Hartford Village
The home of the Hartford Historical Society was the third building to be illuminated as part of the “Shining a Light on Historic Hartford” initiative, which draws attention to the town’s many historic — and beautiful — buildings.
“We’re highlighting a number of historic buildings in all five villages,” said Matt Osborn, a planner for Hartford who provides staff support for the town’s Historic Preservation Commission. The project was made possible by a National Parks Service grant for educating the public about a community’s notable buildings. “The idea is to draw more attention to it.”
Three panels made up of 12 LED lights each are moved around to different sites in town and are put on a timer to turn on at dusk and remain on for about four hours.
In addition to Garipay House, the Fire District No. 1 Station (now the Main Street Museum) and Hartford Town Hall also have been highlighted. Beginning today, the lights will move to The Wilder Center, on Sunday they’ll go to the West Hartford Library and next Wednesday the Quechee Meetinghouse will shine bright. The program concludes May 4-6 at The Parker House Inn & Restaurant in Quechee.
