On April 4, 2019 the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation awarded the Guilford Preservation Alliance the Harlan H. Griswold Award. Harlan H. Griswold was a founder of the CT Trust and longtime chair of the Connecticut Historical Commission. This award recognizes individuals, corporations, or organizations whose activities exemplify Mr. Griswold’s leadership, vision, and dedication to preserving Connecticut’s heritage and who by deed or example have made our state a better place to live. The GPA was chosen due to its effective leadership and tireless efforts to advance the cause of preserving historic and natural resources within the Town of Guilford. (More information on the award.) The Connecticut Preservation News published an extensive article describing the accomplishments that led to the GPA receiving the award.
The Guilford Preservation Alliance was represented by Shirley Girioni, president; Dennis Culliton, board member; and Matthew Hoey, First Selectman, Town of Guilford.
Photo credit: J. Fiereck Photography
From left to right: Jane Montanaro, Executive Director,
CT Trust for Historic Preservation, Dennis Culliton, GPA,
First Selectman Matt Hoey,
Shirley Girioni, GPA,
and Elizabeth Shapiro, Interim Director of Culture, State
Historic Preservation Office
Photo Credit: J. Fiereck Photography
First Selectman Matt Hoey,
Winnie Seibert, Guilford Keeping Society,
Dennis Culliton, GPA
