Volume 7, Issue 2 For And About Hebron September 1, 2008 - Gulemo

Innovative Programs Highlight Fall Scheduleby Donna McCallaIt promises to be anexciting fall season atOld Town Hall as threepopular speakers addressmembers and visitors atHebron Historical Society’smonthly meetings.On Thursday, September25, Vicki Welch, arecognized expert in theareas of Native Americanand African Americangenealogy, will be speakingon the Peters familyof Hebron. Her original research on this famous family will beinvaluable to researchers and the general public alike.Welch is a frequent contributor to publications such as “ConnecticutHistory Magazine” and “Connecticut Nutmegger”.She was recently named the 2008 Grand Prize Winner of theConnecticut Society of Genealogists Literary Award for her bookAnd They Were Related, Too, the story of eleven generations of95 South Main Street • Colchester537-2348Hours M-F 7:30-6:00Sat 8:00-4:00 • Sun 8:00-2:00www.monroebreaks.comancestors and descendents of Cuff Condol/Congdon, a NativeAmerican slave. A limited number of copies of Welch’s bookwill be available for purchase at the meeting.Lisa Johnson, Executive Director of the Stanley-WhitmanHouse in Farmington, will present “The Witchcraft Trial of MaryBarnes” on Thursday, October 23. In 1663, Mary Barnes, aFarmington resident, was one of the last three “witches” executedin Connecticut, leaving behind a husband and three small children.Her story is included in by John M. Taylor’s well-knownbook, “The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut 1647-1697.” In addition to Barnes’ trial, Johnson will also be talkingabout other so-called Connecticut “witches” in her program,which is suitable for both adults and older children.November offers residents and visitors a truly unique learningopportunity as local resident and Lebanon Towne Militiamember Patty Bowen discusses 18 th century midwifery inConnecticut in her interactive program “From Birth to Life:Memories of Midwife Bowen.” A registered labor and deliverynurse for over 20 years, Patty will be dressed in period clothingand will display many artifacts of the midwife’s trade, includinga birthing chair. Just who were these fascinating women whofilled the vital role of “physician” in most rural communities inColonial America? Come to the meeting and find out!All programs start at7:30 p.m. Plenty ofparking is available;overflow parking shouldproceed to the public lotbehind Century 21 RealEstate, directly north ofOld Town Hall. Lightrefreshments will beserved at the meetings. Admission is always free, but donationsare gratefully appreciated and help the Society provide qualityprogramming to the community.The Hebronian September 2008 Page 24Bradley EnterprisesANDOVER, CONNECTICUTWeekly Lawn MaintenanceTree/Shrub trimming Landscaping ServicesSpring & Fall Clean up Andover, CTANDOVER, CONNECTICUTFertilizer/Lime Spring Clean upOverseeding 860-331-6556OverseedingMulchOwner: Jim BradleyFertilizer/LimeE-mail your Tree/Shrub news to: hebronian@gulemo.comtrimmingMulch