East Haddam Connecticut CT Goodspeed Opera House Gelston Walk around tour

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Come join me as I explore the beautiful historic town of East Haddam Connecticut!
East Haddam Connecticut CT Goodspeed Opera House Gelston Walk around tour
History From Wikipedia
Until 1650, the area of East Haddam was inhabited by at least three Indigenous peoples: the Wangunk, the Mohegan and the Niantic. The Indigenous nations called the area "Machimoodus", the place of noises, because of numerous earthquakes that were recorded between 1638 and 1899. Loud rumblings, the "Moodus Noises", could be heard for miles surrounding the epicenter of the quakes near Mt. Tom. The land, which is now Haddam and East Haddam, was purchased by settlers from the natives in 1662 for thirty coats, worth about $100.[2]
Layout of the highways began in 1669 with Creek Row about ¼ mile east of the River and Town Street “The Great Highway” about ¼ mile east of Creek Row. The first permanent settlers established homesteads along Creek Row in 1685. By 1700, there were thirty families living in East Haddam. Agricultural and timber farming, shipbuilding, tanneries and blacksmiths were among the early commerce. Captain John Chapman began ferry service across the Connecticut River in 1695, which ended with the completion of the swing bridge in 1913.
East Haddam was incorporated as a separate town from Haddam in 1734. By 1756, there were nearly 2,000 residents, with the Millington District as the most populated. Growth of commerce brought a surge in population to around 3,000 people by the mid-1800s. In the nineteenth century, Moodus was the “Twine Capital of America,” with twelve mills in operation.[3] Visitors and residents such as actor William Gillette whose castle home was completed in 1914, were drawn to the area known for its rural charm and natural scenery. The growth of the resort areas of Lake Hayward, Bashan Lake and Moodus Reservoir began in the early 1900s and was a booming business for the next fifty years.[4]

[@larryskinner2886]

I’m originally from there, lived in a house overlooking the airport.. nice video brings back memories

[@matrixman7706]

I live in Connecticut and there’s so much beauty here. Very underrated state.

[@marylnstrashart3536]

Beautiful spot by the river. Love Cristys. Must go again. Hint,hint.

[@AfternooninConnecticut]

We will! I would love to take you and G to this restaurant in the springtime and sit outside. It’s so cool!

[@dustinc.h.8143]

Love your video's! I'm from Oregon and still live here, but I have lots of family in New York and Connecticut and have visited there many times. Love this old town you show here, and the historic buildings too. They might even be haunted! Beautiful scenery! :)

[@AfternooninConnecticut]

Thank yo so much Dustin very nice to meet you :) Never been to Oregon ..it’s on the bucket list.. I hear it’s beautiful!

[@debbiepochy6751]

Been awhile, but I used to love to go have an early lunch at the Gelston House followed by a matinee at the Opera House. Just across the bridge is the Goodspeed Station Country store. Lots of fun to look through for gifts, etc. Well, your videos are making me realize just how many places I have visited in CT, LOL!! 😊

[@AfternooninConnecticut]

I think you should be making this channel!! You have such good insight! Such a cool town 🤩 It must be beautiful at Christmas time. 🎄

[@debbiepochy6751]

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[@JaniceLalla]

awesome

[@AfternooninConnecticut]

❤️

[@jquas1965]

Manchester Ct.

[@f64ecc]

The entire town becomes in effect a publicly funded racetrack on Summer weekends. Flooded with super loud bikes and hot rods. Speed limits, what’s that? I’ve lived in EH for almost 40 years and I can tell you with zero equivocation that it’s not a quiet country town. The police and politicians couldn’t care less. Be careful driving and beware of the nut bags.

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