My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts this week's sale

My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia. 

All purchases support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features Uptown Burying Ground in Derby

Turnback Tuesday remembers the Olde Derby Uptown Burial Ground, a.k.a the Colonial Cemetery. 

This cemetery is located on Derby Avenue, Derby. The oldest stone is that of the Rev. John Bowers who died 6-14-1687, although his first recorded death was in 1675.

George Beaman was elected the first grave digger in 1863. It is said that he would receive two shillings for a child’s grave and two shillings and a sixpence for an adult’s grave. 

George was among the second group of settlers to receive a grant of land in Derby in 1675. It is claimed that this cemetery is the oldest public cemetery in the US.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Good morning. Here comes the sun?