Historic Footnotes
Two Lost Souls—A Granby Haunting
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Where do spirits go when their home is destroyed? An early 19th century dwelling at 18 East Granby Road was torn down late in 1998.
Events
Take a Stroll Through History
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In this time of the pandemic, the Salmon Brook Historical Society has found a way to stay outdoors while sharing Granby’s history. Stroll Through Granby History is an opportunity to both walk and learn while being appropriately distanced from each other because it is all done outside.
History
The hospital on Salmon Brook Street
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From 1921 to 1946, the house at 225 Salmon Brook Street was owned by Dr. Ernest Pendleton. From 1921 to 1928 Dr. Pendleton lived on the first floor with his family and ran a hospital on the second and third floors.
History
Granby’s connection to The Juilliard School
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Granby has an amazing connection with the famous Juilliard School in New York City.
Historic Footnotes
Lemuel Haynes – an eloquent man of God
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Rev. Haynes spent the next 30 years of his ministry in West Rutland, Vt. His congregation was very attached to him and vigorously objected to any disparaging remarks about their “coloured 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
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.