Community Corner
Open House and Revolutionary Re-Enactment
The Newtown Historical Society will host an open house at its
headquarters, The Matthew Curtiss House, on Sunday September 15, 2013. The house/museum, a fine example of Connecticut saltbox
architecture, was constructed circa 1750 and purchased by Matthew Curtiss Jr.
in 1781. In 1970 the Newtown Historical
Society purchased and restored the house to its original condition.
During the open house The Fifth Connecticut Regiment will be conducting a reenactment of a revolutionary
encampment on the grounds of the Matthew Curtiss House. Possible attendees are Soldiers, a Spy, a
Surgeon, a Whitesmith, along with demonstrations in Hearth Cooking and
Clothing. They are also recruiting new
members, so stop by to learn more.
The public is invited to visit and tour the building at 44 Main Street any
time between noon and 4pm.
Admission is free; however, donations are welcomed and appreciated. Our junior and senior docents will be
available to answer questions about the house and its history, as well as provide
guided tours by request.
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The Historical Society is a non-profit, all volunteer
organization. During the year we offer
open houses with living history demonstrations, a lecture series, and a summer
history camp for kids among other special events. All funding comes from private donations,
membership dues, bequests and fund raisers such as the antique show, house and
garden tour and publication sales. New
members are always welcome and volunteers are needed to help organize and run
our many events. To join or for more information, please visit our website www.newtownhistory.org, like us on
facebook http://www.facebook.com/newtownhistoricalsociety, or
call 203-426-5937.