Monroe CT 250

05/29/2026

Learn about the Peppercorn Lease with Kevin Daly, the board historian of the Monroe Historical Society on Thurs., June 25, 6:30 p.m., as he introduces, discusses and investigates one of our town’s earliest official documents. Registration required https://tinyurl.com/ys3x68z as space is limited. This program is co-sponsored by the Monroe CT 250 Committee, the Monroe, CT Historical Society, and the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library. America250 America 250 CT Commission Town of Monroe

05/27/2026

Monroe CT 250 Committee and the Monroe Women's Club invite you to "Light Up Monroe"! By purchasing luminarias to light up your neighborhood or business, you'll make your own fireworks while commemorating America’s 250th birthday and supporting the Women's Club. Luminarias are sold for $5.00 per dozen (bags and candles included). Please order your luminaries at the Women’s Club’s website http://www.monroewomensclub.org/ by June 19, 2026 so deliveries can be made the weekend of June 20, 2026. Purchasing questions to The Monroe Women's Club. America250 Town of Monroe

05/27/2026

Seats available!

Are you among the many who appreciate the Monroe Historical Society’s biweekly historical spotlight posts on social media? Join Kevin Daly, the board historian of the Monroe Historical Society as he shares the many tips and tricks of his process. You would be surprised how many resources are available online, many of them for free. Let’s walk through it together in a collaborative session. Be forewarned, such hobbies can be addictive.

To register, visit ewml.org and click "Programs"

This program is co-sponsored by the Monroe CT 250 Committee, the Monroe Historical Society, and the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library.

05/26/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at A Flag Day Celebration, Sun., June 14, 2pm, Ehlers Room, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library. See Betsy Ross and her friend talk about the making of the flag, and join us for some flag trivia.
The event is part of Town of Monroe’s ongoing recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Sponsored by the Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman Chapter NSDAR, Inc. and the Monroe CT 250 Committee. This program is free, Drop in!

05/25/2026

Seats available for The Historian's Toolbox, Thursday, May 28, 6:30 pm, in Edith Wheeler Memorial Library's Ehlers Room. Kevin Daly, the board historian of the Monroe Historical Society, shares tips and tricks of his historical research process. Registration required at https://tinyurl.com/2kvk663v or call the library's Reference Desk at 203-452-2852.
This program is sponsored by the Monroe, CT Historical Society, The Monroe CT 250 Committee, and Edith Wheeler Memorial Library. America250

05/23/2026

Make your own fireworks and Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Join your neighbors and “Light Up Monroe” at dusk, Sat. July 4. Monroe Women's Club and the Monroe CT 250 Committee invite residents to purchase luminaries to light up their neighborhood or business. Luminaries cost $5.00 per dozen (bags and candles included). Please order your luminaries at the Women’s Club’s website http://www.monroewomensclub.org/ by June 19, 2026 so deliveries can be made the weekend of June 20, 2026. Purchasing questions to [email protected]. Proceeds support the Women's Club. America250

05/18/2026

Drop in for a Flag Day Celebration, June 14, 2pm, Ehlers Room, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library. The event is part of Town of Monroe’s ongoing recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Sponsored by Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman Chapter NSDAR, Inc. and the Monroe CT 250 Committee. America250 America 250 CT Commission

Please join us on Sunday, June 14th at 2 pm for a Flag Day Celebration at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe, CT!

05/15/2026

Thank you, Kevin Daly, for a very information presentation on Monroe's history last night. America250 of Monroe