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As the saying goes, there is no place like home for the holidays! Here in Stratford you don’t have to travel far to get into the holiday spirit. In addition to our own Boothe Homestead Christmas and the town of Stratford Tree Lighting on December 7 at 4pm, following are more ways to enjoy some […]

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Learn more: HispanicHeritageMonth.gov Origins & Facts from the History Channel Key facts about U.S. Latinos Celebrate: 8 Ways […]

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Locally and around the nation, this devastating event is being commemorated. We remember those who we lost and honor the brave first-responders who risked their own lives to save others. September 11 is also designating  as a National Day of Service […]

You don’t have to go far to enjoy summer in Connecticut! Here are a few suggestions to help keep the fun going all season long: Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivities in Connecticut for Kids and Families Connecticut Summer at the Museum – Free Admission for Kids It’s time to explore! From July 1 to […]

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. Learn More […]

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month (LGBTQ) is celebrated in June to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan, New York City. This event marks the beginning of the movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ+ Americans. Pride Month is also a way to acknowledge the influence and […]

Designated by Congress in 1992, the month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants. […]

New to gardening? Looking to spruce up your backyard? With the weather (finally!) starting to warm up, gardening is a great way to get outside and enjoy that home you’ve been staying in 🙂 It’s also a good way to discover the many health benefits gardening can bring! Whether it’s vegetable plants, herbs, flowers or […]

The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. —Gaylord Nelson (1916-2005), former governor of Wisconsin, founder of Earth Day Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. […]

March is Women’s History Month! Celebrated women and honored their accomplishments by learning more about the women who have made a difference in the world.   Learn about the achievements of women in our own state at the CT Women’s Hall of Fame   And it’s an international celebration too! Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness […]