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…]
Here are three interesting and fun opportunities from the GPA, PLUS: A Guilford Minute…
The Guilford Preservation Alliance endorsed and financially supported (Hugh McK. Jones Memorial Fund*) this event as part of its mission to preserve the history of our Town.
You are invited to attend and witness this commemorative ceremony. [Read more…]
Happy New Year to all! It has been another exciting and productive year for the GPA as we continued to pursue our mission of preserving both the built and natural environment of Guilford. Here are some of our accomplishments this year: [Read more…]
Come see and learn about Guilford’s Gothic Bowling Alley! The Guilford Preservation Alliance awarded Dr. Richard Lewis a $5,000 grant toward the preservation of the historic bowling alley located in the far rear of his property at 29 Broad Street. [Read more…]
A historical sign for the Trolley Viaduct, 468 Water Street, is being produced. [Read more…]
The Guilford Preservation Alliance Newsletter Fall 2017 is available here on our website (click on the image or the link, and the newsletter will download to your computer), and has also been mailed to our members. [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.
