Darien to celebrate its 200th anniversary one year later
Susan Shultz
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A Q and A with Museum of Darien historian Ken Reiss will be held virtually next month about his book, Darien, 1820 New Town, New Time, co-sponsored by the Darien Library.Contributed /Show MoreShow Less
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The kidnapping of Moses Mather is one of the various murals featured at Darien Town Hall.David Polett / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The Mather Homestead will be part of the Heritage Day celebration in October, which will feature a reenactment of a typical Revolutionary era engagement with the fifth Connecticut Regiment.Contributed /Show MoreShow Less
Tokeneke fifth grader wins DAR Essay Contest
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DAR fifth grade essay contest winners gathered socially distanced on the front steps of the Noroton Presbyterian Church. Second place winner Madeline Wren; front, left, first place winner Georgina Cappella; with third place winner, Noa Durocher-Pyun. At back are honorable mention winners Momo Schoenemann and Cara McElrea. The DAR usually hosts a reception at the Noroton Presbyterian Church Parlor for student winners, their parents, and teachers, but due to the pandemic this year’s event was not held.David E. Polett / Contributed photo
DARIEN Tokeneke School student Georgina Cappella won first place in Darien’s Good Wife’s River Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution 2021 fifth grade essay contest. Her winning essay is now entered into the CT State DAR Essay Competition.
Wreaths Across America convoy gets a snowy welcome in CT
Susan Shultz
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Darien residents and fire departments cheered on the Wreaths Across America convoy as it arrived in the area.David PolettShow MoreShow Less
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Darien residents and fire departments cheered on the Wreaths Across America convoy as it arrived in the area.David PolettShow MoreShow Less
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The Wreaths Across America escort on I-95 as it passes Darien in the snowDavid Polett /Show MoreShow Less
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DARIEN Snow did not stop the arrival of the Wreaths Across America convoy, which rolled through Darien just before the storm intensified Wednesday evening.