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The Town of Southbury is holding a year-long series of events and activities to celebrate 350 years of community, culture and history. These events celebrate the past and the progress of the one and only Southbury.
In 1673, a group of colonists from Stratford traveled up the river that we know today as the Housatonic in order to erect a new settlement in the Pomperaug Valley, which was negotiated with the Pootatuck Native Americans. After an initial day of exploration, these religious dissidents spent the night under a white oak tree on an old riverside path. That tree stood for many more years on Crook Horn Road by Settlers Park, in what was to become the Town of Southbury.
To read more about the town's history, visit: www.southbury-ct.org/history
For information about 350 Anniversary of Southbury, please contact committee co-chair Kevin Bielmeier at (203) 262-0683 or ecodevdirector@southbury-ct.gov.
News 12 Connecticut's video:
‘All about community.’ Town assembles massive quilt to celebrate 350th anniversary.
Click to view the video.
Southbury was featured in News 12 Connecticut's "Road Trip" Series,
spotlighting our Town's 350th Anniversary.
Click to view the video.
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