History Discussion about Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton
NEW DATE – due to Snow Storm
History Discussion about Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton
Did you ever notice the artwork in the Babcock Library that is on the wall next to the door? It is a reproduction of John Trumbull’s: The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker’s Hill
“Thomas Knowlton is arguably Ashford’s most widely recognized war hero. His service during the Seven Years’ War and the American Revolution are memorialized in a statue on the grounds of the State Capitol and in the dedication of Knowlton Memorial Hall in Ashford” (Connecticut History.org).
To learn more about Ashford’s war hero Lieutenant Colonel Knowlton please join us at Babcock Library for an informative presentation and discussion about Lieutenant Colonel Knowlton and Captain Nathan Hale researched and presented by Drew A. G. Driscoll, fellow resident of Ashford.
- Please call the Library to register to attend: 860-487-4420
- New Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 @ Babcock Library (2nd floor of Knowlton Hall) @ 1 pm
- Light refreshments will be offered
Friday, May 16 @ 7 pm![]()
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EXPLORING, INTERPRETING, & CONSERVING THE HISTORIC STONE WALLS OF NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT![]()
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Are you interested in the history of Ashford? Are you a hiker of the Ashford outdoors? Have you seen our many stone walls?![]()
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Who built these walls? When? How? Why?![]()
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Find the answers to these questions and more on Friday!![]()
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The Ashford Historical Society and the Babcock Library Present![]()
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AUTHOR & PROFESSOR ROBERT THORSON![]()
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Friday. May 16, 7 PM in Knowlton Memorial Hall, Ashford
Book Discussion with Cynthia Adams on Wednesday the 14th at 1 pm! ![]()
Please register to attend! Light refreshments are planned, compliments of the Hungarian Social Club of Ashford Connecticut
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Babcock Library Camp Babcock Arts & Crafts Summer Program!![]()
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On Wednesdays, June 18, 25, July 2, July 9, 16, and August 13, come to Babcock Library for CAMP BABCOCK! ![]()
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There are arts and craft activities during June and July on these days - 10:00 am - 11:30 pm for ages 3 to 9 and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for ages 10 to Teen! ![]()
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Then, on August 13, by Popular Demand! The End of Summer Mario Tournament and Pizza Party happens again!! 11 am to 2 pm.![]()
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Please register by calling 860-487-4420!![]()
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Note: Children under age 12 need to be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Seeds of knowledge, and plants, are a-growing at Babcock Library!![]()
With some warmth, sun, and love and care, there will be aromatic herbs on the outdoor tables and a variety of carrots in the raised garden beds!![]()
Babcock Library still has a wide variety of seeds available from the seed bank - both flowers and vegetables! The seeds were donated to the library by both Burpee and Select Seeds of Union, CT. 😀