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Brownstone Adventure Sports Park

June 16, 2021 by Steve Leave a Comment

Mr. Brownstone Brownstone Adventure Sports Park, Portland July 2019 I'll say it: Brownstone Adventure Sports Park is probably the most fun place in Connecticut on a hot and sunny summer day. As long as you know how to swim, aren't afraid of heights, have a modicum of athleticism... and don't get tired. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, New Post, Sports, Thrills, Tours, & Events Tagged With: amusement parks, Calvin, Portland, Portland brownstone

228. Ruth Callander House Museum of Portland History

December 10, 2017 by Steve Leave a Comment

The Callander Says April Fools, But I’m Not Kidding Around Portland (Google Maps location) April 1, 2012 This is it, folks. I'm done. There are just far too many town history museums in historic houses in Connecticut. I quit. Checks "Callander" visit date... April Fools! C'mon, now. With our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Museums, New Post Tagged With: Creepy Dolls, Damian, Free Museums, historic house museums, Historic Houses, Portland, Portland brownstone, Town History

Portland’s Brownstone Arch

June 27, 2016 by Steve Leave a Comment

Where Weather is the Arch Enemy Portland's Brownstone Arch May 18, 2011 Way back in 2011, I did a full CTMQ Day down the Connecticut River Valley. From Middletown to Old Saybrook, I hit several museums and other “stuff” for this website. Now, five years later, I’m going through those pictures and seeing some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, New Post, Religion, Cemeteries, Monuments, Statuary, Greens, & Outdoor Sculpture & Art Tagged With: Monuments and Plaques, Portland, Portland brownstone

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