Fourth of July parade, 1928 Old Canterbury/Plainfield bridge in winter, c.1920 Canterbury Green looking to the northeast, c.1950 Setting the Rochambeau Memorial March marker, May 2006 The Willoughby house at the intersection of Routes 14 & 169, c.1930 Walter Papuga at his Westminster Hill Store, c.1960 Preserving the Cleaveland Cemetery gate, 1976 The Asa Bacon Homestead, c.1900 Recess at the Green School, c. early 1900s Carpenter's hoops ready for delivery, c.1920s Calvary Chapel, c.1940s Butts Bridge under construction, 1936 Near Old RT 14 Quinebaug Bridge, c.1912 Arthur Bennett's sawmill, c.1920 Charles Barstow with buggy, c. early 1900s John Warner Barber print of Canterbury Green, 1835 Jonathan Wheeler House -- built 1760 Dr. Helen Baldwin & family, c.1945 The Flood of August 1955
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY GIFT SHOP

All proceeds from the sale of these items directly support the Canterbury Historical Society's projects and programming.

To make a purchase, attend one of our regular monthly meetings, or send an e-mail with your contact information to info@canterburyhistorical.org.

 
 

Canterbury Green School Tee
 

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.


Green Schoolhouse Stoneware Crock
 

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.


Canterbury: The First 300 Years
 

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.


Canterbury-Themed Note Cards
 

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.


 

 

Cliff Williams with saw rig, c.1920s The Prudence Crandall House, c. early 1900s First Congregational Church, December 1963 First Congregational Church fire, December 1963 Ford (Fort) Ned remains, 2002 Frink & Wright Store, c.1930 Canterbury Grange, c. 1920s Teacher Happie K. Tracy, c. 1950s Fly rod maker Hiram Hawes, c. 1920s Henry Larkham & friend, c. 1900s Canterbury Plains, c. early 1900s Statue of Moses Cleaveland in Cleveland, Ohio Bennett's skunk farm on Graff Road, c.1920s

 

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