Did You Know?
Did you know that at one time, the Eastford Congregational Church bell was rung when there was a death in the village? The bell tolled in strokes of 10, stopped for a few seconds, then began again until it tolled the person’s age. Then, after another pause, it tolled one stroke of the bell for the death of a man or two strokes for a woman. The relatives of the deceased paid 25 cents for this service.
This piece of Eastford history was taken from an article entitled “Old Eastford” by Warren P. Keith, originally published in the Putnam Patriot in 1947.
Donations of original writings/documents, old photographs, and small historic items are greatly appreciated. Please think of us when cleaning out basements and attics or sorting through belongings of loved ones. If you have items to donate, please call Linda Torgeson at (8600 933-0468 or Tom Latham at (860) 974-1610.
The Eastford Historical Society wishes you all a happy holiday season!