'Turnback Tuesday' features Tricentennial of Connecticut in 1935

 

Turnback Tuesday takes a look at the Tricentennial of Connecticut in 1935. 

This medal, with an image of Commodore Isaac Hull, was commemorated by the Derby Historical Society. 

The Tricentennial was celebrated by towns all over Connecticut. The festivities lasted six months. There were exhibits, pageants, a choral concert at Yale Bowl, a costume ball, and one of the largest parades the state has ever seen: 20,000 marchers, 100+ floats, and 30 bands.

Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Recuperation journey: August afternoon

Clouds over Ansonia Riverwalk.

Visiting Pickett's Pond at Osbornedale State Park in Derby. 

Wildflowers! 

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce accepting applications for WIN grant

This philanthropic program provides financial assistance to women owned businesses in the Greater Valley area in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.  Click here for a copy of the application for yourself or to share. Since its inception in 2004, the WIN Grant has benefited 59 women owned businesses in the Valley with just over $56,000 in grants ranging in size from $500 - $2,000 each.  In 2007, the WIN Entrepreneurial Grant became a named fund with the Valley Community Foundation.  Contributions to be made directly to this designated fund.