Bolton Connecticut
by Hans DePold, town historian (Published in the Bolton Community News, February 2009) The black hole to my left is more than man-sized and seems to extend far back into the notch before turning out of sight. This is one of the three caves we have found and there could be six cave entrances altogether. … Read more
by Hans DePold, town historian (Published in the Bolton Community News, August 2008) By working with the colonists, the Mohegan “sachem” ( (chieftain) Uncas became a friend and advisor valued for his wisdom and peacekeeping abilities. This gave him sovereignty and power to manage many Indian affairs. Bolton is honored to have such a wise … Read more
by Hans DePold, town historian (Published in the Bolton Community News, June 2008) Uncas was indeed the embodiment of the wise sachem (chieftain) that James Fenimore Cooper described in his book, “The Last of the Mohicans.” But unlike Cooper’s sachem, Uncas did not live in the 18th century in upstate New York; he lived right … Read more
by Hans DePold, town historian (Published in Bolton Community News, April 2008) In the last issue I wrote about lucky Charles Lyman, but now it’s time to return to the other side of the coin. The Connecticut 16th Regiment was undeniably a hard-luck regiment from its inception. Nearly 475 men in their prime were mustered … Read more
by Hans DePold, town historian (Published in the Bolton Community News, February 2008) Charley’s story began with some original research that Bolton resident John Maston did at Bentley Library about Charley’s good luck. I then had the good fortune to locate a New York Times article from May 13, 1883, the papers of Booker T. … Read more
Men of Bolton Serving in the War of Rebellion by Hans DePold, town historian (Published in the Bolton Community News, December 2007) The Civil War (the War of Rebellion) was the bloodiest war on earth up until WWI and it was America’s second war that pitted brother against brother. The Battle of Sharpsburg was the … Read more
by Hans DePold, town historian (Published in the Bolton Community News, October 2007) Just a spoonful of verified heritage saved Bolton Heritage Farm from development, but there are still buckets of heritage yet to be confirmed. And there are wagonloads of community pride and heritage-based quality of life yet to come. The original colonial core … Read more
September 29, 2007 (Click on any photo to see a larger image.) Veterans Monument Dedication (Portraits by Kyle Dooman) Picnic Lunch on Lawn of Congregational Church Artists “En Pleine Aire” at Heritage Farm Heritage Farm (1) Open House at the Brick Tavern (Pistritto House) (2) Open House at the Brick Tavern (Pistritto House) “Historic Headstones” … Read more
by Jacqueline Langdon (Published in the Bolton Community News, June 2007) This information is excerpted from a school assignment researched and written by Ms. Langdon. We thank her for sharing it with us! The town recently purchased the 20-plus acre Pistritto property in the heart of town. This parcel includes the house at 220 Bolton … Read more
Hans DePold, town historian (Published in the Bolton Community News, April 2007) Bolton has been at the forefront of the effort to create the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (W3RNHT). We asked Representative Pam Sawyer to introduce the state legislation to define the route through Connecticut. We asked Congressman John Larson and Senator … Read more