Thank you from the Litchfield Patriots

To the Editor:

The Litchfield Patriots wish to express their sincere gratitude to the many organizations and citizens who supported the Sept. 7 Living History Day on the Litchfield Green. This day, when the Litchfield Green was transformed into a Colonial Village was a highlight in celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Town.

Participating organizations included the American Legion, Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution, 5th Connecticut Regiment, Colonel Tallmadge’s Dragoons, the Litchfield Historical Society, the First Congregational Church of Litchfield, St. Paul’s Masonic Lodge and the Litchfield Lion’s Club, Mattatuck Drum Band, and the many historical actors who portrayed actual Litchfield people.

This event would not have been possible without the generous donations and moral support of more than 100 citizens, businesses and churches. Special thanks to them and to the CT Community Foundation/Give Local, the Northwest CT Community Foundation, First Congregational Church Board of Missions, L. Cleveland Fuessenich, The Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust, Klemm Real Estate, Philip Samponaro, Seherr-Thoss Foundation, CT Public TV, Daughters of Wisdom, Lourdes of Litchfield, St. Anthony’s Church family, Union Savings Bank, Kim & Bryan Simmons and Litchfield Bancorp.

In addition, the valued volunteer work of many towns people, the Borough of Litchfield, the Office of the Town Clerk, the Rotary, and the collaborative service of the Police and Officer Peter Russo all came together to create a successful and meaningful event.

One participant said, “This was a wonderful day with many people. Getting a whole community together is something that doesn’t happen much in our modern days. It felt so good.”

Another said, “The reenactors were so real! They took on the personality of the character they represented and transported us into the 18th century. This was an amazing education for my children and me.”

So, thank you to all who celebrated Living History Day on the Town Green.

Rosemarie Greco, on behalf of the Litchfield Patriots, Litchfield