61 Waterbury Road
Prospect, CT 06712
ph: 203-758-5503
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Below you will find the newsletters that have been sent to members of the Prospect Historical Society. We welcome all visitors to look at the newsletters and see what we have done, what we will be doing and what we hope to accomplish in the future. Make sure to check back each month and have fun and please make comments and suggestions on our Contact Us page.
PHS Annual 2018 Report
* Prospect Elementary School 3rd graders participated in Prospect History Day where students, teachers, and adults learned about Prospect history.
* $1000 Scholarship award presented to a student who is entering an institution of higher learning, Anthony Mirabilio Mulhall was the recipient and was honored at a reception.
* By-Laws were revised.
* Photos are in the process of being identified and organized which makes it accessible when research is requested.
* Recognition certificates awarded to 4 volunteers for their service: Elliott Via, Ross Via, Christopher Lynch, and Matthew Lynch.
* Donations received from Babette Strumpf, Jan Decavage, and Jane Fowler.
* Information on Prospect History was shared with individuals who requested it.
* Note cards, calenders, and prints are for sale.
* There were monthly displays in a case at the Prospect Library showing different collections from the Hotchkiss House Museum: Spring on the Farm, Flag Day and the 4th of July, Horse and Wagon, The Grange, and ICE.
* Hotchkiss House was painted on the west and south side, the inside porch and the barn. Two ceilings were repaired and wallpaper removed from one wall and Music Room painted.
* Several tours were given of the Hotchkiss House Museum.
* The Prospect Historical Society American History Book Club met the second Tuesday of the month at the Prospect Library throughout the year.
Submitted by Carol Brooks
The Prospect Historical Society 2017-2018 Board of Directors
President- Carol Brooks
Vice-President- Marian Montagano
Secretary- Blanche Ranaudo
Treasurer- Betty Guevin
Past President- Nancy Via
Elizabeth Whelan
Christopher Lynch
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61 Waterbury Road
Prospect, CT 06712
ph: 203-758-5503
prospect