Washington Establishes the U.S. Cavalry

General Washington established the U.S. Cavalry on Oct. 30, 1776. The Continental Congress made it official Dec. 12, 1776.

Buffalo Wild Wings in Shelton

From 11am to 11pm on Wednesday Nov. 4th support the Veterans and Shelton Schools

DiMatteo Foundation Donates $207,0000 to Major Healthcare and Mental Health Initiatives

Three Valley Nonprofits Benefited From Generosity: $157,000 to EmPATH Unit - Griffin Hospital, $25,000 to Project Purple & $25,000 to BHcare

Patriot’s Story: Unsung Heroes

f0ur sons fought in the Revolutionary War and their mother wove clothes for them

Dr. Michael Safian Announced as Candidate for 2nd Vice President of the American Dental Association

National Election Taking Place Monday During ADA House of Delegates Session

Wear It. Share it. Spread Some Valleyness

New Online Store Offers Merchandise Celebrating Valley Community Spirit

Local SRH-MS chapter donates to Trumbull library

Members of the Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman chapter promote civics education

Constitution Week proclamation: Seymour

Members of the Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman chapter, NSDAR continue annual tradition

Benchmark Senior Living Earns More 2026 Connecticut Assisted Living Association Awards Than Any Other Provide

Eight Benchmark Associates & Five Residents Recognized for Outstanding Service and Accomplishments

Constitution Week proclamation: Derby

Members of the Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman chapter, NSDAR continue annual tradition

Constitution Week Display at Plumb Library’s Children Section

Come visit the children's section at Plumb Memorial Library, Shelton, and see the Constitution Week display at the front entrance.

Shelton’s DAR Ripton Parish Chapter – An Award-Winning Chapter – Installs New Regent

Regent Schmied said she is excited for our chapter and being involved bringing the core values of the DAR to the work we do.

Constitution Week proclamation: Monroe

Members of the Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman chapter, NSDAR continue annual tradition

Ripton Parish Chapter, DAR Members Celebrate the U.S. Constitution

September 17, 2026, is the 239th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America.

Ripton Parish Chapter DAR Members Remember the Victims of 9/11

What started as a peaceful, sunny day was ravaged by a terrorist attack. We will never forget those who perished on 9/11.

Constitution Week proclamation: Shelton

Members of the Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman chapter, NSDAR continue annual tradition

Supporting our veterans with Stamps for the Wounded

The Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman chapter, NSDAR collected over 12,000 stamps for the non-profit.

Constitution Week Displays at the Shelton Libraries

Ripton Parish Chapter DAR members invite you to visit the Shelton libraries and check out the Constitution Week displays

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