There is something about the region northeast of Hartford that amazed me. Despite the hustle and bustle around the city and on the interstates, once away from them, the region maintains a small town feeling. Arriving in Somers, Connecticut the community maintained a feeling of a small town New England. Happy couples pushing strollers or … Continue reading Gene Pitney
Plaque honoring Ella Grasso and her accomplishments located on the family monument (top) Ella's grave marker (bottom) In the distance dark clouds loomed and I could only hope they stayed away until I was able to pay my respects to one of the most important female figures in Connecticut – and American – history. I … Continue reading Governor Ella Grasso
Note: More about Cedar Hill Cemetery can be found here: Katharine Hepburn Wandering about the sacred grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery I followed the rough directions I had been given to the grave of a Pennsylvania native who rests among the numerous stones of the cemetery. Unfortunately, his name did not appear on the map of … Continue reading Wallace Stevens
Note: More about Cedar Hill Cemetery can be found here at the beginning of the article on Katharine Hepburn. It can be found here: Katharine Hepburn Driving slowly on the roadways of Cedar Hill Cemetery, located in Hartford, Connecticut, I marveled at the large monuments marking the resting places of former residents of the area. The … Continue reading Samuel Colt
As I passed through the massive gates of Cedar Hill Cemetery, just south of Hartford, Connecticut, I was immediately taken in by the size and beauty of the grounds. Although I had rough directions to the graves I was looking for, I stopped just inside the gate and grabbed a map of the notable graves … Continue reading Katharine Hepburn
The Pennsylvania Rambler 