We certainly do live in a beautiful town, and here's the proof. A different seasonal photo of lovely scenic and historic Canterbury graces each month. To purchase calendars, you can come to one of the regular monthly meetings of the Canterbury Historical Society or send an email to info@canterburyhistorical.org, or you can call Ellen at 860-546-9346.

These Canterbury-proud tees picture the 19th century one-room Green School, which has been restored over the past few years by a dedicated group of Canterbury Historical Society volunteers. Available in five colors: navy, heather red, purple, dark green, and gray. The heather red shirts are a 50/50 cotton and polyester blend; all other colors are 100% preshrunk cotton.

This exclusive-design pottery jar pictures the one-room Canterbury Green District School, a landmark 19th century building restored by the Canterbury Historical Society.

Using traditional methods, artisans of Grandville Hollow Pottery in central Pennsylvania wheel throw every piece, decorate it by hand, glaze it, and fire it at over 2300 degrees F. Molds and jiggers are not used. The slight variations in shape, size, and color resulting from the handmade process make each jar truly one of a kind. Lead-free, dishwasher and microwave safe, these jars can also be used in a conventional oven provided extreme rapid temperature changes are avoided. Seven inches tall. Holds approximately one quart.

Created by the society in celebration of the town's tercentenary in 2003, this book is part of the Arcadia Images of America series. It provides glimpses of the people, places, and events that contributed to our town's rich and sometimes quirky history.

The Canterbury Historical Society's own Amy E. Orlomoski and A. Constance Sear are the authors. Together, with the collaboration of Bill Kivic and other society members, they sifted through thousands of photographs from the society's archives and from private collections to put together Canterbury: The First 300 Years. Now in its second printing, this book delights and informs residents and visitors alike.

These handsome note cards are available in three designs—John Warner Barber's well-known 1835 woodcut of Canterbury Green, plus two exclusive pen and ink drawings by society member and former president, Walter Moriarty, showing the Green Schoolhouse and Westminster Congregational Church.

The cards are approximately 4 1/2" x 6", are printed on quality ivory paper, and come 10 to a pack with matching envelopes. Available either in a single design or assortment packs containing all three designs.

The theme for 2009's calendar was simply "Canterbury Through the Years," and the featured photos from the society's archives, including recent donations, depict nearly 100 years of life in Canterbury. It's a celebration of our small-town heritage, with lots of familiar faces. Consider buying one as a scrapbook.