Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Concert at Ansonia Library to feature New Haven Symphony Orchestra flautist

New Haven Symphony Orchestra's

Creating Musical Readers Series:

The Flute


'Turnback Tuesday' visits longtime Valley business


Turnback Tuesday visits the business of Henry Kornblut, Inc. with this charming calendar from 1948.

He started his business in 1892 as a dry goods and confectionery store at 572 Main St., Ansonia, adding clothing in 1895. He moved to Water Street by 1903 and later moved one last time to 316 Main St., Ansonia.

Soon after, he expanded the business to a second location at 6 Olivia St., Derby. Henry remained active as president until 1955 when VP Herman Brofin took over.

The store sold Curlee Clothes manufactured in St. Louis. By 1920, the Curlee Clothing was one of the largest clothing manufacturers in the country. The Kornblut stores remained until 1970.

The calendar was a recent donation by the Berman family.


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


Ansonia Nature Center to present 'The Life of a Tree' program



ANSONIA - Have you ever wanted to really get to know the trees you see every day? 

Come to the park at 2 p.m. Jan. 14 for a hands-on activity; together you’ll learn about the different types of trees, their life cycles, and their important roles in the ecosystem. 

Be prepared and dressed to go on a hike through our woods as well as play a game. Each person will make their very own tree cookie necklace to take home. 

Register at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org


The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.


This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center



Program on genealogy slated at Oxford Public Library



OXFORD - Are you interested in building your family tree? 

Join instructor Sarah Miller at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Oxford Public Library as she presents strategies to begin your ancestral research using a variety of online resources. We will focus on American records available and how to locate them. 

The presentation is followed by guided research time with access to several paid genealogical subscriptions. Please bring family documents and information as well as a tablet or laptop. 

This class is designed for those just beginning their ancestral research.

The Library is at 49 Great Oak Road.


This is shared from the Oxford Public Library Facebook page.