Sam Mohawk, commonly known as Chicken Warrups, was the leader of a small contingent of indigenous people who lived in what is now Redding. In 1714, John Read negotiated the transfer of about 500 acres intended to set up a homestead for his wife and children. Lonetown Manor, as this homestead was called soon burgeoned into a thriving farm settlement. In a short period of time several mills and other enterprises sprang up to support the needs of farmers who were setting down roots in Lonetown Manor.
In 1722, the elder John Read moved to Boston, but his son Colonel John Read took over the administration of Lonetown Manor. In 1767, the Connecticut General Assembly incorporated the town as Redding, which at that time had less than 1,000 residents.
The Redding Historical Society wishes to announce the formation of the 1714 Guild, a group representing owners of homes and structures built before 1900. They are historians, themselves, in that they have invested in these structures and willfully acknowledge the importance of these structures and the founding families of our community. As stewards of these historic buildings, the 1714 Guild will help to continue the tradition of the Redding Historical Society through various activities that accompany membership.
The benefits of this initiative are multifaceted. The 1714 Guild will contribute toward education and preservation through the initial subscription of the Redding Historical Society “Dateboard” program. As the 1714 Guild gains membership and momentum, lectures, workshops, and house tours will be available to its members, RHS members, and the community. Membership in the Redding Historical Society is included with this subscription program.
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It didn’t rain! 🙂
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