Name: 250th Celebration
Start: 2026-04-23T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Dunkin'

Dunkin'

A weekly public reading of the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence, with possible discussion afterwards. Upcoming is week 10 in a countdown to July 4th, 2026.  Bill will do the reading and have available free pocket-sized copies of the Declaration and Constitution. For more information leave a message at 2037231555 or email Bill.Guiffredo@cosaction.com

Local Event: 250th Celebration

New Haven County

RJ Scofield

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Naugatuck

Connecticut

250th Celebration

A weekly public reading of the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence, with possible discussion afterwards....

Crystal Room

Naugatuck Youth Services is excited to celebrate 2026 and our amazing youth &amp; volunteers at Keep Being Awesome: Building Tomorrow Together!
Join us for a delicious brunch at the Crystal Room in Naugatuck. Your ticket includes a brunch buffet, mimosa bar, and musical entertainment! There will also be raffles and a cash bar available.
Tickets are $55 each. The event is April 19, 2026, from 11am-2pm. Sponsorships for businesses and individuals are available! Every attendee and sponsor is helping young people in Naugatuck build resilience and become awesome adults!

Local Event: Keep Being Awesome: Building Tomorrow Together

Keep Being Awesome: Building Tomorrow Together

Naugatuck Youth Services is excited to celebrate 2026 and our amazing youth & volunteers at Keep Being Awesome: Building...

As part of the Naugatuck History Museum’s America 250 program series, we continue to explore the people and experiences that shaped our early nation. These programs are free to attend and open to all, offering our community a chance to reflect on the complexity and humanity within our shared past.
Our next program, Revolutionary Portraits: Minutemen, Patriots and Tories, is presented by <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/content/20558/20713/22804.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">John Dwyer</a>, Town Historian of Southbury, Connecticut. This talk examines the lives of individuals in the Naugatuck Valley who were charged as Loyalists during the American Revolution. John highlights how these accusations affected families, livelihoods, and reputations, revealing the personal struggles that unfolded behind the broader conflict for independence.
John brings a deep passion for local history, shaped by his family’s arrival in Southbury in 1984 to live in his wife Lynn’s ancestral home. Their children became the eighth generation of descendants to live there, inspiring his study of regional history and preservation. A retired Food Scientist and former Technical Sales Manager, John has devoted much of his time to genealogy, military reenacting, restoration work, and the study of nineteenth century American music.
He has contributed to many preservation efforts, including projects involving Southbury’s historic architecture and early industrial sites. His restoration of the Candee Wheeler House and barns earned a Merit Award from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation and was featured on HGTV. He serves on the Historic Buildings Commission and actively supports the Southbury Historical Society.
This program offers a thoughtful look at loyalty, conflict, and community during the Revolutionary era, and we welcome you to join us as we continue our America 250 journey.Our America 250 Sponsors: Ion Bank - Liberty Bank - Coldwell Banker Realty 2000 - Russell Stutsky | Attorney at Law - State Farm | McCormack Insurance Agency Inc. - Morrissey Morrissey and Rydzik, LLC - H. J. Bushka and Sons Lumber and Millwork -The Loaded Goat Coffee Company

Local Event: Revolutionary Portraits: Minutemen, Patriots and Tories - Free to Attend

Revolutionary Portraits: Minutemen, Patriots...

As part of the Naugatuck History Museum’s America 250 program series, we continue to explore the people and experiences that...

Revolutionary Portraits: Minutemen, Patriots and Tories - Free to Attend

Traveling Trivia at La Casita Mexican Restaurant and Cantina April 20, 2026, at 6 PM 9 Church Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut
Join us for Traveling Trivia at La Casita Mexican Restaurant and Cantina for an evening that brings together fun, community, and local history. Trivia questions will focus on Naugatuck history, America 250 themed Americana, and a surprise category unique to this stop, with plenty of laughter and a few prizes along the way.
This long-standing event is made possible each year through the dedication of board member and longtime volunteer Maureen Sitar. Her continued commitment keeps this tradition strong and brings people together from across town.
The event is free and open to the public. You are welcome to arrive with a team or join one when you get there. It is a wonderful way to support a local restaurant while enjoying a relaxed and welcoming evening out.

Local Event: Traveling Trivia at La Casita Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

Traveling Trivia at La Casita Mexican...

Traveling Trivia at La Casita Mexican Restaurant and Cantina  April 20, 2026, at 6 PM  9 Church Street, Naugatuck,...

Traveling Trivia at La Casita Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

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Starting April 21 at 7 a.m., Spotty Dog Rescue is accepting donations as part of the 2026 Give Local Greater Waterbury &amp; Litchfield Hills!
Hosted but the Connecticut Community Health Foundation and sponsored by the Ion Bank Foundation, Give Local is a 36-hour online campaign from April 21 at 7 a.m. until April 22 at 7 p.m. Now in its 14th year, Give Local unites donors, businesses, and local charities to provide much-needed support for our community. Celebrate the causes that matter most to you - and if rescuing dogs is what you care about, Spotty Dog Rescue appreciates your donations during this campaign!
Since 2012, the all-volunteer Spotty Dog Rescue has worked to provide safe harbor, medical care and love for adoptable dogs that have been abused, abandoned and neglected until they are placed into loving, responsible permanent homes. Nearly 1,000 dogs have benefited from this work during that time, having come to the rescue from both local shelters and far-flung places like the Grand Cayman Islands, Turks &amp; Caicos, and St. Thomas, VI. Your donations cover medical care (including medications), food, collars, bedding, and other expenses that directly benefit the dogs rescued. 
To make your donation during Give Local, visit, <a href="https://www.givelocalccf.org/organizations/spotty-dog-rescue-inc-c0b8243f-12ac-4755-85bc-0dc1060b23ed." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">givelocalccf.org/organizations/spotty-dog-rescue-inc-c0b8243f-12ac-4755-85bc-0dc1060b23ed.</a> To give to Spotty Dog Rescue immediately, learn more our mission, or become a Spotty Dog foster, please visit: <a href="https://spottydogrescue.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://spottydogrescue.org</a>. Thank you for your consideration.

Local Event: April 21 & 22: Give Local to Spotty Dog Rescue

Waterbury

April 21 & 22: Give Local to Spotty Dog Rescue

Starting April 21 at 7 a.m., Spotty Dog Rescue is accepting donations as part of the 2026 Give Local Greater Waterbury &...

Give Local 2026 Campaign
For thirty-six hours, your gift will help keep Naugatuck’s history alive, accessible, and meaningful for our community.
During Give Local 2026, the Naugatuck Historical Society is raising funds to support the ongoing work that makes everything we do possible. As a fully volunteer run organization, this work is powered entirely by individuals who give their time because they believe these stories matter.
In recent years, we have expanded our exhibits, increased programming, and taken on new projects as part of the America 250 initiative. Behind the scenes, this means hours of research, writing, planning, organizing, and hands on work each week. From caring for collections and designing exhibits to hosting events and maintaining the museum, every part of this effort is carried by volunteers.
We continue to grow because we believe preserving and sharing Naugatuck’s history is important for our community. Your support helps make this level of work sustainable by providing the resources, materials, and tools needed to keep moving forward.
As we commemorate America 250, your gift helps ensure that local stories remain part of the broader American narrative, connecting past and present through the people and experiences that shaped our community.
Give Local Donation Levels
$10 | Community Supporter Helps provide essential supplies and materials used in collections care, exhibit preparation, and daily operations.
$25 | Story Supporter Supports research, preservation, and the sharing of local history through exhibits, programs, and digital content.
$100 | Community Builder Helps fund exhibit development, public programming, and the tools our volunteers rely on to bring history to life.
$500 | Preservation Partner Supports larger initiatives including exhibit installations, collections care, and expanded access to Naugatuck’s history both in person and online.
$1000 | Legacy Leader Provides significant support for sustaining museum operations, supporting our volunteer team, and ensuring the long term preservation and sharing of Naugatuck’s history.
All donors will be recognized by name as supporters of the Naugatuck Historical Society in our Issue 4, 2026 Quarterly.

Local Event: Give Local 2026

Give Local 2026

Give Local 2026 Campaign
For thirty-six hours, your gift will help keep Naugatuck’s history alive, accessible, and meaningful...

Portland Care & Rehabilitation Center

Attention: 1972 N.H.S. Greyhounds Football Team 
I had a great visit with Coach Charlie Bertero at the Portland Care &amp; Rehabilitation Center last week. During our conversation, Coach Bertero told me that he would love to have a reunion of his last Naugatuck team – the undefeated 1972 Greyhounds! He asked if I would arrange it for him and I told him that I would. The only detail so far is that it would be at the Portland Care &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Portland, CT. The date listed is only a placeholder and not the real date.
If you are interested in attending or assisting with arranging, please contact me at either by email, <a href="mailto:dmcallister57@hotmail.com">dmcallister57@hotmail.com</a>, or phone, 508-843-9677. Please spread the word.
Thank you,
Dave McAllister

Local Event: 1972 N.H.S. Greyhounds Football Team Reunion with Coach Charlie Bertero

1972 N.H.S. Greyhounds Football Team Reunion...

Attention: 1972 N.H.S. Greyhounds Football Team 
I had a great visit with Coach Charlie Bertero at the Portland Care &...

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