Hebron Historical Society
The Hebron Historical Society is a nonprofit corporation established in 1966 "to develop interest in, preserve, and promote interest in Hebron history by every feasible means to as wide an audience as possible."
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Social Studies Conference to Include Testimonies Film |
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Wednesday, 21 October 2009 19:11 |
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Testimonies of a Quiet New England Town, written and directed by local resident Matthew Troy and produced by Hebron Historical Society, is now a scheduled workshop for the upcoming Connecticut Council for the Social Studies conference. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 30 at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain.
Christopher Ambrose, a retired teacher and actor in the film, and Gregory Farmer, Agricola, Inc., served as Curriculum Specialists in developing educational materials to supplement the film. They will be lead presenters at the conference, with Executive Producer Karyl Evans (Karyl Evans Productions LLC) and Producer Donna McCalla (Hebron Historical Society) as secondary presenters.
“We are excited to present Testimonies to Connecticut’s Social Studies teachers,” said McCalla. “One of our goals in the original project was to provide a copy of the film and supplemental educational materials to all 169 Connecticut school boards. We are grateful for the support of the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism in bringing this story to Connecticut students and classrooms.”
Ambrose and Farmer worked collaboratively on educational modules – all of which are geared to Connecticut Mastery Test requirements – for a variety of grade levels based on the 2008 draft of Connecticut’s new educational standards. Modules included are for 3rd and 4th grades; 5th and 6th grades; 7th and 8th grades; and high school students. Each module will be individually bound for easy distribution for classroom teachers.
“I’ve included classroom exercises in language arts, mathematics, and writing,” said Ambrose. “This is a great way to share Hebron’s early anti-slavery efforts in a way that can positively affect student mastery test scores.
Local Hebron resident Jeff Gonci created the DVD imprint and jewel case artwork, and is currently working on the artwork for the educational module covers. Printing of the entire teacher package is expected to be completed by mid-November, with distribution shortly thereafter.
For more information about the upcoming Social Studies conference, go to www.CTSocialStudies.org.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 19:21 |
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Governor Rell Announces $200,000 for Hebron |
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Monday, 21 September 2009 19:09 |
Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that the town of Hebron will receive a $200,000 grant for restorations to the Peters House. The funding is expected to gain approval when the state Bond Commission meets September 25.
“One of the distinct characteristics of Connecticut that makes the state a wonderful place to live is the historic homes that dot our landscape,” Governor Rell said. “This funding will not only help to preserve the historic Peters House in Hebron, it will also provide the town with an opportunity to make it a focal point for community activities.”
This funding will allow Hebron to restore the Samuel Peters House located on East Street. Acquired by the town in 2004, the Peters House was built in the late 1700’s and was a single-family farmhouse until 1967.
The objective of the project is to preserve and convert the existing structure and utilize it for municipal or community purposes, such as housing the town’s parks and recreation department. The project will entail bringing the house up to current building codes, addressing Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and performing some interior modifications.
State Representative Pamela Sawyer played a pivotal role in securing funding for this project.
These funds are being made available through the Connecticut Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP). STEAP provides financial assistance for projects that encourage economic development and preserve the character of the state’s less-populated towns.
The state-funded STEAP program provides funds to eligible towns for economic development, community conservation and quality of life projects. To be eligible, a town must have a population of less than 30,000 residents, not be designated as a distressed municipality or a public investment community and not have an urban center. The state Office of Policy and Management administers this program and individual projects are managed by several state agencies including DECD. |
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Photo Gallery of Testimonies of a Quiet New England Town |
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Friday, 24 July 2009 18:11 |
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View photographs taken by Melanie Savage, a Hebron resident and staff writer for Reminder News.
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Last Updated on Friday, 24 July 2009 18:17 |
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Testimonies Executive Producer Karyl Evans Nominated for 3 Emmys |
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Monday, 04 May 2009 06:29 |
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On April 15, 2009 it was publicly announced that Connecticut filmmaker Karyl K. Evans received three Emmy Award Nominations from the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Ms. Evans is serving as Executive Producer for Testimonies of a Quiet New England Town, written and directed by Matthew Troy and produced by Hebron Historical Society.
Ms. Evans received one nomination as the Producer/Director/Editor for "Grove Street Cemetery: City of the Dead, City of the Living" about the history and community involvement with the Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut. This film was nominated in the Best Informational Program category.
Ms. Evans was also nominated for Best Director (Individual Achievement) for the Grove Street Cemetery film.
In Addition, Karyl was also nominated as the Producer/Director/Editor for the Best Educational Program for a short documentary she created about the New Haven Symphony Orchestra's Youth Orchestra Festival.
The Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on May 30th in Boston. |
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How Did White Women Aid Former Slaves... |
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Tuesday, 14 April 2009 02:51 |
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There is an amazing educational resource on the internet: Women and Social Movements in the United States, 1830-1930. Among the many articles and documents on this site, you will find Dr. Carol Faulkner's "How Did White Women Aid Former Slaves during and after the Civil War, and What Obstacles Did They Face?" Make sure you read the primary documents, which include several letters to and from Josephine Griffing. |
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Monday, 13 April 2009 06:59 |
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The number of documents and pictures available on our website is growing rapidly. Make sure you use our "Search" feature to find the information you are looking. If you have any problems with the Search feature, or cannot find information on Hebron history, please contact us at
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New Burrows Hill School House Files |
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Monday, 13 April 2009 06:39 |
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A number of new documents regarding Burrows Hill School House have been added, including the 1993 move of BHS. Search on "Burrows Hill" to see these new documents! |
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Women's Radical Reconstruction: The Freedmen's Aid Movement |
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Monday, 30 March 2009 05:53 |
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Dr. Carol Faulkner has provided definitive information about Hebron's own Josephine Sophia White Griffing in her Women's Radical Reconstruction: The Freedmen's Aid Movement. Learn more about Josephine's role in the Freedmen's Bureau in this must-have book. |
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