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The free, well-received Race, Religion, and Politics series will conclude this autumn. Prior participation is not required to join the upcoming workshops. Dr. Matthew Hughey, professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut and prolific author is returning to facilitate on the following two dates:
During Open Farm Day on Sept. 14, Salmon Brook Historical Society will host a public opening of the Sadoce Wilcox House, at 145 Simsbury Road in West Granby.
Although rain may have suppressed attendance for the June 29 outdoor arts and education festival celebrating the diversity of humanity, those who attended experienced a high-vibe, uplifting day. Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) was pleased to bring many talented groups to Granby as examples of the beauty of our diverse humanity.
In the fall of 2020, during the pandemic, the Salmon Brook Historical Society found a way to share Granby’s history outdoors. We called it “A Stroll through Granby History.” The Stroll was an opportunity to both walk and learn; no one went inside any of the homes. We are doing it again!
On May 23, the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce gathered at the picturesque Holcomb Farm in Granby for its annual meeting and awards reception. This event is a testament to the dedication and hard work of its esteemed members and sponsors, whose unwavering support forms the foundation of our shared success.
The Granby Public Library’s June 14 summer reading Read, Renew, Repeat, kickoff event featuring Matica Circus was a resounding success!
This year, the Friends of the Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) 41st Used Book Sale will be held at Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road.
The Granby Memorial High School Stadium Field is now home to the semi-professional football team of the East Coast Football League (ECFL), the CT Lightning.
When First Selectman Mark Fiorentino was asked if the 2024 Granby Memorial Day parade was still a go, considering the heavy rain that morning, he replied, “They didn’t stop fighting for our freedom just because it was raining; showing up is the least we can do.”
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.