The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/category/governmenttown/suffield-350th-anniversary-committee/page/11/)
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.
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. The winners, who each received $50 from the Friends of the Kent Memorial Library, were chosen from the four age categories. They are:
Third–Fifth Grade: Jack Conley, grade 4 wrote “Emily Sweeney”
Sixth–Eighth Grade: Marie Conley, grade 6 wrote “ Suffield on the Green”
Ninth–Twelfth Grade: Charlotte Arnold, grade 10 wrote an untitled essay
Adults: Rachel Spears wrote “My Suffield: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”
Rachel Spears’ essay is published here:
My Suffield: Yesterday,
Today, and Tomorrow
By Rachel Spears
“I know the Klan, and could call them if I want to.” That was one of the first statements said to me from a neighborhood boy when my family moved into West Suffield in the summer of 1994. As a nine-year-old African American girl, my parents had never had much conversation with me about race, but I knew this was terrifying information just relayed to me from a 13-year-old neighbor.
Looking for Suffield themed gifts for the holidays? The 350th anniversary committee is selling logo sweat shirts and ball caps, a collectable ornament, and the Suffield 1869 map reproduction.
Find information on Suffield’s upcoming 350th anniversary celebration featured prominently on the town’s new website. Go to SuffieldCT.gov and click on the 350th Celebration star to keep informed of upcoming events, programs and projects.
Paint a mini barn quilt at the A Stroke of Color gallery on Saturday, January 11, at 1 p.m. The gallery is in the Masonic lodge on Bridge Street, across from the Senior Center.
Several patterns are available. The program is open to both adults and young people. Cost is $25 per person. Primed wood and paint will be provided, as well as expert coaching by Lynda Montefusco. Email Suffield350.org or leave a message at 860-758-0115 to sign up.
Which club planted the original dogwoods on Main Street? a. The Woman’s Club b. The Suffield Beautification Committee
c. The Suffield Garden ClubDuring World War II, Bradley Field was the location for what? a. An Army air base
b. A Red Cross Station Hospital
c. A Training base for Chinese pilotsIn 1964, Mary Edwards, a well-known Hartford landscape architect, designed a garden for what Suffield property? a. Hugh Alcorn’s house
b. The Suffield Academy
c. The Phelps-Hatheway HouseWhat are the Fatal Vision Goggles which are available from the Suffield Local Prevention Council (SLPC)? a. They provide vision support to people who play Pokemon Go in order to prevent fatalities while playing the game.
There will be something for everyone to see and enjoy
on the Suffield Garden Club’s Holiday House Tour, Saturday, December 7 from 3 to 7 pm. Museum houses open at 11.
A careful reproduction of the 1869 Baker & Tilden Atlas map of Suffield has been pubished on fine, archival paper for sale by the 350th Committee. The map shows homes, schools, churches and businesses, along with owner’s names (not necessarily the residents). The 11 school districts are shown with various pastel colors. Of the map’s two printed versions, this one shows the planned route of the Suffield branch line railroad from Windsor Locks, but not quite where it was built the following year. Sale locations are listed at the right.
1. The signature event of the Friends of Suffield is Suffield on the Green and Craft Fair. What was the group’s original name?
Friday, November 22, 2019