Join us in honoring our nation and community this Veterans Day. The America 250 Bethel Committee , in partnership with the Bethel Patriotic Association , is seeking Veterans  who would like to participate in a public reading of the Declaration of Independence  at the Bethel Veterans Day Ceremony . Event Details: 🌟  Date:  Tuesday, November 11, 2025🕰️  Time:  11:00 a.m.🌳  Location:  Bethel Town Green, Bethel, Connecticut Your voice and presence will help us honor the legacy

As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Town of Bethel is joining communities across the country in celebrating this historic milestone. Celebrating the Declaration of Independence The Declaration, signed on July 4, 1776, was more than a statement of separation from Britain—it was a bold commitment to liberty, equality, and self-governance. While Bethel was not incorporated until 1855, residents of the region

Origins (1934) In 1934, Russian immigrant Rudolph Kunett founded the first commercial vodka distillery in the United States at 77 South Street, Bethel . This was the humble U.S. birthplace of Smirnoff Vodka .   Smirnoff in America Kunett purchased the U.S. rights to Smirnoff from Vladimir Smirnov. Though Americans weren’t big vodka drinkers at the time, this Bethel plant laid the foundation for vodka’s rise in the U.S.   From Bethel to the World By the late 1930s, Hartford’s 

Visitors of all ages can try out historic tools and activities at #HandsOnHistory: It Takes a Village – open now through November 2! Ridgefield, Conn .— Try out historic tools, design a new town layout, and cast your vote for important trades – past, present, and future – at Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s (KTM&HC) #HandsOnHistory: It Takes a Village . The exhibition, located in KTM&HC’s Carriage Barn, is included in the cost of site admission and runs through Sunday

Summer’s not over yet – and there’s still time to make it unforgettable! Bach to Rock Ridgefield’s Summer Music Camps  are in full swing, and we’ve still got three exciting weeks left  for young musicians to jam, create, and perform. Whether your child is a total beginner or already rocking out on their favorite instrument, our camps are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and give kids the thrill of making music with others. 🎤 Here's what takes place at Bach to

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Bach to Rock Ridgefield, a premier music school offering lessons, camps, and band programs for students of all ages.