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Monroe Historical Society Box 212 Monroe, CT 06468 Home Table of Contents Calendar Newsletter Archives Membership Information Properties Hands-on- History Table of Contents How to Volunteer Save Our Stepney Task Force Bicentennial Quilt      This quilt was constructed by the Monroe Historical Society in honor of the United States Bicentennial in 1976. Historic Buildings of Connecticut      Historic Buildings of Connecticut features pictures of interesting structures in Connecticut, with some background info on the buildings and links. All images are copyright Daniel @ Historic Buildings of Connecticut. Civil War Site about the Seventeenth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry "Ol' Monroe" - A series of articles about Monroe's history, reprinted by permission from The Chronicle America's March to Yorktown, the website of the 230th Anniversary re-enactment of the March to Yorktown by General Washington and General Rochambeau's American and French armies. Highlights of the 2009 the Christmas House Tour and the Christmas Fair at the Old Schoolhouse Highlights (slideshow) from the Christmas House Tour featuring scenes at the Beardsley House Highlights from the 225th Anniversary of the Encampment of the Duc de Lauzun Celebration Highlights from the "Trolley Through Time" tour of Monroe on May 21, 2006. Hands-on-History Spinning with a Drop Spindle Basic Natural Dyeing Instructions Preparing Snacks using Colonial Recipes Hanna Cranna      Monroe's most famous "witch"! Historic Homes      Photographs of many of Monroe's colonial-era homes and buildings. "Hometown History"      A series of columns written for the Monroe Courier by members of the Historical Society during the year of Monroe's 175th Anniversary Celebration. House Tour, Christmas, 2002      The "Christmas in Monroe" House tour was sponsored by the Monroe Newcomers and Neighbors Club and was held on December 14, 2002. Both the East Village Meetinghouse and the Eliot Beardsley Homestead were featured stops on the tour. Joan Verniero, writer of stories, at JVStory.com       This is the site of local Monroe writer, Joan Verniero. Her latest book,"Victory or Death! Stories of the American Revolution," is a timely, multicultural biography for children about eight heroes and heroines of the Revolutionary War. See pictures of the Mail Wagon being moved to the Post Office Membership Information Monroe Trivia Quiz The Mural       See pictures of the David Merrill mural, "Our Town", being moved into the library and being restored. News      Recent news articles about our members, our organization and other interesting topics. Newsletter Archives The Old Schoolhouse      The East Village-Barn Hill Schoolhouse located on Wheeler Road has been restored by the Historical Society and is used for many educational activities. Other Sites that we Recommend Properties      A brief description of the properties that the Historical Society owns and maintains. By Lori Anne Guerrera How "New Stratford" Became the Town of Monroe Reflections of a "Town Green"

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