Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Suffield 350th Parade
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Saturday, October 9, 2021
The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/category/governmenttown/suffield-350th-anniversary-committee/page/5/)
It looks like the publishing of the 350th book, Suffield Stories From Another Half-Century – 1970-2020, will be happening soon. The book is one part of the town’s 350th anniversary celebration and is still available to pre-order on the 350th website.
The Connecticut River, restored from pollution by industrial waste and sewage, was designated as a(n):
The Suffield 350th anniversary committee is joining forces with D&F Power Equipment to offer three outstanding yard care prizes! 1st prize is a zero-turn ride mower from SCAG, 2nd prize a powerful Honda snowblower, and 3rd prize a Honda portable generator.
Paint a mini barn quilt at the A Stroke of Color gallery on Saturday, July 17 at noon.
Early in his career, Asher Benjamin designed a doorway at a Suffield house. He became a noted architect and author of seven books on architectural design (the first American to publish such a book) which greatly influenced the look of buildings throughout New England until the start of the Civil War.
For Interested Town Organizations:
Mark your calendars for the 350th Parade workshop:
Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Back by popular demand, 2-gallon stoneware crocks! Both Suffield and West Suffield crocks will be on sale at the May Market on Saturday, May 15.
It’s always interesting to view familiar things from a new perspective. The Suffield 350th Anniversary committee is excited to be able to present eight unique aerial images of Suffield and West Suffield on note cards.
Edmund Morgan, a noted local farmer, was featured in an extensive article in a November 1, 1957 article in Ebony Magazine. In the same year, he was feted by the town for 59 years of service to the community.