The House Under the Hill – Darien’s Pond-Weed House

June 8, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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Along the old Boston Post Road, you can find the Pond-Weed House; Darien’s oldest still-standing home. Sold by Nathaniel Pond to Nathaniel Weed in 1716, the home stayed with the Weed family for 210 years. In addition to a farm, the home served as a tavern for a time and was known as “Half-Way House” as well as “House Under the Hill” due to its location half way between Stamford and Norwalk. It was said that George Washington stopped at the home on the march from Boston to New York during the American Revolution. Whether you’re marching to NY or just across town, call Seamen’s Moving and schedule your free onsite estimate today!

 

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Innovative Architecture – The Harvard Five in New Canaan

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The Harvard Five were a group of Harvard architects who banded together and constructed 80 homes from the 1940’s to the 1960’s. When these young men returned home after World II, they were able to buy inexpensive land in New Canaan in order to start these projects. Their homes were very atypical for the time, and often dismissed or ridiculed as the homes were so far removed from the typical architecture of the time. Many New Canaan residents were bothered simply by the presence of these buildings in their neighborhoods. Despite the backlash towards the work of the five in their time, today their projects are widely revered as highly innovative and ground-breaking. Nearly 20 of their buildings have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. If you need help moving to or from your architectural masterpiece, call Seamen’s Moving today!

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The Bruce Museum in Greenwich

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First opened in 1912, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich has been a great local spot to learn about the art, history, and culture of the area. The Museum used to a mansion, owned by textile merchant Robert Moffat Bruce. After his dead, Bruce gave his mansion to the town to be used “as a natural history, historical and art museum, for the use and benefit of the public.” The first exhibit at the museum featured the Greenwich Society of Artists, who still exist today. From 1992-1993, the museum underwent heavy restoration with an architectural structure built around the original building. Current exhibits cover the history of electricity, the art of Paris, children’s book artwork, and photography of the local Mianus River Gorge (north of Greenwich). Whether you need help moving prized artwork, or need to move out your belongings for a renovation, give Seamen’s Moving a call and schedule a free onsite estimate today!

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The Stamford Bargain – How The New Haven Colony Traded for Stamford

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Before 1640, the land that is now known as Stamford was inhabited by Native Americans and known as “Rippowam”. In 1640, Captain Turner of the New Haven County traded 12 coats, 12 hoes, 12 ratchets, 12 glasses, 12 knives, four kettles, and four fathoms of white wampum for the deed to some of the land. The first settlers there changed adopted the name “Stamford” in 1642, but it wasn’t until 1671 that they built their first schoolhouse (which also doubled as a church). With the deal continually being updated, the Native Americans in the area eventually abandoned the  land for a more substantial amount of money in 1700. If you’re looking to settle into a new area in Stamford or elsewhere in Fairfield County, call Seamen’s Moving today!

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Newtown’s Multi-Purpose Town Center – The Edmond Town Hall

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A $2 movie theater in Connecticut? There’s just one left, and it also happens to be the town center for the city of Newtown. Constructed in 1930 by the donations of a private benefactress, The Edmond Town Hall contains town offices, a handful of local businesses and organizations, a private area for rent, a performance space, as well as a movie theater all within the same building. Current movies can be caught in the theater for $2, and the Town Hall also hosts dance, music, and theater performances throughout the year. Whether you’re moving a complex multi-purpose building, or just moving your apartment across town, call Seamen’s Moving for expert local moving services in Newtown and beyond.

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Local Foods, Goods, and Moods – The Bethel Community Market

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Looking for a fun weekly outing near Bethel Connecticut? Every Thursday from Mid-June through September, local vendors gather up for The Bethel Community Market. You’ll find excellent community offerings; desserts, farm-fresh veggies, wines, dairy products, meats, baked goods, and fresh-prepared food stands. You’ll also find goods like jewelry, clothing, crafts, books, gifts, and beauty items. If you’re not looking to shop, there are also great free activities hosted at the market weekly. You’ll find arts and crafts, live music, movies, and more! If you’re moving to a new community in the area, call Seamen’s Moving. We’ll take care of your move, so you can relax and enjoy great local events like this!

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Explore the Season – The Hickories Farm in Ridgefield

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For over 250 years, the Hickories Farm in Ridgefield have brought fresh produce and goods to the Fairfield County area. If you’re interested in learning more about the farm or talking with one of their experienced farmers about sustainable agriculture, the farm also offers weekly tours on Saturdays. If you’re interested in supplementing your food supplies with produce from the farm, consider signing up for a CSA (Community-Sustained Agriculture) with the farm. You’ll be able to pick up your share of the current harvest every week. Separate CSA’s run for Spring, Summer, and Fall respectively. In addition to public events, the farm also serves as a locale for private events like weddings, private parties, fundraisers, corporate outings, etc.  If you’re moving to or from a local farm, or just need someone to move your collection of farm animal portraits, call Seamen’s Moving to schedule a free onsite estimate today!

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Tales from The Stratford Point Lighthouse

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First constructed in 1822, the Stratford Point Lighthouse has a colorful history. While not open to the general public, a view of this historic site can be seen from the Short Beack Park. In the late 1700’s, a murder by pitchfork was committed by the then owner of the house on the point. In 1888, it was noted that the current lighthouse keeper had a cocker spaniel who had become amusingly adept at catching fish. In 1897, the daughter of the lighthouse keeper save 2 men from drowning nearby. In 1911, a message in bottle was found at the point, writings from a doomed crew member of a ship wrecked 10 years earlier. In the mid 1850’s, it is said a hopeful group of treasure hunter’s dug at the site in search of the treasure of notorious pirate William Kidd. Whether you’re moving across the ocean or just down the street, give Seamen’s Moving a call for help with your next relocation.

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Escape to New Haven – Outcasts at West Rock Ridge

May 31, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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Take a moment to think back to 1649; in England, 59 judges had just convened to sentence King Charles I to death. When King Charles II restored the monarchy in England 10 years later, many of those same judges fled. Three of them fled to New England. One hid in New Haven, while the other two hid out in Boston. But when an arrest order was again placed on the two in Boston, the pair fled to New Haven. After a brief stint staying with a local minister, the outlaws fled to a cave in West Rock Ridge. Hiding out there for a month with the help of locals, the pair were eventually forced to leave when a mountain lion threatened their hideout. The pair ultimately escaped with the third judge to Hadley, Massacheusetts, where they spent the remainder of their days. You can still visit this colorful site today in West Rock Ridge State Park, where a plaque commemorates it’s short stint as a hideout. The cave is known today as “Three Judge’s Cave”, or simply “Judge’s Cave”. Whether you need help moving your New Haven hideout, or just need someone to relocate your man cave, call Seamen’s Moving for all of your moving needs.

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Beardsley Hall – The Mustard Seed in Monroe

May 31, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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Looking to unload some unneeded goods before your move, or find some unique treasures for your new home? Established by the Monroe congregational church as a thrift store in the early 60’s, the building was named the “Mustard Seed Thrift Shop” in 1971. The building is a rustic old hall located directly next to the church. The building, known as “Beardsley Hall”, was actually built in 1887. Bought by the church at an auction 1935, the building also served as a schoolhouse for a large portion of its early history. If you’re donating your belongings in preparation for your next move, give Seamen’s a call!

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