Stamford History Real Time

Pictures from the Exhibit Opening on September 16

All enjoyed the the opening of our new exhibit Digging up Stamford.

Guest Curator Ernest Wiegand of Norwalk Community College, who is the resident expert on the Native American periods of the region, gave a lively talk about many of the sites featured in the exhibit.      

Photos from the Opening may be seen here or in the Photo Album in the right-hand column of the blog.

Sketches by Whitman Bailey

Thanks to the work of our library volunteers, the sketches by Whitman Bailey have been collated and scanned and are available for viewing at the computer in the Marcus Research Library.  They are in a searchable database, sorted by town and street. ¹

Complete Newspaper Clipping of February 19, 1944 (PDF file)

Exhibit Opening Sunday, September 16: Digging up Stamford

OPENING, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2:00 PM

Digging up Stamford
An Archaeological History of Stamford, Connecticut

Festivities will commence with a talk given by Guest Curator Ernest Wiegand of Norwalk  Community College, who is the resident expert on the Native American periods of the region.  He will   present a discussion of many of the sites featured in the exhibit. The exhibit will remain open until 4:30 that afternoon.

The exhibit features material recovered from archaeological sites excavated within the bounds of Stamford, with both prehistoric and historic components.  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.

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.