PUTNAM — Amid spooky zombies and music from the “Big Easy’, those enjoying this year’s last First Fridays in Putnam were given glimpses into Putnam’s great past and a look into its future.  The Aspinock Historical Society presented vignettes from the important aspects of Putnam’s history. 

From the early settlement, through the revolution in transportation and industry and immigration the formation of the economy of this area was shown.  In addition, major disasters of floods and fires that shaped Putnam were documented.    A “What’sThis?”collection was displayed challenging the audience to guess what various items were and what they were used for.   

Culminating the work of the Society honoring the WWII veterans which was presented last summer on the 70th anniversary of the end of the war, the book, Wall of Remembrance, was debuted.   Names and pictures of Putnam’s veterans of WWII and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice are included in this publication. 

This book may be purchased for $15  by contacting Fab Cutler at 860-928-2127  (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Susan Miour at 860-928-9330 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).