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Salmon Brook Historical Society — April 2025
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The Consolidated School and Getting to know Jean Potetz
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Moving the Cooley School to the Salmon Brook Historical Society Campus
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For decades, the Cooley Schoolhouse sat quietly on the Clark family property, a relic of a bygone era when one-room schoolhouses were the heart of local education. Weathered by time in history, the building had a second chance. That chance came on August 26, 1980, when a determined community effort brought the schoolhouse to its new home at the Salmon Brook Historical Society, ensuring its legacy would live on.
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Merrill W. Clark: A lifetime of service to Granby
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Many individuals have spent their entire lives in Granby contributing to the town’s growth and community spirit. One such was Merrill W. Clark, a dedicated town resident whose legacy of hard work and service left a lasting impact on Granby.
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The Weed-Enders House move, 50 years ago
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Fifty years ago, an extraordinary achievement took place in Granby when the Salmon Brook Historical Society successfully moved the Weed-Enders House seven miles from its original location in West Granby to the society’s grounds. Built in 1790, the Weed-Enders House is one of the oldest homes in the area, and its relocation remains a remarkable feat in local history.
Events
Photo shoot at Wilcox House: A glimpse into history
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The Salmon Brook Historical Society invites the community to a special photo shoot on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date Nov. 10), at the Wilcox House on Simsbury Road in West Granby.
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Salmon Brook Historical Society — October 2024
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E. B. Goddard, a man who wore many hats; Fundraiser photo shoot planned for Nov. 9; Don’t miss taking “A Stroll through Granby History!”
Back in the Day
SBHS houses collection of A. D. Shattuck paintings
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The Salmon Brook Historical Society proudly displays a remarkable collection of Aaron Draper Shattuck’s paintings in its Preservation Barn, thoughtfully organized and displayed by Curator Martha Miller.
Events
Historical society offers summer tours
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Looking for something to do now that school is out for the summer? Why not come to the Salmon Brook Historical Society on a Sunday afternoon and learn about the history of the town we live in? Tour the society’s five buildings to see how Granby has evolved to what it is today.
History
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In the last issue of the Drummer, I wrote about Granby’s Civil War hero, Colonel Richard E. Holcomb, who died in battle at Port Hudson, Louisiana. When Holcomb’s body was returned to Granby for burial, many of his things were sent back in his trunk, such as his canteen, his uniform, with all the shoulder boards of his rank as Lieutenant, then Major, and finally Colonel.
History
A story of a Granby war hero
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On a walk through the Granby Cemetery in Section A, you may notice a monument that’s nearly 15 feet tall. This monument belongs to Richard E. Holcomb, a Granby Civil War hero killed at Port Hudson, La. on June 14, 1863.