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Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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06/05/2017

Osborne Homestead Museum Explores “Who Was the Real Frances Osborne?”

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) presents a program on June 17 on what life was like for Frances Osborne, a small town celebrity in Derby during the early 1900s. 
Visitors to the Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby will be entertained with special tours as visitors arrive throughout the day and a photo exhibition exploring the fact and fiction surrounding the life of Frances Osborne Kellogg on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
Frances O. Kellogg was a prominent business woman, philanthropist, musician, and dairy breeder whose life was enshrouded in mystery and legend after her death in 1956.  In this special photo exhibition, guests will explore the reasons why she wanted everything in her handwriting burnt, the rumors and misperceptions, and the truth about her life. 
Join others to unearth the mysteries and unlock the truth about the “Lady of Derby.” The Osborne Homestead Museum is open for free guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  It is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off of Rte. 34 in Derby.  For additional information call (203) 734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov
 
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