IT HAPPENED IN MILFORD WEEK 19

Co-authored by Jean Tsang & David Gregory

The Eels-Stow House was first constructed circa 1700. It’s first owner was Samuel Eels, an after planter who migrated from Massachusetts. A veteran of the Indian Wars, he became a prominent Milford citizen. In 1753 the Eels Family sold the house to the Stow Family. Stephen and Freelove Stow moved in and renovated the house by improvements that included installing double hung windows. Steven Stow would become famous for giving his life in nursing the smallpox victims of January 1777. He is known as “the martyr of Milford.”

For tour information of the Eels-Stow House visit the Milford Historical Society at www.milfordhistoricalsociety.org

In 1825 the town bought a hearse for $70 and erects a garage for it at the cost of $37.

On April 12, 1929 the Milford High School Glee Club presented the opera, “Carrie Comes to College.” The performance took place on the Central Grammar School stage.

For more information visit www.milfordct375.org or email:info@milfordct375.org.