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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...
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...
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...
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...
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