New Canaan Historical Society to Celebrate 125 Years with Concert & Cocktails

The New Canaan Historical Society (www.NCHistory.org) will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with a yearlong celebration of programs and activities, beginning with its Colonial Concert & Cocktails event, Friday, Oct. 10, 5:30-7:30, at the Town House, chaired by New Canaan’s First Lady, Liz Mallozzi.

The Colonial Concert & Cocktails event will honor past Board presidents and will feature an interactive sampling of Colonial-era music, performed by re-enactors, using original or historically accurate instruments (such as the harpsichord, flute, etc.). Tickets are $125 per person.

To purchase tickets or make a donation, please visit http://www.nchistory.org/ or visit http://www.nchistory.org/members, click on the link at the bottom to Donate, and please be sure to specify the number of tickets you’re purchasing and total amount to be charged.

For more info: http://www.nchistory.org/ or NewCanaan.Historical@gmail.com

In addition, new this year and for sale are New Canaan Past & Present ornaments. These limited edition wooden ornaments have been designed and handpainted by Faith Kerchoff and her Crafty Tuesday volunteers, made exclusively to raise funds for the Historical Society.

The 5 featured designs depict these notable town landmarks: the Railroad Station in 1907; the Post Office in 1938, when it was in the middle of Elm Street where Bank of America is today; the Library in 1913, with no addition to the left; Town Hall in 1910, before the annex was added; and the Historical Society today with all its additions to celebrate their 125th year.

The ornaments are $15 each or the set for $70. They may be viewed on the website or at the Historical Society. To preorder, please visit www.NCHistory.org or call 203.966-1776.

The New Canaan Historical Society would like to thank their sponsors, Bankwell, Impala Asset Management, Walter Stewart’s Market, Karl Chevrolet, Lampert, Toohey & Rucci, LLC, NCLC Properties, KSQ Architects, and Weed & Duryea, for their support.

For more information on upcoming events, background and a timeline of the Historical Society’s history, please see their Tydings publication.

The New Canaan Historical Society turns 125 this year!

“The New Canaan Historical Society is the town’s oldest, continuously operating non-profit organization, and one which does not receive any Town funding,” said Executive Director, New Canaan resident Janet Lindstrom. “We rely entirely on the generosity of our donors, the community, and our program revenue.”

“As a volunteer with the Historical Society, I’ve seen what an impact the organization has made on the community, whether it’s helping bring awareness to the preservation of antique homes, acting as caretaker to many of our town’s treasured museums, or providing hands-on learning experiences for Connecticut children,” noted 125th Anniversary event Chairperson, New Canaan resident Susan Serven. “It’s truly one of our Town’s treasures.”

To learn more about the New Canaan Historical Society, to become a member, or for more information upcoming events and programs please Like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NewCanaanHistoricalSociety, Follw them on Twitter @NCHistory, or visit them at www.NCHistory.org

Photo: New Canaan Historical Society 125th Anniversary committee members include, from left to right: Carol Catalano, Eileen Boyd, Laura Dijs, Susan Serven, 125th Anniversary Chairperson, Liz Mallozzi, Colonial Concert & Cocktails Chairperson, and Janet Lindstrom, Executive Director. Missing: Joyce Weinsenseel, Christina Fagerstal, Ann Brickley, Arlene Dyrvik, Suzanne Bubrosky, Chris Gelnaw, Kris Johnson, Kathleen Bordelon, Laura G. Einstein, Janet Leung Fonss, Sandy Lefler, Pat Stewart, and Robyn Wolyner