... at 8:30 p.m. after a gray Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Deacon Bennett's ca. 1721 home in Shelton
Turnback Tuesday looks across the river into Shelton today.
This photo is of Deacon Daniel Bennett’s home. Located on the corner of Avenue B (Howe Ave) and Division St (Turnpike).
The house was built circa 1721.
According to the “History of Derby,” Bennett served Gen. Marquis de Lafayette and his officers breakfast during the Revolutionary War.
Gen. Lafayette helped the colonists against the British. He volunteered time and money and with his tactical experience helped win the war.
Deacon and Mrs. Daniel Bennett were the maternal grandparents of Commodore Isaac Hull, a Derby native who was Commander of the USS Constitution in the War of 1812.
Thank you to the Shelton Historical Society and Joe DiRienzo for their assistance.
Map photo courtesy of Mr. DiRienzo.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!
25th annual Chamber Golf Classic slated at Race Brook Country Club in Orange
presented by
PerkinElmer featuring the Curtiss-Ryan Honda Hole-in-One
8 a.m. July 28 at Race Brook Country Club in Orange
Back by popular demand, this year's Silver Anniversary Golf Classic promises to be a truly memorable summer experience.
Whether entertaining clients, rewarding exemplary employees, or sharpening your golf skills, Race Brook is the place to be.
Founded in 1912, Race Brook is considered to be one of the finest tests of golf in New England.
For additional sponsorship opportunities and to register, click here.
Fore where there is golf, there is business!
Derby Public Library to host teen game nights via Zoom
DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all tweens and teens ages 10 to 17 to Virtual Teen Game Night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in July.
Participants will have library-provided materials to compete in the classic games of skill and chance, “YA”TZEE & FARKLE.
Zoom access link will be provided via email the day prior to game date.
Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
Registrants will be contacted to coordinate game materials pickup. These programs are part of the DPL “Tails & Tales!” 2021 Teen Summer Club.
For more information visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org, or call 203-736-1482.
This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts sales
DERBY - St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop at 237 Roosevelt Drive sells gently used clothing, housewares, furniture, decor, and more.
All proceeds benefit the organization's Food Bank. Clients are served by appointment.
This is shared from the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop Facebook page.
My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts weekly sales
My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.
All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
This is shared from My Sister's Place Thrift Store's Facebook page.
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