Stamford History Real Time

Christmas Eve Sketch by Whitman Bailey

A while ago, we introduced  Sketches by Whitman Bailey.  Here is an appropriate one for the season:

Christmas Eve at Old Samuel Webb House a Century Ago (1934).

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We add the usual warning: "At times, the accompanying vignettes are mostly folklore passed on to Mr. Bailey by residents of the areas where he was sketching.  In those instances he had no way of determining the truth of the story.  Nor have we.  It is presented as a sidelight to the sketch.  Therefore, researchers are cautioned to regard these tales as local color, interesting, thought provoking, but sometimes not entirely factual."

Holiday Closing: December 22 through 29

The Society will be closed Saturday, December 22 through Saturday December 29.

Need a last minute gift?  Stop by at Headquarters at 1508 High Ridge Road and pick up our handsome tote bag, displaying a drawing of the building.  Cost: $20.  (Regular hours Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 NOON to 4:00 PM.)

Happy Holidays!