SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES
Living Through a Historic Event: 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
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The Historical Society would like you to help us document this unprecedented time in the lives of Killingworth’s residents and the world. Many residents have done so much during this trying time, going above and beyond to assist family members and neighbors. We invite you to share how you, your family, relatives, or friends coped during the COVID-19 pandemic through stories, pictures, and videos.
Perhaps you have a funny story or know of someone that was instrumental in assisting others. Did you experience hardships? Were you a first responder or essential employee? How did you spend your time? Has this event changed you? Did you miss a milestone like a graduation or wedding? We want to gather your personal experiences and archive them so those in the future can discover what life was like during the pandemic. The Killingworth Krier and The Source ran some wonderful stories about residents that we’ve already added to our collection. If your family participated in the Killingworth Front Porch Picture Project, we would like to include these pictures, too. Please spread the word and help us to record Killingworth’s memories. In time, we hope to look back on this period in history with thanks for all the benefits we have, and to share it with others who were not yet born or not old enough to remember. Please send your submissions to our dedicated email address: HKhistorical@gmail.com. |
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Here Lyes the Body...
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You probably drive by them every day without even noticing them. You may live near them or even taken a stroll and read them or marveled at them artistically, but have you ever really considered the legacy of a gravestone.
From the simplest field stone carved with only initials and a date, to elaborate marble and granite statues, gravestones mark the final resting place of the people who shaped our towns. Early gravestones are deteriorating and some have already been lost to the elements. Thomas L. Lentz, Municipal Historian for the Town of Killingworth, has documented and photographed over 450 gravestones in Killingworth, Clinton, and Durham, Connecticut, preserving images of the early gravestones in this part of the state. In addition to the photos, learn about changing styles, symbolism, and iconography from the 17th through early 20th centuries. Causes of death and burial practices of the times are also included. With markers of many of the first settlers, clergy, and patriots, this book makes a wonderful addition to the collection of anyone interested in local history. Gravestones with dates of birth and death are useful to genealogists, especially when other sources are lacking. Treat someone to a unique gift or add one to your library. Books are $25 and can be purchased from the Killingworth Historical Society at its open houses at the Parmelee Farmhouse, at Killingworth Town Hall, and at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison. It can also be obtained from Amazon.com or Pathway Book Service (click link to purchase online). |
