Special Thanks to All Who Contributed to Old Home Day

The weather cooperated yet one more time to help make the Canterbury Historical Society’s annual Old Home Day on September 19 a fun time for visitors, exhibitors, musicians, and volunteers.

Have a look at these shots by talented photographer Linda Orlomoski, Canterbury Historical Society president. https://lorlomskiphotography.smugmug.com/Events/2015-Canterbury-Old-Home-Day/

The Norwich Bulletin featured articles both before and after Old Home Day.
Before:
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20150916/NEWS/150919621/2058/ENTERTAINMENT
After:
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20150919/NEWS/150919466

We gratefully acknowledge these generous sponsors, whose support enables us to keep Old Home Day free to attendees and exhibitors. We couldn’t do it without them.

  • Big Y
  • Brooklyn Country View Restaurant
  • Canterbury Constables
  • Canterbury Volunteer Fire Department
  • Canterbury Mini-Storage
  • Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southeastern New England
  • Ed’s Garage
  • Frito-Lay
  • Gates GMC Buick Nissan
  • Hart’s Greenhouse
  • Panera Bread
  • Quinebaug Kennels
  • Town of Canterbury
  • The Turnpike Buyer
  • Westminster Tool
  • Everyone who exhibited, volunteered, baked, or helped out in any way

These talented musicians

 

Old Home Day scene September 19, 2015

Old Home Day scene September 19, 2015. Photo by Linda Orlomoski.

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