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The Salmon Brook Historical Society partnered with the Town of Granby to install two new interpretive signs commemorating historic New Haven and Northampton Canal sites in Granby. The signs will help residents and visitors to rediscover an important chapter of Granby’s early history.
In recognition of the semi-quincentennial anniversary marking the birth of our country, residents and visitors of Granby will notice upwards of 40 banners installed on lampposts in and around the center of town. The Granby Celebrates America250 banners were installed on May 14, just one of many initiatives planned by the Granby America250 Committee leading up to July 4.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society’s well-attended and historic annual meeting on April 21, highlighted leadership elections, major organizational changes and the public display of the Town of Granby time capsule for the first time.
Soon, the sounds of Little League baseball will be with us again. The infield on my team would chant in chorus, “Hey, batter, batter, batter, swing! Hey, batter, batter, batter, swing!” We were trying to entice the batter to swing at a bad pitch and get out. Granby Little League is about to begin its 73rd season, and that brings back fond memories of when I played.
Salmon Brook Historical Society’s Sadoce Wilcox House and Lyman Wilcox Barn in West Granby are the recipients of a 2026 Award of Merit from Preservation Connecticut.
(Part 2 of 2) William Shattuck of Granby was 71- to 74-years old at the time he kept a diary that covered the dates of May 5, 1936 to Oct. 13, 1939.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society has two framed hair wreaths in the parlor of the historic Weed-Ender House. These two hair wreaths were made in the mid- to late-nineteenth century and were crafted in memory of members of the Emmons-Case families as well as the Messenger family. During the Victorian Era, hair art was a common way for families to preserve the memory of a loved one.
In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) invites residents to participate in a meaningful, highly visible tribute to the town’s rich architectural heritage.
The Farmington Valley CT Heritage Network is offering a lecture and bus tour this month with a focus on the Revolutionary War, in honor of America250.
Members of the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) are invited to attend the 2026 Annual Membership Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, at the Granby Congregational Church North Campus, Cook Hall, 219 North Granby Road.