Discover Five of Redding’s Historic Homes

Описание: Discover Five of Redding’s Historic Homes
History Close to Home Series

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Redding is home to some of the region’s most remarkable historic houses, each with a story to tell.

Join us as our town’s co-historians, Bruce Nelson and Brent Colley, guide us through the architectural details, notable past residents, and the historical significance of these homes that have stood the test of time.

Redding is home to some of the region’s most remarkable historic houses, each with a story to tell.

About Our Speakers

Brent Colley grew up in Redding and comes from a family that called this town home for five generations. Brent is Redding’s co-historian and created and maintains the town’s comprehensive online resource: historyofredding.net. Colley leads walking tours, slide shows and speaking engagements that showcase the people, places, and events that have enriched the histories and shaped the landscapes of Branchville, Georgetown, and Redding.

Bruce Nelson is a Redding native and its co-historian. Director of Research at the Historical Society of Easton, Bruce has won eight awards for Excellence in Journalism from the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, for articles published in The Easton Courier. Bruce is also a publisher and an author at Sport Hill Books.

In 2019, Bruce and Brent co-authored the book The Revolution Comes to Redding, a fictional narrative that brings to life actual events that occurred in town during the Revolutionary War. Copies of the book will be available for purchase after the talk. Brent and Bruce have also co-founded the Redding Connecticut History Project where they have curated over 3,000 documents and photos related to Redding history.

History Close to Home is an occasional series delving into the unique and fascinating history of both Redding and the Nutmeg State. Whether you’re a newcomer to Redding, or an old-timer, this series offers opportunities to learn more about our collective stories and shared past.