Upcoming Events
Open House and Horse Guard Demonstration
Sunday, May 19, 2013
12:00 - 4:00pm
Matthew Curtiss House
44 Main Street, Newtown, CT
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Master Sergeant Bill Goessinger of the Second Company Governor's Horse Guard will be joining us along with two of their horses. Come learn the history of the horse guard and how it has evolved over the years.
Open House and Fire Fighting Demonstration
Sunday, June 23, 2013
12:00 - 4:00pm
Matthew Curtiss House
44 Main Street, Newtown, CT
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Fire Fighters from the Newtown Hook and Ladder Station will be joining us with their Hose Wagon. Come learn about fire fighting history in Newtown and how the Hose Wagon would have been used.
The Village Cemetery Tour, Dan Cruson
Sunday, June 23, 2013
1:00 - 2:00pm
The Village Cemetery
Elm Drive
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In conjunction with our Open House, Dan will be leading a tour of the oldest sections of Newtown's primary cemetery. Participants will meet at the Elm Street entrance and will take a walk as he explains the 19th century burial area. Then in the 18th century section he will give a detailed explanation of how this area was laid out and why the headstones appear as they do. Wear comfortable shoes. At the conclusion of the tour, please stop by the Mathew Curtiss House for refreshments.