The Ladies Auxiliary, Guilford Grange No. 81, assembled a “Favorite Recipes” book in 1955. The book, “dedicated to the Modern Home”, where “Life is centered around our kitchens”, included “treasured old family recipes.”
The United States did not officially join the allies, but acted as an independent power, supplying major contributions of raw material, money, and soldiers.
During the war, the U.S. mobilized over 4 million military personnel, more than 2 million of those fought in the battlefields in France under General John Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces.
During the first World War offensive weapons of mass destruction and defensive strategies and tactics, unlike anything seen in previous wars, were developed. Tanks were built and used in response to the stalemate of trench warfare. Modernized submarines armed with torpedoes and deck guns were used. Giant zeppelins and airplanes were used for surveillance, bombing raids, and aerial dogfight combat. Poisonous gas killed thousands before gas masks were distributed. Flamethrowers, machine guns, field artillery, and skin burning mustard gas unleashed horrific results. Carnage was huge. [Read more…]
An article in 1821 mentioned that a few had aided in missionary work “for the Heathen”, but encouraged more participation. [1]
Later that year, donations of clothing, bedding, goods and cash, were collected for the Elliot Mission. The Elliott mission attempted to bring the Indians of the Choctaw nation to salvation through making the Indians use the English language, civilizing their habits, and making them Christian in their religion. [2] [3] [4]
In 1823, the Ladies’ Society in North Guilford raised $332 and a couple articles of clothing for the Foreign Mission School in Cornwall. [Read more…]
Apprentice Indentureships, agreements between two parties where one party is bound to service as an apprentice for a specified period of time, are centuries old types of legal contracts. It was common in Europe to learn certain crafts by entering apprenticeship with a skilled workman. [Read more…]
Have you ever heard the phrase – signed, sealed and delivered?
This idiom refers to a legal deed, which to be valid had to be signed by the seller, sealed with a wax seal, and delivered to the new owner.
“Signed and sealed and delivered” was a phrase used in a letter from Samuel Andrews to Mr. David Naughty dated March 27, 1732. The letter confirmed Mr. Andrews’ receipt of Margarett Naughty, the niece of David Naughty and the details of her indenture-ship until eighteen years of age.
Other letters were signed, sealed and delivered by the Post Office. [Read more…]
A historical sign for the Trolley Viaduct, 468 Water Street, is being produced. [Read more…]
The Guilford Preservation Alliance was joined in the Guilford Fair Day Parade by many antique bicycles. They spanned the time period of 1860-1970.
2016 Guilford Fair Day Parade
Following the digital tour GPA President Shirley Girioni will lead the Guilford Preservation Alliance’s Annual Meeting which will include the presentation of 8 awards for significant efforts of preservation by individuals and groups in the town of GuilfordMonday, September 26 at 7 pmGuilford Free LibrarySponsored by the Guilford Preservation Alliance and the Friends of the Guilford Free Library. To register,
please call (203) 453-8282, stop by the reference desk or click hereGuilford Free Library ~ 203-453-8282 ~ guilfordfreelibrary.org ~ 67 Park Street
A gallery of photos from the grand opening of the Guilford Information Kiosk. To view enlarged images, double-click on the first image, then use right arrows to proceed through the gallery. To return to the page, click the X in the top right corner.
GUILFORD PRESERVATION ALLIANCE invites you to the opening of its Information Plaza.
Monday, May 9, 2016 11:00 am
32 Church Street, Guilford, Connecticut
The Honorable Governor Dannel P. Malloy will officiate at the opening.
Reception to follow at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center adjacent to the Information Plaza.
