Historic Footnotes
Lemuel Haynes – an eloquent man of God
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A young man of mixed parentage—black and white—through his talent, diligent study and hard work, became a well-known and much-loved minister.
History
Test your knowledge with the Good Things in Granby Great Adventure
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This past summer Granby Public Library and Salmon Brook Historical Society challenged the community to the Good Things in Granby Great Adventure.
History
Granby’s BiCentennial was 34 years ago—where did the time go?
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1986 was a year of a grand celebration of Granby, both with a look back at the town’s 200-year history and a look forward to a future filled with promise.
Events
Special event coming in October
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Looking for something to do in October? Is TV getting a bit stale for you and the family? Walk your way into Granby’s history.
History
Early Salmon Brook Street families
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In 1881, Dr. George Edwards and his wife, Anna Eliza Holcomb purchased the house at 250 Salmon Street to raise their two sons, Gaston and Stanley.
Historic Footnotes
4th of July in Granby
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A hundred years ago, Granby had the reputation of having the best 4th of July in the Farmington Valley. The town was also famous (or infamous) for the noise and mayhem produced by the “boys” of Granby.
History
Preserving Granby’s pandemic memories
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The coronavirus has ushered in a unique opportunity for Granby residents—preserving memory of the COVID-19 pandemic experience for future generations. The Salmon Brook Historical Society and the Granby Public Library are working together to gather stories about how the pandemic has affected life.
History
Fred Marshall Colton, Granby tobacco farmer
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The other day, as I was walking through the Granby Cemetery, a gravestone caught my eye, that had AVERY written on the top and COLTON beneath it, specifically, Fred M. Colton. Across the street, I could see the Town Hall Complex and the Public Library, where 100 years ago, it would have been farm fields.
Celebrating 50
Headline news…in the 2010s
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As the Drummer celebrates its 50th year of publication, the world has spun out of control
History
Pandemic 2020—Preserving Granby’s story for future generations
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We are all experiencing an unprecedented situation in our lives. The Salmon Brook Historical Society and the Granby Public Library are working together to gather stories about the COVID-19 experience for future generations.