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CTMQ > North Canaan

Concept of Freedom Trail: North Canaan

August 30, 2009 by Steve Leave a Comment

Milo Freeland Grave, Hillside Cemetery, Route 44, East Canaan Hardcore CTMQ readers know I love the Northwest corner of the state. Norfolk, North Canaan, Colebrook, Salisbury... The towns that no one knows exist. In fact, I'd wager that Colebrook might be the least known town to Connecticut residents. Maybe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cultural, Heritage, & Historic Trails Tagged With: Cemeteries, Concept of Freedom Trail, CT Freedom Trail, North Canaan, UHVAAHT

77. Beckley Furnace

February 17, 2009 by Steve 1 Comment

It's Like a Furnace in Here! North Canaan (Google maps location) October 5, 2008 An absolutely brilliant and beautiful Fall day in Connecticut. Grandmom and Granddad up from Delaware watching Damian back in West Hartford. Hoang and I take a leisurely drive west on Route 44 through some of the prettiest October … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cultural, Heritage, & Historic Trails, Museums Tagged With: beckley furnace, Free Museums, Hoang, Industrial History, Iron Heritage Trail, Iron Trail, North Canaan, Not Really a Museum Museum, Outdoor Museums

Land of Nod Winery

October 6, 2008 by Steve Leave a Comment

I Just Can't Say No! Land of Nod Winery, East Canaan October 5, 2008 “Are we there?" Yes. "Would you like a tasting?" Yes. "Do you like this?" Yes. "Do you like that?" Yes. "Did you have a nice drive out here?" Yes. "Did you see the Beckley Furnace?" Yes. "Do you want some cantaloupe jam?" Yes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Wineries Tagged With: Hoang, North Canaan

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