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350 Years of Southbury

Schedule of Events (in progress)


January 14 (Saturday); Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

350th Anniversary Kickoff and "An American Pop Music Time Machine" music performance.
Click to view the pictures and video from the event.

February 4 (Saturday); Time: 12:00-4:00pm; Location: Town Hall Green (501 Main Street South, Southbury)

Snow and Ice Festival. Click to view the pictures from the event

February 4-11 (Saturday to Saturday); Time: Varies; Location: Around Town

Restaurant week. Restaurants throughout Southbury are participating in this special event that features prix fixe menus and discounts all week long.

February 24 (Friday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: “Were There Slaves in Southbury?” Click to view the recording.

March 11 (Saturday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Town Hall (501 Main Street South, Southbury)

Southbury Civic Day. Click to view the recording.

March 25 (Saturday); Time: 10:00am; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

Introduction to Creating a 350th Celebration Quilt Block.  

March 25 (Saturday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: "The Irish in Southbury". Click to view the recording.

April 15 (Saturday); Time: 10:00am; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

Introduction to Creating a 350th Celebration Quilt Block.

April 15 (Saturday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: "No Swastikas in Southbury".  

April 23 (Sunday); Time: 1:00-4:00pm; Location: Center Firehouse (461 Main Street South, Southbury)

Public Safety Day. Click to view the photos.

April 28 (Friday); Time: 10:00am; Location: Settlers Park (280 Crook Horn Road, Southbury)

Arbor Day Celebration.

May 6 (Saturday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: "350 Years in 35 Minutes". Click to view the recording.

May 7 (Sunday); Time: 12:00pm; Location: Settlers Park (280 Crook Horn Road, Southbury)

History Walk led by the Southbury Land Trust. Click to view the photos.

May 20 (Saturday); Time: 7:00pm; Location: Jewish Federation of Western CT (444 Main Street North, Southbury)

Southbury's Got Talent. Click to view the photos.

May 29 (Monday); Time: 11:00am; Location: Main Street South and Veterans Memorial Green

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Click to view the photos.

June 10 (Saturday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Bullet Hill School (215 Main Street North, Southbury)

Historic Buildings Open House.

June 24 (Saturday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: "History of Connecticut Schoolhouses".

July 22 (Saturday); Time: 2:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: "General Rochambeau".

August 15 (Tuesday); Time: 6:30pm; Location: Town Hall Green (501 Main Street South, Southbury)

Outdoor Movie Night; pre-movie entertainment: Mattatuck Fife & Drum Band. Click to view the photos.

August 18 (Friday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: "Memories of Southbury Playhouse".

September 5 (Tuesday); Time: Library Hours; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

Southbury 350th Photo Exhibit: Georgia Sheron's "Uncle John" (September 5 - 28, 2023).

September 9 (Saturday); Time: 4:00pm; Location: Southbury Training School (1461 South Britain Road, Southbury)

Southbury Celebration. Rain date: September 10. Click to view the photos.

September 23 (Saturday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: "From Poverty Farm to Heritage Village". Click to view the recording.

October 3 (Tuesday); Time: Library Hours; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

Historical Photography Exhibit: Early Southbury (October 3 - 28, 2023). Click to the details.

October 5 (Thursday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: "The Old Woodbury Path". 

October 8 (Sunday); Time: 9:00am; Location: Phillips Farm Preserve (400 Sanford Road, Southbury)

History Walk led by Southbury Land Trust & 20th Anniversary Phillips Farm Celebration. Click to view the details.

October 14 (Saturday);

Southbury Classics and Car Parade. CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.

November 2 (Thursday); Time: Library Hours; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

Historical Photography Exhibit: Growing Southbury (November 2 - 29, 2023). Click to the details.

November 4 (Saturday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: "Trains and Train Stations in Town". Program is full.

November 18 (Saturday); Time: 5:00pm; Location: Wyndham Hotel (1284 Strongtown Road, Southbury)

350th Anniversary Commemorative Gala. Click to view the details and buy tickets.

November 19 (Sunday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

350th Community Quilt - Public Viewing. Click to register.

December 2 (Saturday); Time: Library Hours; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

Historical Photography Exhibit: Southbury Has Fun (December 2 - 28, 2023).

December 7 (Thursday); Time: 1:00pm; Location: Southbury Public Library (100 Poverty Road, Southbury)

History talk: "Native People of the Pomperaug". Click to register.

Please note that the schedule is subject to change.