When you tell a story, you spark a connection. Enjoy these stories of Strafford’s people, places and past by John Freitag and others.
The Hand That Did Not Let Go At Town Meeting
In the Strafford Town House, there is a sounding board with a carved hand clasping a ring connected to a decorative rod attached to the ceiling. If you look up at the ceiling the next time you are in the Strafford Town House, BEWARE!
Justin Morrill’s Strafford
Eulogy by the Rev. William Sloane Coffin Jr. at a Justin Morrill symposium in 1998. Coffin speaks about the standards set by Senator Morrill and his faith in the basic goodness he sensed in the citizens of the United States.
Words of inspiration
At 11pm on December 31st, 1999, noted theologian and Strafford resident William Sloane Coffin Jr. inspired those attending a Millenium gathering at Town House with words of inspiration.
Ocean Liners Coming to Strafford
Justin Morrill once included a provision in a bill to make the Ompompanoosuc River navigable for ocean liners. Unfortunately, many of the senators did not get his Vermont sense of humor and were willing to vote for the bill.