Stamford History Real Time

Bookmarks and Pewter Pendants for Sale at the Society

Trinkets that make good gifts:

Our attractive new bookmark, laminated and sturdy
$3 each

Front and back views

July 4th Holiday Closings

The Society will be closed Friday, July 4th & Saturday July 5th.

Happy Independence Day!

2008 National History Day: Winners from Stamford Honored by The Stamford Historical Society

At the annual meeting of the Society on June 9, Dick Harper, Society board member and Regional Coordinator of National History Day, presented Stamford students who were 2008 History Day winners.

The History Day program encourages students in grades 6-8 (Junior Division) and 9-12 ( Senior Division) to create historic papers, exhibits, live presentations, or documentaries focused around a theme. Students present initially in the regional level, held in Stamford. The top three places then go to the Connecticut level. The top two from Connecticut in each category compete on the National level at the University of Maryland.

The theme in 2008 was Conflict and Compromise in History.

Civil War Roundtable Annual Dinner Coming Up

Date: Friday, June 20
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: The Italian Center, 1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford
Call: 203-227-2581
Speaker: Robert E.L. Krick, Chief Historian, Richmond National Battlefield Park

All are Welcome!

Download CWR-dinner-invitation.pdf

Day Trip to the Florence Griswold MuseumOld Lyme, CT, Thursday June 12

Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up!

Day Trip to The Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, CT
Thursday   June 12, 2008

Enjoy History, Scenic Gardens, and Art!

Join The Stamford Historical Society on a day trip to The Florence Griswold Museum on Thursday, June 12, 2008 to view the new exhibition, Impressionist Giverny: American Painters in France, 1885-1915.  Take this opportunity to tour this world‑class museum and historic site on the Connecticut Art Trail, view a special international Impressionist exhibition, explore the Museum's scenic grounds and historic gardens, and enjoy lunch in a quintessential New England village inn.

Newsletter: Stamford Pioneer, Winter 2008 Edition

Starting with the Winter 2008 edition, our quarterly newsletter, Stamford Pioneer, will be available online.

Download stamford-pioneer-winter08.pdf

Look for Event Announcements, Volunteer Recognition, Chairman's Corner, Director's Report, and more.

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!

Happy Thanksgivings!

The Society will be closed Thursday November 22 through Saturday, November 24.

A Happy Thanksgivings to our patrons!

The Shop Downstairs open for the season again

The Shop Downstairs at society headquarters at 1508 High Ridge Road has re-opened for the season.

Hours are Fridays and Saturdays 12:oo Noon to 3:00 pm.

The shop carries a variety of items, some new, some slightly used.  Among them are bric-abrac, art work, books, jewelry, and some household items — NO CLOTHING.  There is always an array of vintage and new, interesting and collectible, sometimes even “funky” merchandise.

All sales generate a 100% profit to the Society.

Please give us your unwanted treasures: Bric-A-Brac, Housewares, Small Furniture, Art, Antiques, Jewelry, Silver, Irresistible Collectibles. No clothing please!

Your donation is tax deductible.

The shop represents a continual fund raiser.

The Society will be closed Saturday, September 1

The Stamford Historical Society will be closed Saturday, September 1, Labor Day Weekend.

Enjoy your holiday!

New exhibit to open soon: “Digging up Stamford”

On Sunday, September 16th at 2:00PM the latest exhibit at the Stamford Historical Society will open at Society headquarters, 1508 High Ridge Road.  Titled Digging Up Stamford:  An Archaeological History of Stamford from 11,000 BP to the Present, the exhibit will feature material recovered from archaeological sites excavated within the bounds of Stamford.  The exhibit will have both a prehistoric and an historic component.  The goal of the exhibit is to show how much can be learned of the past through items of material culture or artifacts (any item made or used by humans) in conjunction with the study of written materials where they are available.  In many cases no historic materials are available and the past must be reconstructed solely through archaeological evidence.

Jane Flounders receives The Stamford Historical Society’s Annual Distinguished Service Award

Jane Flounders has received The Stamford Historical Society’s 2007 Virginia T. Davis Award for outstanding volunteer service.  The award was presented during the society’s annual meeting on June 25 by Ron Marcus.

A Wheaton College alumna and past Photo Researcher/Assistant Editor at American Heritage Publishing Company, Jane, a long-time resident of Stamford, is currently the Volunteer Coordinator and serves as an education docent.  Other recent involvements have been Chairman of the Board of Directors through the 2005/2006 session, co-chair of our Victorian Teas, and chair of the Lord & Taylors Benefit Bash.  Read more.

Please join us in congratulating Jane!

2007 National History Day State Winners from Stamford Honored by The Stamford Historical Society

At the annual meeting of the society on June 25, Dick Harper, society board member and Regional Coordinator of National History Day, presented Stamford students who were the 2007 History Day local winners and participated in the state competition and then went on to the National finals.  All were given certificates, as were their teacher advisers. Kathleen Clark performed “Struggle for Homeland,”  Anika Advani showed her DVD video “Apollo 13,”  and the exhibit by Molly Stanton and Annie Cohen, “Their One Way Ticket – Escaping Nazi Europe,” could be viewed in the hallway.

Here follows a list of the honorees:

Annual Meeting, June 25

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Monday, June 25, 7:00 PM
Society Headquarters, 1508 High Ridge Road

The festivities include the annual Virginia T. Davis, Stamford Historical Society Distinguished Service Award as well as a recognition of Stamford’s state-level winners of the 2007 History Day Competition.

Save the date!

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