Historic Footnotes
The first school district in Granby Center Part 3 – School Curriculum in the early 19th century
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What did Frederick Jewett and the other school masters teach their pupils? There was no set curriculum at that time.
Events
Salmon Brook Historical Society upcoming events
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Do you have an interest in Antique Engines and tractors? You’ll be in for a treat when you visit the Salmon Brook Historical Society on Saturday, Sept.
Historic Footnotes
The First School District in Granby Center Part 2 – Funding Schools and Reluctant Granby Taxpayers
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The First District school records provide a fascinating glimpse of education in early Granby. The opening entry is dated December 14, 1807.
Events
Summer exhibits at Historical Society
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The Salmon Brook Historical Society is located at 208 Salmon Brook Street. Exhibits this summer include something for everyone.
History
Hayes honored at Salmon Brook Historical Society annual meeting
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The Salmon Brook Historical Society held its annual meeting on April 24 at the First Congregational Church on North Granby Road. After a social hour and delicious meal, President Rich Zlotnick called the meeting to order, suspended reading of the 2017 annual meeting minutes and recognized members who have passed away.
Historic Footnotes
The First School District in Granby Center
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Part 1 of a series on early Granby education. A small house nestled on Salmon Brook Street near the firehouse was originally a one-room school.
Events
Salmon Brook Historical Society holds second antique car show
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The Salmon Brook Historical Society is holding its second car show on June 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many of the cars featured will be prewar era cars such as Ford Model Ts and Model As. Other cars that will be shown include a 1950 Chevy Delux Convertible, a 1967 Mustang, a 1921 Reo Fire Truck, and other antique vehicles.
Events
Garden tour of Granby is June 16
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Historical Society also sponsoring open house
Would you like to spend a day walking through some of Granby’s best commercial and private gardens? Now is your chance as the Salmon Brook Historical Society is sponsoring a Granby Garden Tour on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It starts at 9:30 a.m. at the historical society on Salmon Brook Street where you can grab a cup of coffee, tour the downstairs of the Rowe and Enders houses, and take a look at the Colonial Herb Garden.
Historic Footnotes
6 Park Place – the house that moved, part 2
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Samuel Benjamin IV was a local entrepreneur who bought and sold many Granby properties through the years. The Benjamin family has a long history in Granby, Hartland and Granville, Mass.
Historic Footnotes
6 Park Place – the house that moved
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The site of the telephone company building at 6 Park Place was once occupied by a much earlier building. It went through many changes and many owners and eventually was moved to a different location.