The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/page/289/)
Summertime brings many visitors to the historic Phelps-Hatheway House, not just to enjoy the house itself, but to take a timeless stroll through the gardens, lovingly tended by volunteers from the Suffield Garden Club.
The Friends of Kent Memorial Library are pleased to report that we have had another successful book sale this year. All the money made from the sale is used to support Kent Memorial Library programs and purchase materials for the library throughout the year. Photo by Matt Auchy Books stored at Second Baptist Church were loaded for their ride to Father Ted Hall.
The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop (FOFAH) is hosting its fourth annual Oktoberfest at Hilltop Farm on October 4th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Going back to school in the fall has always been a bittersweet feeling, but this year it is even more bitter and even more sweet.
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.
Join members of the Suffield Historical Society on Wednesday evening, June 16, at 7 p.m. for a Zoom showing of old Suffield photos by Art Sikes.
John A. King stands at the left in front of his Indian Spring Farm, located in the very northeast corner of Suffield between the Connecticut River and the end of Mapleton Avenue.
Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor of Kent Memorial Library.
The Suffield Historical Society’s (SHS) online class will ceremoniously install a Witness Stone memorial for Tamer (1770-1829) on June 19 at 10:00 a.m.
A Mass and luncheon to celebrate the history of St. Joseph Church, Suffield (1916–2021) will be held on Sunday, June 27.
Did you know that the Turquoise Table is a “thing”? I didn’t until I read The Turquoise Table by Kristin Schell during my COVID-19 lockdown.
We were so excited to see so many friends – old and new! – at Suffield Garden Club’s May Market. Thanks to everyone who came by to contribute to our gratitude tree, paint kindness rocks, share your stories and learn more about us.
