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Are you interested in
an historic plaque* for
your house?

Curious about the people who built your home and their involvement in Rowayton history? If you think your house or barn may be 90 years or older, and you would like an historic plaque, please email the Rowayton Historical Society or call 299-0399.

www.rowaytonhistoricalsociety.org

*An historic plaque in no way restricts home renovation
         
         
   

Civil War Days in Rowayton

The 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War (2011-2015) offers us an important opportunity to learn about and commemorate our country’s greatest national crisis, while exploring its enduring relevance in the 21st century. The Rowayton Historical Society is launching a very special exhibit on the war and its impact on Rowayton, beginning with “A Civil War Christmas in Rowayton” which will open December 4th. Plans are in the works that include a Civil War encampment in Pinkney Park, a series of fascinating lectures on various aspects of the war, activities for children and a colorful exhibit at the Pinkney House on the hometown boys who fought for their country.

Looking for Civil War memorabilia
If you have local Civil War stories, pictures, or memorabilia that you would like to share, the RHS would love to hear from you. Please email the RHS or call 831-0136.

      

The Norwalk Quilt Trail
at the Pinkney Museum

Photo: Dana Laird

If you haven’t already seen “A Common Thread: Family History Told Through Quilting“ at the Pinkney Museum, be sure to stop before it closes in early November. The show is part of the Norwalk Quilt Trail, the first citywide collaboration among local cultural sites to showcase the vibrancy of our shared heritage. In addition to the RHS and the Norwalk Historical Society, venues include the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk City Hall, Norwalk Museum, and Stepping Stones Museum. Additionally, pieces from the National AIDS Memorial Quilt will be shown at City Hall, thanks to the sponsorship of the Triangle Community Center and the Norwalk Historical Society.

Please email the RHS at for more information. The Pinkney House will be open every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30am, on Fridays during the Farmer’s Market from 2-5pm, and the third Sunday of every month from 2-4 pm.
     
     
     
   
     

August 28, 2011

Whether it was a hurricane or a tropical storm, we'll always remember where we were at the end of the summer of 2011 when Irene hit Connecticut. Her 60 mile an hour winds downed trees and power lines across the state, leaving an estimated 700,000 without power for days and millions of dollars in property damages. She arrived at high tide, causing an enormous tidal surge and flooding some of the most beautiful areas of the state and even sending some houses out to sea. Governor Malloy said that damages will amount to twice that of Hurricane Gloria of 1985. As we write this, thousands are still without power and school is starting three days later than planned, leaving us little wiggle room for snow days to come! Here are some stunning photos showing what Irene left behind in Rowayton and a little evidence of how we “weathered the storm.”

*photo by Dana Laird      **photo by Silvia Doyle
   
     
     
     
         
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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