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Shelton Historical Society invites public to view repaired Brownson House

At Connecticut Open House Day Saturday

SHELTON - In mid-May, the Shelton Historical Society unveiled its newly repaired and reinterpreted Brownson House on the grounds of Shelton History Center to more than 100 invited guests and members. 
Now everyone is welcome to see the changes this Saturday during Connecticut Open House Day from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 
This event is free and open to the public.

In late October 2015, the Shelton Historical Society suffered severe water damage to the Brownson House.  
The house was closed to the public during 2016 and as soon as initial repairs were completed, work progressed on a long-term project while the house was closed to install 

furnishings, wallpaper, lace curtains, and carpeting appropriate to the early 1900s.  
Although the house was built c.1822, it has been furnished to demonstrate how a middle-class farm family coped 

with the rapidly changing society of the early 1900s.    

Other buildings on the grounds, which include the 1872 Trap Fall School and the Wilson Barn, built c. 1860, will be open for viewing as well.  

For additional information, call 203-925-1803, visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org, or see the Facebook page.  

Annual one-day event 

Connecticut Open House Day is an annual event scheduled the second Saturday of June, where cultural organizations and tourism attractions throughout the state open their 

doors to Connecticut residents, inviting them to discover – and rediscover – Connecticut’s fascinating world of art, history, film and tourism with a variety of special visitor 

incentives.  
The unique one-day event is part of a broad state initiative that began in 2005 and is coordinated by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism (www.CTvisit.com).   

This is a press release from Shelton Historical Society.

State slates annual Open House Day

For information about activities planned around the state visit: http://www.ctvisit.com/connecticut-open-house-day-june-10-2017

Fun events slated for CT Open House Day Saturday

Sharing from the state tourism website:

"Join us for this day-long, state-wide celebration of everything that makes Connecticut great! 
"Attractions, museums, galleries and organizations in towns and cities all across Connecticut will be opening their doors and welcoming visitors with discounted or free admission, giveaways, special offers, hands-on activities for the kids and more. It’s a great way to discover or rediscover all that is happening in our state."

These events are planned in the Lower Naugatuck Valley:

ANSONIA: General David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.
Free admission from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., along with a plant sale, gift shop, and handcrafted items available for purchase.
 
DERBY: Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave.
Museum open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Center open from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free tours and a workshop.

SHELTON: Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road.
Free admission from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

 
SHELTON: SportsCenter of Connecticut, 784 River Road.

One free activity per person. Hours from 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.