Over two centuries before Congress first declared Thanksgiving an annual national holiday, the people of Connecticut already had a day to give thanks. In August of 1639, the Colony of Connecticut made ...

MONCKS CORNER — The looming threat of rain didn’t stop the huzzah at Old Santee Canal Park Sept. 27, as hundreds celebrated the fourth annual Colonial Day. Liz Canada waved to visitors with a blue ...

WILLIAMSBURG — In colonial times, Santa figurines, Christmas trees, tinsel strands and poinsettia plants played no part in holiday decorations. So, as members of Green Spring Garden Club plan their ...