John Engel

Did you know… New Canaan Edition?

There’s more to New Canaan, CT than beautiful homes and tree-lined streets. From a shoemakers’ strike in 1854 to the beginnings of the New Canaan Library in 1877, Silvermine’s history as an artists’ colony, and the town’s remarkable collection of mid-century modern architecture, there’s a story behind so many places we pass every day.

Explore the history behind The Glass House, Waveny Park, Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan Library, and the New Canaan Land Trust — and discover a few of the local places and landmarks that continue to shape the community today.

How many of these New Canaan history facts did you already know? Tell us which one surprised you most.

Save this post for your next New Canaan walk, coffee run, or local day out — and share it with someone who thinks they know New Canaan.

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