Historian's Corner

Christmas, 1917 By Seth G. Haley As written, 1955 It was Christmas, 1917; the occasion World War I; the place a tiny village in France, a village with one little shop, a few houses, a beaten chateau. Stationed there … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner

By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Cranberries: “The Rubies of the Pines”  It has been 402 years since the autumn of 1621, when that struggling band of English Puritans sat down with their Indian friends to celebrate their friendship, … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner

By Dan Shine Voice Columnist St. Lawrence School, (This was written in 2017; St. Lawrence School is still doing well!) In May, 1895, the Reverend Jeremiah Curtin was named the first resident pastor of St. Lawrence Church.  It … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner

By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Bringing Clockmaking to New Haven  Chauncey Jerome, founder of the Jerome Manufacturing Company, started his career in 1816, working in Plymouth, Connecticut for Eli Terry.  At this time, Terry … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner

Clockmaking in Connecticut  It is hard to believe during this, the current era, that there was a time when the extravagance of owning a clock was the sole province of the wealthy:  Farmers scheduled their work around the rising and … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner

Terry’s Honey-Dew Popcorn  It was one of many Savin Rock Icons:  Terry’s sold popcorn, Honey-Dew popcorn, cotton candy, and candy apples.  If you are a West Havener aged thirty or more, chances are you remember Terry’s popcorn … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner

By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Twilight League  With thanks to Harry Noyes III and the late Vin DiLauro In 1959, The Boy lived on Kelsey Avenue; on summer nights, he was allowed to ride his bicycle up to Painter Park each … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner