Seymour Historical Society Focuses On Frances Kellogg And Her Environmental Legacy

Frances Osborne Kellogg

The story behind one of the Naugatuck Valley’s most beautiful parks and the remarkable woman who donated the land will be the focus of a Seymour Historical Society program on Sunday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m.

Frances Osborne Kellogg came from a family of industrialists, but her lasting gift to the Valley is 400-acre Osbornedale State Park. In this program, Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D., a Derby Neck Library reference librarian, will discuss Ms. Kellogg’s fascinating life, including the farm she was raised on; her skill at raising Holstein cattle and gorgeous roses; and her ever-growing devotion to environmental conservation. More than a half century after turning her family’s farmland into open space to be enjoyed by all, she remains an important figure in Valley history.

The Seymour Historical Society is located at 59 West Street, near the Trinity Episcopal Church. Admission is free for historical society members and $5 for non-members. Seating is limited to 65 people, so arrive early to get a seat. Doors open a 1 p.m. For more information, call 203 – 881-2156, contact psussman@snet.net or visit http://www.seymourhistoricalsociety.org./

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