"From this superb and sightly spot, in clear weather, the mountains west of Hartford, 37 miles distant to the northward, may be seen and the Long Island hills 25 miles southward are visible, giving from point to point a prospect of between 50 or 60 miles with the naked eye. Here on this hill in Indian times was the fire place of the Quinnipiac Indians, from which they sent up great clouds of smoke to attract to their harbor the early Dutch traders, and here also was their Palisade Fort and northward their burying ground."
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E-Gift Cards / “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf?” / “My Fair Lady” — October 20 – 22, 2022
ULC Logbook, Thursday, October 20th, 2022: We started with 54 covers (the total does not include the Sherman Room party). Three parties cancelled, for a total loss of 8 covers. We were joined by the following walk-in parties: 3 at 5:20PM (apps and drinks only, in the Clubroom); 2 at 5:55PM; 3 at 6:05PM; 2… Continue reading E-Gift Cards / “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf?” / “My Fair Lady” — October 20 – 22, 2022