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2008 Calendar of Events

For more information about any of the events or other activities of the Brookfield Historical please call 203-740-8140 to speak to a representative or leave a message.  You may also contact us by email.

April 23 – Program on the Civilian Conservation Corps in Connecticut

Time of Event: Wednesday 7:30 pm

Location: Historical Society's Museum, 165 Whisconier Road  (at the junction of CT Routes 25 and 133)

Author and historian Marty Podskoch will give a presentation on the "History, Lore & Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camps in Connecticut."  “This is a special year for the program topic,” says Podskoch, “because 2008 is the 75th anniversary of the founding of the CCCs.”   The presentation will include a book signing for Mr. Podskoch's novel on the subject.

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began on March 31, 1933 under President Roosevelt’s “New Deal” to relieve the poverty and unemployment of the Depression. Camps were set up in many Connecticut towns, state parks & forests.  Workers built trails, roads, campsites, & dams, stocked fish, built & maintained fire tower observer’s cabins & telephone lines, fought fires, & planted millions of trees. The CCC disbanded in 1942 due to the need for men in WW II.

Refreshments for this event will include wine tasting, compliments of DiGrazia's Winery of Brookfield.  

May 3 & 4 – Museum Seasonal Opening

Time of Event:  Saturday and Sunday from noon through 4 p.m.

Location: Historical Society's Museum, 165 Whisconier Road  (at the junction of CT Routes 25 and 133)

An all new exhibit featuring "Hats Off to Brookfield" and other items from "Brookfield's Attic"

 Refreshments will be served throughout both days.

May 25 – Museum's Annual Strawberry Festival

Time of the Event:  Sunday from 1:30 through 3:30

Location: Historical Society's Museum, 165 Whisconier Road  (at the junction of CT Routes 25 and 133)

Following the Brookfield Memorial Day parade, the Museum and Historical Society will host its annual Strawberry Festival. The festival will feature, at no charge, a live jazz band and an antique car exhibit.  In addition homemade strawberry short cake and soft beverages will be sold to the public.  All proceeds will go to sponsor future programming at the Museum.

July 20 – Film Clips of 1920-1950 Brookfield

Time of the Event: Sunday at 2 p.m.

Location: This program will be held in the Brookfield Library Community Room.  There is easy handicap access and lots of parking available.

This presentation will feature rare film footage of Brookfield at a time when the "pace" was a bit slower.  There will be many scenes of houses and streets both of the Ironworks area and Brookfield Center.

August 27 – The History of Photography

Time of the Event:  Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Location: Historical Society's Museum, 165 Whisconier Road  (at the junction of CT Routes 25 and 133)

This presentation will feature Newtown's Historian and noted anthropologist, archeologist, and author, Dan Cruson who has expertise in historic photography and it's impact on society.

September 13 – 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Historical Society

Time of the Event: Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

Location: Historical Society's Museum, 165 Whisconier Road  (at the junction of CT Routes 25 and 133)

This "party" is for members only and will feature wine, cheese, and live entertainment.  Attendees will have a chance to ring the bell in the Museum's bell tower.

September 24 – The Gurski Farm Homestead

Time of the Event: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Historical Society's Museum, 165 Whisconier Road  (at the junction of CT Routes 25 and 133)

This will be a presentation of slides and interpretative talk on the Gurski Farm and Homestead featuring many areal photos of Brookfield and slides of the Gurski farm from 1918-1995.

October 6 – Civil War Forum

Time of the Event: Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Historical Society's Museum, 165 Whisconier Road  (at the junction of CT Routes 25 and 133)

This program is part of the "Monday Civil War Forums" and will feature experienced presenter, David Montgomery giving a graphic presentation of the battle of Franklin and Nashville.

October 22 – The Museum's Annual Meeting & Dinner

Time of the Event: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Location: The Hearth Restaurant, Federal Road, Brookfield

This event is open to members only and features an original presentation and dinner.  Please RSVP to the Museum's phone or email.  Cocktails at 6:30 and dinner served at 7.

November 1 – 17th Annual “Festival of Crafts” Craft Fair 

Time of the Event:  Saturday, 9 – 4

Location: Brookfield Whisconier Middle School, 17 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield

The Brookfield Museum and Historical Society will sponsor its 17th Annual “Festival of Crafts” Craft Fair at the Brookfield Middle School on West Whisconier Road on Saturday November 1, 2008.  Among New England’s largest craft shows, this year’s Festival will offer for sale jewelry, artwork, textile products, holiday treasures, toys, gourmet foods and many other uniquely hand crafted items by highly recognized northeast artisans perfect for gift or home use.  More than sixty juried crafters will be on hand.  Admission is $5 without discount coupon for adults and children over 12 years of age.

November 11 – Veteran’s Day Program

Time of the Event: TBD

Location: Brookfield Public Library

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