History Close to Home — Native Americans & Early Settlers… It’s Complicated (In person)

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Part I : History Close to Home 
Redding’s Native Americans and Early Settlers… It’s Complicated

Chickens Warrups, John Read, Long Lots and an Oblong? Find out about these people and places from Redding’s early history (and more!) with Brent Colley, Redding’s town historian. Brent talks about the Native Americans who called this area home, along with the town’s first European settlers.

About Our Speaker

Brent Colley grew up in Redding and comes from a family that called this town home for five generations. He credits his grandfather, Harry Colley, for instilling a curiosityand a love for the town’s past. Colley leads walking tours, slide shows and speaking engagements that showcase the people, places, and events that have enriched the histories and shaped the landscapes of Branchville, Georgetown, and Redding.

Brent also created and maintains the town’s comprehensive online resource: historyofredding.net. In addition to his passion for all things history, Brent is First Selectman of Sharon, CT, where he currently lives with his wife, Christine, and their three children. 

History Close to Home is an occasional series delving into the unique and fascinating history of both Redding and the Nutmeg State. Whether you’re a newcomer to Redding, or an old-timer, this series offers opportunities to learn more about our collective stories and shared past.

This is a hybrid program that will be held both in person at the Library, and also presented virtually over Zoom. If you’d like to register for the in-person program, please sign up below. To register for the virtual program, please click here.

Coming Up:
Part II: History Close to Home 

Connecticut’s Great Discoveries in Archaeology
Wednesday, November 16 at 7:30 pm

State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni presents a selection of the most significant archaeological sites in Connecticut — from 11,000-year-old Native American campsites and villages, to Colonial homesteads and cemeteries.

Registration and more information coming soon.