The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/category/history/)
One of the things I have most enjoyed about living in Suffield is the people who live here. My neighbors are always quick to lend a helping hand, whether it’s letting someone borrow a tool, helping haul brush to the dump or calling one another to get kids and pets indoors when a bear is spotted in the neighborhood.
October 2 Spaulding gardens is increasing the capacity of their output by erecting a new greenhouse about 300 feet long. This, added to the present plant, will make one of the largest plants of this kind in this section October 9 The house owned and occupied by Joe Smith was burned to the ground Wednesday night, with its contents.
This year, the Suffield Historical Society has extended the King House Museum & Barn tour dates through October 11—giving you even more time to experience this local treasure. October’s crisp air and vibrant foliage make it the perfect season to step outside and explore.
One of the things I have most enjoyed about living in Suffield is the people who live here. My neighbors are always quick to lend a helping hand, whether it’s letting someone borrow a tool, helping haul brush to the dump or calling one another to get kids and pets indoors when a bear is spotted in the neighborhood.
October 2 Spaulding gardens is increasing the capacity of their output by erecting a new greenhouse about 300 feet long. This, added to the present plant, will make one of the largest plants of this kind in this section October 9 The house owned and occupied by Joe Smith was burned to the ground Wednesday night, with its contents.
Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
Photo provided by Art Sikes from the KML Archives Inside the Hill Street School Last month we featured the Hill Street school from the outside. Here is what it looked like on the inside.
At the time of the American Revolutionary War, the militia in Connecticut consisted of small companies of men from a particular Connecticut town who occasionally mustered on the local Common. True or false.Is there a difference between a militia and minutemen?
There was an error in the September Observer on the page of historic house photos. The caption for the Gay Mansion states that it is now the home of the Suffield Academy headmasters.
Hair wreaths gained the greatest popularity in the Victorian era (1837-1901).
Provided by Art Sikes This photo is titled “North West District – East Society” or the Hasting Hill School. It’s located just north of First Baptist Church on Hill Street.