Name: Festival of Trees is Back!
Start: 2021-12-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2021-12-05T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Deep River Historical Society

August 5, 2021Event, Newsby Christina Forristall

Week 7: Pratt Read Factory aka Pianoworks on Main Street

We started this challenge by locating the Deep River. Now it’s time to talk about the factories that took their power from that river. Unfortunately, most of them are no longer standing due to age or fire. The Pratt, Read & Co. Factory built in 1881 still dominates Main Street and is a testament to the people in our community …

July 28, 2021Event, Newsby Christina Forristall

Week 6! Captain Calvin Williams’ Home

Last week we took a look at the men who built ships in Deep River. This week’s challenge involves looking for the men who sailed the ships, sometimes known as “Blue Water Masters.” Captain Calvin Williams built his stately home on Kirtland St in view of the CT River. It is the only other stone house in Deep River, located …

July 22, 2021Event, Newsby Christina Forristall

Scavenger Hunt Week 5! Shipbuilding on the CT River

This week’s challenge involves finding the home of one of Deep River’s shipbuilders, Eli Denison. This house is located on the corner of Phelps Lane and River Street, overlooking the Lace Factory and the CT River. This house is privately owned. Thomas Denison’s home is located at 7 High Street. Thomas Denison and his son Eli, who had been building ships …

July 15, 2021Event, Newsby Christina Forristall

Week 4: Denison Wood Planes Factory – Winthrop

This week’s challenge will take you to Winthrop to find a spot where the Denison Factory once was. It’s a great opportunity to stay and have a slice of pizza (hint hint). The G.W. Denison Factory was located on Route 80 in Winthrop and burned to the ground in 1910. Stop by this historic area and snap a photo of …

July 15, 2021Newsby Christina Forristall

DRHS Mask Policy Update 8-5-21

In accordance with CDC guidelines, we ask that all visitors wear a mask while indoors at The Stone House or Carriage House, regardless of vaccination or not. We can’t wait to see you safely at The Stone House! Thank you, DRHS Staff

Week 3! Deep River’s connection with Africa

When you look at a world map, Deep River, Connecticut is nowhere near the continent of Africa. In fact, the two are separated by a large ocean. Your challenge this week is to find a piece of Africa within the boundaries of Deep River. I enlisted the help of experts this week. Chris Woodside and Geologist Janet Stone are both …

DRHS Summer Scavenger Hunt- Week 2!

Week 2: George Read & Fountain Hill Cemetery Hunt Your challenge this week is to find the man known as Deep River’s “founding Father,” George Read. Find him at the top of the hill in Fountain Hill Cemetery. The granite obelisk marks the center of the family plot. (Hint, it’s by the flag pole.#11 on the map below) George Read …

June 23, 2021Event, Newsby Christina Forristall

SUMMER IS HERE! SCHOOL IS OUT!!! IT’S TIME FOR ADVENTURES!

As Deep River Historical Society celebrates 75 years in the Stone House, thanks to the generosity of Ada Southworth Munson, the Society reflects on “75 bits of History.” We are offering families a summer challenge with weekly adventures for those willing to explore Deep River and its history. Your first challenge is to find The Deep River. NO, not the …

June 10, 2021Newsby Christina Forristall

75 Years at The Stone House!

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Ada Southworth Munson’s gift to the Society of her unique family home. Mrs. Munson was a founding member of the Deep River Historical Society in 1938. She bequeathed her home to the Society shortly before her death in August of 1946. The Stone House is representative of the early quarry industry in town. …

May 17, 2021Exhibits, Newsby Christina Forristall

Wharf to Waterfall: Deep River and the Industrial Revolution Exhibit to Open!

The Deep River Historical Society will open its doors to showcase new exhibits funded with a matching grant of $11, 694 from the Connecticut Humanities. This will bring to life the story of the Deep River Stream, the mills and factories built along its banks, and how they played a very important role in the Industrial Revolution. The Community Foundation …

Author: Christina Forristall

Week 7: Pratt Read Factory aka Pianoworks on Main Street

Week 6! Captain Calvin Williams’ Home

Scavenger Hunt Week 5! Shipbuilding on the CT River

Week 4: Denison Wood Planes Factory – Winthrop

DRHS Mask Policy Update 8-5-21

Week 3! Deep River’s connection with Africa

DRHS Summer Scavenger Hunt- Week 2!

SUMMER IS HERE! SCHOOL IS OUT!!! IT’S TIME FOR ADVENTURES!

75 Years at The Stone House!

Wharf to Waterfall: Deep River and the Industrial Revolution Exhibit to Open!

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