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Little Red Schoolhouse, Granby CT
The Little Red Schoolhouse in Granby, Connecticut, is a charming slice of New England history with a second life as a cozy retreat. Originally built in 1877, it served as District 9’s schoolhouse until 1948, educating generations of local children within its pine-floored walls.Today, it’s been lovingly restored and repurposed as a vacation rental, offering guests a unique blend of historic character and modern comfort. Located in West Granby, the schoolhouse is nestled among scenic fields and farms, with nearby walking trails and even a picturesque waterfall hike. Inside, you’ll find antique windows, a turntable with vintage records, and a trunk full of board games—perfect for a nostalgic escape.It’s also…
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Old Mill Pond Village Shops, Granby CT
Old Mill Pond Village Shops 383 Salmon Brook St. Granby, CT 06035 (860) 653-3433 I stumbled upon this place by accident while in the neighborhood photographing the Old New-Gate Prison. This particular day it had been closed so I had the entire grounds to myself to take some photographs. The Old Mill Pond Village offers top brand furniture to knick knacks for the house and everything in between. Really seems like an interesting place to take in. All images photographed with a Sony A7RV, 61mp, mirrorless full frame camera. A Sony 10-20 mm f.4 and a Sony 24-70 F2.8 lens were used.
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Old New-Gate Prison, Granby CT
Old New-Gate Prison Museum 115 Newgate Rd. East Granby, CT 06026 P.O. Box 230 East Granby, CT 06026 Admission Adult (18-64) $10 Senior (65 +) $8 Youth (6-17) $5 Child (0-5) FREE FREE admission to active military and their families. The Old New-Gate prison was in operation from 1773 to 1827. It was the 1st state prison and in 1707 chartered as the 1st copper mine in early America. Cheryl and I were certainly educated during our visit to the Old New-Gate Prison. If you’re going here with the expectation of seeing some “pretty” sites from yesteryear you’re missing the point and will walk away dissatisfied. If however, when you…
