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.
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
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.
Historic Footnotes
A Chinese puzzle
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Sometimes in history two seemingly unrelated events will fit together to solve a puzzle—and also add another fascinating footnote to the history of Granby.
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.
History
James Lee Loomis was a Granby success story
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The historic houses in Granby have sheltered many prominent individuals, but none more so than those along Salmon Brook Street. As you drive south past the center green, you’ll notice a large American Gothic-style house on your right.
History
Memorial Day is always about more than the parade
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Memorial Day, as we traditionally celebrate it, was cancelled by COVID-19. This year the pomp and circumstance, parade, community picnic and concerts on the green were absent but our gratitude for those who served and gave their lives has not diminished.
History
Memorial Day – what I remember
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It is a special time, this day when we remember. The sun shines, the flags fly. Parades march down every town’s main street.
Celebrating 50
Headline news…in the 1990s and 2000s
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The 1990s and 2000s were decades of world-wide change and innovation.