorial Library sponsored an essay contest. The theme of the essay was Suffield: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
‘A Town With A Heart’
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On the Southfield scenic road – Where merchants took their load –
Suffield on the Green – Where dreamers come to dream.