Arts + Culture

West Hartford Celebrates America 250

The Town Has Been Following a Roster of Events In Line With the National Programming of The Anniversary Article by Eileen M. McNamara Founded as a farming settlement in 1679 and incorporated as its own town in 1854, West Hartford has spent centuries evolving alongside the nation it now hopes to help celebrate during America’s 250th anniversary this month.  As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, West Hartford officials and...

Arts + Culture

Explore: Cedar Hill Cemetery

The Park-Like Burial Ground Straddles Hartford and West Hartford and its Foundation has a Robust Series of Events Throughout the Year Article by Eileen M. McNamara The winding roads and towering trees of Cedar Hill Cemetery feel less like a traditional burial ground and more like an open-air museum woven into the landscape of Hartford and West Hartford history. Established in 1864 during the Victorian-era “rural cemetery” movement, Cedar Hill was designed to be both a place of remembrance and...

Local Services

Experts Espresso Corner

Daswani Clothiers: Maintaining a Versatile Wardrobe, Christopher Algoo: Real Estate Trends in the Hartford Region Article by Manoj Daswani, Chris Algoo | Photography by Ira Nozik Photographers Maintaining a Versatile Wardrobe Refreshing your wardrobe doesn’t always mean replacing your basics - it can also mean making them more versatile.  A dress shirt from Stenström is beautiful with a suit and tie, but visually interesting details — patterned inner cuffs, contrast button hole stitching...

Shopping

Explore Brimfield Antiques

This Sprawling Antiques and Flea Market is Just an Hour's Drive in Massachusetts Article by Eileen M. McNamara Every spring and summer the quiet town of Brimfield, Mass., transforms into one of the largest and most celebrated antiques destinations in the country. The Brimfield Antique Show, held annually in May, July and September draws collectors, interior designers, dealers and treasure hunters from across the United States. Stretching for miles through dozens of show fields, the outdoor...