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The Stamford Historical Society
Stamford, CT, USA
A Center For History, Culture, and Tradition
Interests: history, local history, preservation, community
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The society will be closed Saturday, May 26. Enjoy your holiday weekend! Continue reading
Posted May 20, 2012 at Stamford History Real Time
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The Society will be closed for Winter Holidays Thursday, December 22, 2011 through Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Happy Holidays! Happy New Year! Continue reading
Posted Dec 19, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
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Bring Your Friend and Shop With Us! There is plenty to choose for the holidays! The Shop Downstairs at The Stamford Historical Society 1508 High Ridge Road, Stamford Fridays & Saturdays 12 noon-3:00 p.m. The shop represents a continual fund... Continue reading
Posted Dec 5, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
The Stamford Historical society will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. See you all next week, and have an enjoyable Thanksgiving! Continue reading
Posted Nov 24, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
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The Stamford Historical Society Invites you to attend The Eighth Annual Victorian Tea Sunday, November 6, 2011, 1:30 – 4:30 PM As is our custom the program is centered on our current exhibit P.O. HIGH RIDGE CONNECTICUT: The Evolution of... Continue reading
Posted Oct 31, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
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True Tales of Horror and Death, on October 21 at the Hoyt Barnum House, was a resounding success! Pam Coleman reports that the tours were packed. "In keeping with the Halloween season, we recently offered our first Tales of Horror... Continue reading
Posted Oct 31, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
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As every year: TOUCH A TRUCK Saturday, September 24, 1:00–4:00 PM Stamford Historical Society Parking Lot Music, Treats, Face Painting, Trucks & Exhibit Bring your kids and have fun! Admission: $5/person, children under 4 free. Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
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Philip E. Norgren died on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at the age of 73 after battling cancer. Phil joined the Board of Directors of the Stamford Historical Society in the late 1990s and later served as its president for two... Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
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You are cordially invited to our fundraiser and "P.O. High Ridge Connecticut" Exhibit Preview Party, Thursday, September 15, 6:00–8:00 PM at the Stamford Historical Society, 1508 High Ridge Rd. Download Invitation Form Continue reading
Posted Sep 1, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
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Congratulations to Mary Ann Lawlor for receiving the 2011 Virginia T. Davis, Stamford Historical Society Distinguished Service Award! Her most recent Cozy Sundays event in May was the showing of the 1947 film Boomerang, followed by a panel, comprised of... Continue reading
Posted Jul 10, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
As you may have noticed, we have switched our account from Amazon.com to Barnes & Noble, as Amazon.com has cut all "Associates" programs in Connecticut as of last month. Any purchase through clicking on the B&N logo or text link... Continue reading
Posted Jul 10, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
Please welcome the new Board of Directors of the Stamford Historical Society! Continue reading
Posted Jul 2, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
The Society will be closed Saturday, July 2 for the Independence Day weekend. Enjoy your holiday! Continue reading
Posted Jun 30, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
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The Stamford Historical Society, website Continue reading
Posted Jun 11, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
Please note that on Saturday, June 11, the Society will be open from 12 to 4 PM only. We apologize for any inconvenience. Continue reading
Posted Jun 8, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
The Society will be closed Friday, April 22 & Saturday, April 23. Happy Holidays! Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
You are Invited to Join us for a Benefit Dinner Honoring Community Leaders and Dedicated Benefactors ALEXANDER & PATRICIA KOPROSKI THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011, AT 6 PM THE A.O.H. (HIBERNIAN) HALL Alexander and Patricia Koproski are long time residents of... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
The Jewish Historical Society of Lower Fairfield County, UConn/Stamford, and the Stamford Historical Society are jointly sponsoring the annual Estelle Feinstein Memorial Lecture Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 6pm Gen Re Auditorium at UConn Washington Blvd. and Broad St. The... Continue reading
Posted Feb 20, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
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Once more, for nostalgia's sake, the Mill River in its old version: Old Mill Pond from West Main Street Bridge Complete Newpaper Clipping from February 7, 1931 Here is more on the Mill River from January 2009: Skating Scene at... Continue reading
Posted Feb 18, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
Please welcome Jane back as Volunteer Coordinator for the Stamford Historical Society. Jane keeps volunteer service organzations apprised of our needs and interviews and advises prospective volunteers. She can be reached as listed here. Many tasks at the Society require... Continue reading
Posted Feb 15, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
Moved from February 5 due to expected inclement weather. “Researching the Homestead” Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 10:30AM to 12:00PM at the Stamford Historical Society 1508 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT Whether you live in an antique colonial or a... Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2011 at Stamford History Real Time
The Society will be closed through Saturday, January 1. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Continue reading
Posted Dec 28, 2010 at Stamford History Real Time
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Before the Mall: Artist's Impression of Christmas Eve on Atlantic Street Download Newspaper Clipping of December 24, 1927 Related Map Bailey Sketch Reference file: Bailey104.jpg Whitman Bailey Collection Continue reading
Posted Dec 3, 2010 at Stamford History Real Time
The Society will be closed Thursday, November 25 through Saturday, November 27, 2010 Happy Thanksgiving! Continue reading
Posted Nov 23, 2010 at Stamford History Real Time
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Saturday, December 11 9:30 to 12:30 PM Holiday Gift-Making for Children 6 – 12 yrs Drop off for children over age 9 only Allow one hour per gift. Fee: $15 to make one gift / $25 to make two gifts.... Continue reading
Posted Nov 20, 2010 at Stamford History Real Time