Reflections on the Sixteenth Anniversary of 9/11
Report by Paula Antolini September 11, 2017 4:25PM EDT Reflections on the Sixteenth Anniversary of 9/11 Editor note: It is now the 16 Year Anniversary […]
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The 17th Annual CT United Ride 9/11 Tribute Passes Through Bethel Today
Report by Paula Antolini September 10, 2017 7:00AM The 17th Annual CT United Ride 9/11 Tribute Passes Through Bethel Today The 17th Annual CT […]
The History of Independence Day; Enjoy the July 4th Celebration!
Report by Paula Antolini July 1, 2017 6:03PM EDT The History of Independence Day; Enjoy the July 4th Celebration! The Fourth of July—also known […]
‘The Greatest Estate Sale on Earth’ at the Historic Birth Home of P.T. Barnum, Starts Today!
Report by Paula Antolini February 10, 2017 9:00 AM EDT ‘The Greatest Estate Sale on Earth’ at the Historic Birth Home of P.T. […]
Schedule of Events for the Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States
Report by Paula Antolini January 19, 2017 8:13AM EDT Schedule of Events for the Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the 45th President of […]
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Report by Paula Antolini January 15, 2017 8:10PM EDT Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday […]
Remembering the 4-Year Anniversary of the Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, December 14, 2012
Please take a moment of silence today to remember the individuals who perished on December 14th four years ago. We can never forget. Do an […]
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Rededication of ‘The Spirit of the American Doughboy’ Statue by the Bethel Historical Society and Town of Bethel, in Memory of All Veterans
A rededication ceremony of E.M. (Earnest Moore) Viquesney’s “The Spirit of the American Doughboy” statue took place yesterday at 11:45 a.m. in P.T. Barnum Square, appropriately […]
VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Bethel Annual Columbus Day Parade and Flag Ceremony, Oct. 10th
On October 10, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., Columbus Day was celebrated in Bethel, CT. It is a national holiday that officially celebrates the anniversary of […]
32 PHOTOS / 12 VIDEOS: 15th Anniversary Observance of 9/11 Held on Bethel Municipal Center Lawn
A special ceremony was held this past Sunday, September 11, 2016, on the Bethel Municipal Center Lawn: “The 15th Anniversary Observance of the Terrorist Attack […]
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: 16th Annual ‘CT United Ride’ Pays Tribute on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
“For those that lost their lives, those that gave their lives, and those that continue to put their lives on the line each day to […]
Remembering … and Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives on 9/11
Fifteen years ago our nation was changed forever. Please take a moment today to honor those who perished. The first moment of silence will take […]
Sen. Boucher: Memorial Day Serves as Time to Remember, Thank Those Who Served Our Country
Boucher: “It is a privilege to honor our veterans, and our men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the military. We must […]
Danbury Museum First Annual New England Clambake is June 30th
Kick off your summer in style! The Danbury Museum will be hosting their First Annual New England Clam Bake on Thursday, June 30th at their […]
Murphy, Blumenthal, Courtney Applaud Over $240,000 in National Support for CT Maritime History
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-2) applauded the National Park Service’s announcement today that Connecticut is […]
“Sign Painters” CT Premiere FilmFest52/Bethel Event Helped to Raise More Funds for Bethel Arts Project
This past Wednesday, April 13, was the screening of the film “Sign Painters” in the Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT. This was a […]
Relive Wonderful Memories of the Danbury Fair! Bethel Public Library Event, April 9
Whether the memories are your own, or you’ve heard others share theirs…recall this time and place when 10 days in Autumn ruled OUR CORNER OF […]
International Women’s Day, 2016, How Will You Celebrate? March 8th
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call […]
A Stroll Down Memory Lane: ‘The Boomers’ by Frances Pulle
“We didn’t know war–that would come later–we knew prosperity. We knew split-levels ‘n’ ranches built on abandoned potato farms in Long Island…We knew Schwinn bikes, […]
Today Marks the First Day of Black History Month; CT History Resources
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central […]
This Monday We Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It is seen as a day to promote […]
Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Dec. 7
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is annually on December 7, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II. Many American […]
Hanukkah or Chanukah the “Festival of Lights” Begins Tonight
The Hanukkah celebration revolves around the kindling of a nine-branched menorah, known in Hebrew as the hanukiah. On each of the holiday’s eight nights, another […]
“Accused Witches Have Their Say” Dramatic Performance at the Bethel Public Library, Oct. 29
Join us at the Bethel Public Library on Thursday October 29, 2015, 7 pm, and travel back to 17th- century Connecticut with a dramatic performance […]
PHOTOS: Bethel Columbus Day Parade and Flag Ceremony, Oct. 12
On October 12, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Bethel once again officially celebrated the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, which happened on October […]
Tomorrow is National Gold Star Mother’s Day, Sept. 27th
National Gold Star Mother’s Day, also known as National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, is observed annually on the last Sunday in September. This […]
Music and History Together at the Bethel Public Library, Sept. 24
Please join us for “On the Job: Historic Songs of American Work and Trades” to hear Rick Spencer, our favorite historian/musician, perform songs about farmers, peddlers, […]
Senator McLachlan: A Young Life Cut Short on September 11, 2001
McLachlan: “You are looking at one of the most spectacular September 11th Memorials in the country. Candace Lee Williams and all the victims of September […]
Senator Boucher: “Never Forget…Remember and Pay Tribute to the Innocent Victims of 9/11”
Report by Paula Antolini September 11, 2015 11:07AM EDT Senator Boucher: “Never Forget…Remember and Pay Tribute to the Innocent Victims of 9/11” Message from CT […]
Remembering…..and Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives on 9/11
Report by Paula Antolini September 11, 2015 8:454AM EDT Remembering…..and Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives on 9/11 Fourteen years ago our nation was changed […]