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June 13, 2017Newsby Kim Olson

Warriors in the Community

On May 24th the Valley students arrived to help us with chores on the property. They raked, spread mulch, washed windows, swept floors, and carted trash. It is amazing how much they accomplished in just one morning. We are truly grateful to Valley Regional and their Community Service Day.

February 10, 2017Newsby DRHS

DRHS News & Upcoming Events for Spring 2017

It promises to be another active season at the DRHS with many events planned for the upcoming months. Cindi Stannard, Board of Trustee Treasurer, will be presenting a talk, “Winthrop—-In Its Early Days” at the Carriage House on Thursday April 27th at 7:00 pm. Free to all that are interested in attending. The Winthrop section of Deep River is being …

October 27, 2016Newsby DRHS

Trees, Trains & Traditions

4th. Annual Festival of Trees Sponsored by Deep River Historical Society Dec. 1, 2 & 3 Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5-8 pm Mark your calendars Lights will be glowing in the beautiful rooms of the Stone House and Carriage House as it is decorated for the Festival of Trees, Trains & Traditions. A special train layout is being designed by Trustee member Frank Santoro …

October 27, 2016Newsby DRHS

Deep River Historical Society Thanksgiving Break

College students home over the Thanksgiving break? House guests that have eaten more turkey than they wanted to and looking for something to do? Free entertainment and getting to know more about our town can all be accomplished during the extended hours at the Stone House post Thanksgiving! Alternative to Black Friday Holiday shopping and/or football for those that want …

September 27, 2016Newsby DRHS

Chester Wins in Annual Tri-Town Vintage Baseball

Congratulations to Chester Vintage Baseball team for this years win. Another great day and great game in Deep River as players and families came together to enjoy the friendly Tri-Town historical baseball competition at Devitts Field. Essex and Deep River will be back to win next year. Thanks to our guys, Aaron “Pigpen,” Rick “Used to Quick,” Shawn “The Tick,” Angus …

September 27, 2016NewsDenison planes, Thomas Elliott, woodworkingby DRHS

Thomas Elliott’s Planes of Winthrop

Standing room only at Tom Elliott’s talk on Wed night. A wonderfully informed talk about the manufacturing of planes in Winthrop. Tom surprised the entire room when he donated his collection of Denison planes to the Deep river Historical Society. An overwhelming reaction to such a generous gift. Thomas Elliott, well-respected architect, from Westbook, CT presented a program on …

September 16, 2016Newsby Rhonda Forristall

Deep River Family Day 2016

The Deep River Historical Society will be open on both Saturday and Sunday, September 17 & 18, of Family Day weekend from 10 am to 2 pm. There have been several changes made over the summer and this is your perfect opportunity to stop in to see the new Marine Room. Also in the Carriage House is a special display …

August 29, 2016Eventby DRHS

An Afternoon with the Ladies Historic Sewing Circle

Ladies representing various time periods from 1790 to 1910 gathered on the Stone House veranda on Sunday Aug 28th. Dressed in actual vintage and authentically reproduced clothing and accessories, the ladies spoke with visitors about their projects, their clothing, the history and their sewing techniques. Many of the visitors that attended the event were able to get advice and discuss their own …

July 24, 2016Newsby Rhonda Forristall

Deep River Historical Society Receives Humanities Grant

June 1st, 2016 U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney stopped by the Deep River Historical Society after the society received a matching grant from the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH). You can read the full article published on ValleyNewsNow.com. Deep River Historical Society Receives Humanities Grant; Rep. Joe Courtney Visits Stone House

July 12, 2016Exhibitsby Rhonda Forristall

The Marine Room

On June 28th we hosted an open house for the newly designed Marine Room exhibit at the Stone House. The room is a showcase for Deep River’s marine history during the 1800’s. The exhibit illustrates the impressions of the Connecticut River, merchants, ship builders and their captains made on our little town. If you’re interested in seeing the exhibit, you can …

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Warriors in the Community

DRHS News & Upcoming Events for Spring 2017

Trees, Trains & Traditions

Deep River Historical Society Thanksgiving Break

Chester Wins in Annual Tri-Town Vintage Baseball

Thomas Elliott’s Planes of Winthrop

Deep River Family Day 2016

An Afternoon with the Ladies Historic Sewing Circle

Deep River Historical Society Receives Humanities Grant

The Marine Room

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