Killingworth Historical Society

We are located in Killingworth, CT
PO Box 707
Killingworth, CT 06419


EVENTS
Upcoming Events Annual Meeting “Conniption Fit,” “Goobers,” “Sawbones,” “Skedaddle”…………..Ever wonder where these terms came from? They are all slang from the Civil War Era! This year marks the 150th anniversary of that war and is the perfect topic for the Killingworth Historical Society Annual Meeting, Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Killingworth Firehouse, 333 Route 81. Former Municipal Historian David LeVasseur and resident Civil War buff and collector Paul Shilling will present an entertaining and educational program on life in Killingworth and the surrounding area during the Civil War period. There will be displays of civil war artifacts. The program is open to all ages and is free. Please come and enjoy the evening with the Historical Society! Refreshments will be served. Christmas Fair Saturday, December 3, 2011 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM at Black Rock Schoolhouse Recycle Way Killingworth, CT 2011 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule Meetings are held at 7:00 PM in the Black Rock School House January 26 February 23 March 23 April 27 May 25 June 22 July 27 September 28 October 26 November 16 December 14 2011 Committees Archive Committee Thomas Lentz Cemetery Committee Lewis Scranton Christmas Fair Florence Broach - Co Chairperson B.J. Folger - Co Chairperson Garage Restoration Committee Fran Dooley Nominating Committee Parmelee House Committee Bruce Dodson Tag Sale Committee Claudette Lagasse

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	Annual Meeting “Conniption Fit,” “Goobers,” “Sawbones,” “Skedaddle”…………..Ever wonder where these terms came from? They are all slang from the Civil War Era! This year marks the 150th anniversary of that war and is the perfect topic for the Killingworth Historical Society Annual Meeting, Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Killingworth Firehouse, 333 Route 81.
	Use the Seven Mile Tour of Killingworth History with the book below to conduct your own tour of Killingworth's past.
	A Photographic History of Killingworth The Killingworth Historical Society is pleased to announce the publication of a book entitled A Photographic History of Killingworth. This book presents a pictorial history of the Town of Killingworth, Connecticut. Most of the over 200 photographs in this book were taken around 1900 and depict the houses, farms, roads, businesses, schools, and people of the town. The book is authored by Thomas L. Lentz who has lived in Killingworth since 1966. He is a founding member of the Killingworth Historical Society, Historian of the Congregational Church, and Municipal Historian. All proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Killingworth Historical Society to support its preservation activities on behalf of Killingworth. The book can be obtained by sending $35.00 to: Killingworth Historical Society PO Box 707 Killingworth, CT 06419 The price includes postage. We are a volunteer organization, so please allow us a little time to send you the book.