UpdatedFri, Jun 4, 2021 at 11:43 am ET
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Town officials announced Friday the Weed Beach Festive Nights Bicentennial Bash, a belated birthday party for Darien, has been postponed to Saturday due to expected rainy weather Friday. (Kristin Borden/Patch)
DARIEN, CT The Weed Beach Festive Nights Bicentennial Bash, a belated birthday party for Darien, has been postponed from Friday to Saturday due to expected rainy weather Friday.
The event will still take place at Weed Beach from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
According to Jami Gore, program supervisor for the town s parks and recreation department, the decision to postpone the celebration was made due to potential inclement weather Friday.
A Belated 200th Birthday Celebration for Darien Written by Margaret McIntire
Town of Darien Events Rescheduled for June and the Fall of 2021
It may be a bit late, but the Darien community will finally have an opportunity to wish the town a Belated Happy 200th Birthday, as event plans move forward with a view toward public safety.
Here are the new dates for the 2020/1 Bicentennial Events:
Weed Beach Festive Nights
Anniversary Day Ceremony Saturday, June 12 / Rain or Shine
Slawson Cemetery, Hanson Road 5:45 7:00 PM
Heritage Day Saturday, October 23 / Rain Date: Sunday, October 24
Museum of Darien, First Congregational Church of Darien, and The Mather Homestead Times To Be Announced
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Survive and thrive : New owners plan to restore historic Darien house to former glory
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The Pond Weed House is one of the finest examples of 18th century original Colonial style architecture in Darien, and also Connecticut. It was recently sold and the new owners, local builders, intend to restore it.Tod Bryant Photography /bryantphoto.com
DARIEN The town’s iconic, centuries-old Pond Weed house has been sold and, in the answer to many history lovers’ prayers, has been saved.
Real estate agent Barb Hazelton, of Houlihan Lawrence, said local builders David Prutting Sr. and David Prutting Jr. have purchased the house with the intention to honor its history. In a recent comment, the builders said the Pond Weed house will “survive and thrive.”
Darien Library, Museum of Darien welcoming historian and author darientimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from darientimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.