Shelton Mayor Mark A. Lauretti Proclaims Constitution Week September 17-23, 2026

Mayor Lauretti presented the Consitution Week Proclamation to Ripton Parish Chapter members.

First-Hand Account of the Battle of Long Island

Private Samuel De Forest recounts some of his experiences at the Battle of Long Island.

Constitution Week: The Bill of Rights

Where did the Bill of Rights originate? What do they address?

The Battle of Long Island & The Ripton Parish Militia 250 years ago

The Battle of Long Island was the first large battle after the Declaration of Independence and Ripton Parish Militia answered the call.

Morris and Madison: Founding Fathers of the Constitution

Shelton's own Ripton Parish Chapter, DAR celebrates Founding Fathers Gouverneur Morris of New York and James Madison of Virginia

Constitution Week: the Electoral College

What is the electoral college? The Founders designed it for fairness of representation

Founding Fathers Who Wrote the Constitution

Some stories about the Founding Fathers of the U.S. Constitution

Celebrating our Constitution

September 17, 2026 will mark the 239th anniversary of the signing of our national Constitution.

The Battle for Independence on the High Seas

Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR, Inc. is committed to those men and women who helped achieve independence on the ground and on the seas.

All About Kids and Presto Dental Make Orthodontic Care More Affordable

New pricing for braces reflects ongoing commitment to removing barriers to essential oral healthcare for children, teens and adults

Valley Community Foundation Awards $350,000 in New Multi-Year Grants to Eight Area Nonprofits

Combined with past Multi-Year Grants $600,000 Awarded in Total in 2026

The Purple Heart and Its Connecticut Roots in the American Revolution

August 7, 2026 officially begins Purple Heart Month. The Purple Heart is our nation’s oldest medal established by General George Washington.

The Battle for Independence Has Just Begun

July 4, 1776 was a turning point in the thinking of many of the colonists. They wanted independence from their ‘mother country'.

MYSTERY HARDCOVER BOOK SALE at the Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St. Shelton

Book sale from July 15 - August 15. Book Nook open during library hours. Come and browse our great selection of mysteries! $1.00 each.

Shelton Mayor Lauretti Proclaims the Month of July as America 250! Month

Mayor Lauretti commemorates America 250! Anniversary

Liberty Bell Rings for Reading of Declaration of Independence

The tolling of the Liberty Bell signaled the first reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776

Local DAR chapter had several 'Real Daughters' from the Revolutionary War

A brief look at four women, with direct ties to 1776

Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR Celebrates Flag Day

Ripton Parish Chapter members celebrate Flag Day on June 14. Our United States flag is synonymous with liberty and freedom for all citzens.

Derby-Shelton Rotary Invites Community to Flags for Heroes Ceremony on June 13

Derby-Shelton Rotary Invites Community to Flags for Heroes Ceremony on June 13

Shelton-Based Medical Association Seeks Nominations for 2026 Future of Healthcare Awards

Public invited to nominate outstanding healthcare professionals under 40 for awards program

Patriot’s Story Cornelius Depue and King’s Ferry

Patriot's Story highlights one of the thousands of men and women who fought for independence from Great Britain 250 years ago.

Long Hill Revolutionary patriots remembered

Members of the Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman chapter

Memorial Day Observance - Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR Inc. Celebrates, Honors, and Remembers

Let’s all take a moment to remember the men and women who fought and died for the freedom we enjoy today.

Cara Mocarski of Shelton Has Achieved Sales Leadership Club with Welcome Wagon for Over 15 Years

Welcome Wagon is America's Welcoming Service since 1928. She placed fourth in the country in sales and was the #1 producer in the Northeast.

An Open Letter to Mayor Mark Lauretti, the Board of Aldermen, and the Board of Apportionment and Taxation

Re: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Board of Education Budget - Data Doesn't Lie!

Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR, Inc. Investigates Connecticut’s Spies

General George Washington realized the importance of spies behind enemy lines - Nathan Hale volunteered.

National Day of Prayer – Thursday May 7, 2026

Ripton Parish Chapter join our nation in the National Day of Prayer’s mission to mobilize public and personal prayer for America.

Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR, Inc. Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

A small band of Mexicans defeated French troops on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.

Valley Nonprofits and Donors Ready to Rally for the Great Give 2026

Nearly 60 Valley-based Charities Will Particiapate This Year

Two Generations of the DiMatteo Family Recently Delivered Hope & Happiness to Those in Need

Over 100 Easter baskets brought joy to five domestic violence centers this year. During the past 25 years, 2,550 baskets were assembled!

Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR and Plumb Memorial Library Commemorate Patriots’ Day

Come to the Plumb Memorial Library’s Adult section between April 14 through April 24, 2026 to see a display commemorating Patriots’ Day

Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR Commemorates Patriots’ Day

Patriots’ Day will be commemorated on April 20, 2026. Ripton Parish Chapter thanks all service men and women who serve our nation.

Unsung Heroes Of The Amrican Revolution: The Women Of Ripton Parish

The Ripton Parish Chapter DAR co-hosted a program with the Plumb Memorial Library to to mark the end of March Women’s History Month

No Taxation Without Representation

The British Parliament enacted taxes on the American Colonies to help pay for the huge debt caused by the 7 Years' War

Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR, Inc. Celebrates Women’s History Month

Ripton Parish Chapter, DAR, celebrates Women’s History Month, March 1-31, 2026. The month honors women’s contributions to American history.

Mayor Mark A. Lauretti Proclaims March 2026 Women’s History Month

March 1-31 is Women's History Month. Shelton's Mayor Lauretti proclamation stressed the importance of Ripton Parish women in the 1700's.

Valentines for Veterans honors those who served

The Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman chapter delivered goody bags on Feb 12 and 14

Alarm! The British Are Coming!

Ripton Parish Militia went to the defense of New Haven, Fairfield, and Norwalk when the British invaded July 1779

Introducing Ripton Parish Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR, Inc. is a new chapter based in Shelton dedicated to promoting Historic Preservation, Education and Patriotism.

Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR, Inc. Celebrates Black History Month

Slaves and free men joined the American cause and fought for everyone's freedom duing the American Revolution.