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CTMQ > UHVAAHT

Concept of Freedom Trail: Norfolk

August 30, 2009 by Steve Leave a Comment

James Mars Grave, Center Cemetery, Old Colony Road (off Route 272) My journey along the many sites of the Connecticut Freedom Trail has brought me to many interesting - and some not-so interesting - places around the state. This stop lies squarely in the former; James Mars was one cool guy. It was nice to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cultural, Heritage, & Historic Trails Tagged With: Cemeteries, Concept of Freedom Trail, CT Freedom Trail, Litchfield County, Norfolk, UHVAAHT

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, Litchfield County, North Canaan, UHVAAHT

UHVAAHT

February 5, 2009 by Steve Leave a Comment

Upper Housatonic Valley African American Heritage Trail Now you know why I used the acronym in the title. My word, what a mouthful. Here's the website of the trail, most of which is in Massachusetts. A few of the stops along the way are part of the greater Connecticut Freedom Trail, but that's understandable. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cultural, Heritage, & Historic Trails Tagged With: Litchfield County, UHVAAHT

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