Bicentennial Trivia Answer: Gorham's Pond was a busy mercantile trading center for Middlesex Parish during the 18th century. The watershed is popular with ice skaters in the winter and it is equally beautiful on a sunny springtime afternoon!

Did you know that a replica Revolutionary Whaling boat, used during the war of Independence in Middlesex Parish (later named Darien) has been refurbished, thanks to The Darien Foundation, and is ready to share the town’s rich naval and military history?

Thanks to sponsors #HollowTreeSelfStorage; #Hawes_Team; and #Rings_End, for all the effort and funding that made the Darien Bicentennial Banners possible. The banners are flying in town and they look great! #HappyBirthdayDarien #DarienCT200

Tomorrow, Saturday June 6th, the Darien Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a Virtual Weed Beach Fest! A link to a video will be available tomorrow from 8:00 am (we will share it) and will offer a fun-filled day of music, activities and community fellowship!

Welcome to the virtual Weed Beach Fest! youtube.com/watch?v=_feNrz…

We hope you tuned into Darien’s Virtual Weed Beach Festival held on Saturday June 6. The 2020 Bicentennial Committee would like to thank DAF Media Student Editors Ethan Haas, Braden Schenck, and Taryn Pardo, and their Advisor Damian Andrew for making it a great success!

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Darien 200 commemorative flags (14x19) and ornaments. Flags are $15 and ornaments $20. Both on sale at @barrett_bookstore. Limited quantities so visit soon! @darienctchamber @darientimes10 @ Barrett Bookstore instagram.com/p/CHQVIagFHpm/…

Catch "Darien at 200" in New Canaan, Darien + Rowayton Magazine (pg. 46). Elizabeth Hole’s piece is full of trivia & photos from Darien’s past. Pick up a copy at your local store/news outlet. Thanks to Claire Hunter, Maggie McIntire, Ken Reiss & Museum of Darien for the support.

Darien 200 is creating a Time Capsule to commemorate this year. Visit bit.ly/darientimecaps… to write your reflection by 12/31/20. Mail paper submissions to mail Darien Library (attn: C. Lopez, 1441 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820). Must be <200 words & fit on an 8.5 x 11-paper.

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Need a last-minute gift? Swing by Barrett Bookstore for a Bicentennial ornament, t-shirt, flag, or hat to commemorate our town's 200th birthday! Or, simply email: [email protected] to arrange for local pickup! #darienct

TIME EXTENDED to be part of Darien history! The Darien Bicentennial Committee is creating a Time Capsule to commemorate the year. Visit bit.ly/darientimecaps… to write your reflection by June 1, 2021.

Thankful Thursday! Thanks to DR Bank for being a Darien 2020 Bicentennial Gold Sponsor. instagram.com/p/CNa0bIylF5E/…

Thanks to @barrettbookstore_ for being a Darien 2020 Bicentennial Bronze Sponsor! instagram.com/p/CNa0vTiFmSl/…

Thank you @crossprivateclientinsurance for being a Darien 2020 Bicentennial Bronze sponsor! instagram.com/p/CNcnDuPlTtH/…

Thank you Darien Board of Realtors for being a Bronze Sponsor of Darien 2020. instagram.com/p/CN5x_rJlbGj/…

Today we thank and recognize New Canaan – Darien Magazine / Moffly Media for being our Exclusive Magazine Sponsor! instagram.com/p/CN59252FFoq/…

Thank you to The Darien Foundation for the $35,500 Leadership Grant to fund the Darien Heritage Trail. instagram.com/p/CN7-nfDFWNu/…

Thank you The Darien Foundation for being a Platinum Sponsor and funding the Darien Heritage Trail with a $32,000 grant. We are looking forward to sharing Darien’s history with everyone through this amazing project. #Darien200 #DarienCT