From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Henry S. Sanford

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is an image of Henry S. Sanford. He was America's Minister to Belgium during the Civil War and helped secure armaments needed for the Union victory.

Born in Woodbury in 1823, he moved to Derby in 1836 when his father formed the Shelton Tack Co. Even though the company was based in Shelton, the Sanford family lived on Caroline Street in Derby.

Henry was a well-traveled man. He was educated in Europe and served as Secretary of the United States Legation in Paris from 1849-53. He worked in several embassies before being appointed Minister Resident to the Royal Court of Belgium by Abraham Lincoln and held that position until 1869.

He died in 1891 and is buried in Long Hill Cemetery in Shelton.

[First posted on this date in 2017.]

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

Household hazardous waste collection slated Saturday in Woodbury

 

Ansonia First United Methodist Church posts Lenten events in region

First United Methodist Church, 47 Franklin St., Ansonia./ File photo

The Valley Cooperative Parish of Methodist churches has scheduled the following events during the Lenten season:

• Feb 14, 7 p.m. Woodbury UMC

Ash Wednesday Services

• Feb. 27, 6 p.m. Woodbury UMC

Soup 'n Bread Supper, Taize Worship

• March 12, 6 p.m. Ansonia UMC

Soup 'n Bread Supper, Worship

• March 28, 7 p.m. UMC of Waterbury

Maundy Thursday Service

• March 29, 7 p.m. Naugatuck UMC

Good Friday Service

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to host Oriental rug expert

Karen Reddington-Hughes

DERBY - The Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave. has several Oriental rugs in its collection and each rug holds a story.  

Join museum staff at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19  to learn about the history and symbols of Oriental rugs. 

The program will be presented by Karen Reggington-Hughes, an Oriental rug expert with extensive experience working with corporate and private interior designers. 

Reggington-Hughes learned the trade by visiting with wholesalers and rug dealers while working at Hamrah’s, a rug and carpet company, more than 20 years ago.  

She ultimately opened Abrash Galleries in Woodbury in 2004 and has been sharing her knowledge and love of rugs statewide.  

Abrash Galleries showcase Persian, Turkish, Chinese, and Indian rugs alongside an extensive collection of artwork.

During this informative presentation under the tent on the Kellogg Estate grounds, participants will learn the history of Oriental rugs and the use of symbols and design in the weaving.  

Information will include the different origins of rugs and how to interpret their history and importance.  Enjoy this historical and cultural program in the outdoors. If inclement weather occurs, the program will move indoors.  

Please remember to follow DEEP’s New Normal Health & Safety Guidelines, https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/COVID-19/Health_Safety_Flyer_NN_Final.pdf and register to participate.  

Details and registration can be found at www.ct.gov/deep/kellogg by visiting the link to Upcoming Events. 

This is a press release from Kellogg Environmental Center.

Climate activist to speak at Unitarian Universalist Society in Woodbury

Turnback Tuesday: Henry S. Sanford of Derby

Sharing from the Derby Public Library Facebook page:

"This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is an image of Henry S. Sanford. 
"He was America's Minister to Belgium during the Civil War and helped secure armaments needed for the Union victory. Born in Woodbury in 1823, he moved to Derby in 1836 when his father formed the Shelton Tack Co. Even though the company was based in Shelton, the Sanford family lived on Caroline Street in Derby. 
"Henry was a well-traveled man. He was educated in Europe and served as Secretary of the United States Legation in Paris from 1849-53. He worked in several embassies before being appointed Minister Resident to the Royal Court of Belgium by Abraham Lincoln and held that position until 1869. He died in 1891 and is buried in Long Hill Cemetery in Shelton."

Seymour Historical Society talk to feature Woodbury Path

This is a press release from Seymour Historical Society.

Seymour Historical Society to host talk on women's health issues in Colonial times

SEYMOUR - Health and hygiene challenges for women in Colonial America will be the focus of a program at the Seymour Historical Society at 2 p.m. July 17.

Photo from Electronic Valley

Presenter Velya Jancz-Urban is well-versed in Colonial history. 

She and her family bought and restored a 1770 farmhouse in Woodbury. 

That led to her writing the novel “Acquiescence,” which is set partly in Colonial times. 

In this popular program, “The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife,” Jancz-Urban makes audiences both laugh and cringe as she offers intimate insight into topics that made being an 18^th-century woman so difficult: sickness and medicine; sex and birth control; childbirth and menstruation.

Due to the subject matter, admission is restricted to adults. 

The Seymour Historical Society is located at 59 West St. near Trinity Episcopal Church. 

The program is free to Seymour Historical Society members and $5 for non-members. Doors open at 1 p.m., and light refreshments will be served. 

For more information, contact psussman@snet.net, call 203-881-2156 or visit www.seymourhistoricalsociety.org.

This is a press release from Seymour Historical Society.

Beer, cheese pairing class in Oxford to benefit CT Partnership for Children

OXFORD - Black Hog Brewing Co. of Oxford and Caseus Fromagerie of New Haven will host the first ever Hogs N' Curds event Feb. 25 at Colonial Tavern, 24 Hawley Road. 

This event will benefit Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc., a 501c3 organization located in Seymour and dedicated to supporting low-income children throughout the state.

The event will feature beer-inspired appetizers, a beer and cheese pairing class, and beer-inspired sweets from Wildflour Confections of Seymour. 
During the pairing class, guests will sample Black Hog beer and Connecticut made cheeses, as well as Winding Drive jams of Woodbury, and local honey. 
The event is focused on supporting local small businesses, while benefitting a good cause. 

Tickets are $50 per person, and include all appetizers, the class, and dessert. 
A cash bar will be available after the class, while guests mingle. 
There is limited seating available and tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are available online now at www.ctpfc.org or by calling CT Partnership 203-881-1804. 
The doors open at 5:45 p.m. and close promptly at 6:30 p.m. for the class. No late arrivals, please. The class is approximately 1.5 hours, dessert, music, and cash bar will immediately follow.

For tickets or more information, visit the website listed, call, or follow the Facebook event. 

This is a press release from Meghan Tarby, founder and executive director, Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc.

Nonprofit in Shelton to sponsor CT Bike for HOPE ride

SHELTON - Moving With HOPE will sponsor the second annual CT Bike For HOPE from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. May 23.

The event is a family-oriented bike ride and walk that will encompass completed sections of the Naugatuck Greenway, follow Route 67 up to Woodbury and return to Shelton.

Moving with HOPE is based at 415 Howe Ave.

The bike ride will not be timed; racing is not allowed.
Online registration will end at midnight May 22.

You can still register the day of at the registration table. Day-of registration is opened at 6:30 a.m. Same day registration accepts cash or credit card for the $35 registration fee and $50 minimum fund-raising fee paid in full.
See more at: http://www.ctbikeforhope.org.

Admission is $35 to ride.