Guilford's 375 Celebration Committee Launches Official Website

The following press release was provided by Media Contact Lisa Calderone-Perrelli:

In preparation for the year-long celebration of the Town of Guilford's 375th Anniversary, a new website has been designed to build community and support among the town's businesses, organizations, civil groups, 22,000+ residents, and neighboring communities. As a vehicle for participation as well as information throughout 2014 and beyond, guilfordct375.org is a one-stop resource for all-things past, present, and future about the Town of Guilford.

"It is our hope Guilford residents will find our website informative, interesting, and interactive - and the first place to find information regarding all the activities associated with celebrating our wonderful community's 375th Anniversary," says Veronica Wallace, Chair of the Guilford 375th Anniversary Celebration Committee.

The website supports the theme of "Preserving Our Heritage, Celebrating Our People & Places, and Creating Our Future" with the following features:

A history of the Town of Guilford

Details about the five signature events and other special recognitions and

activities planned

A call for volunteers and sponsors to support the celebrations

A web feed of the latest news and feature articles, as well as a call for

others to submit their news and happenings about Guiford@375 activities

An invitation for photos, artwork, and literature about Guilford's past,

present, and future

Opportunities for residents of all ages to tell their stories about:

• How they came to live in Guilford and why they decided to stay o Family history, "folk lore," and pivotal events of Guilford's past o Their favorite people, places, shops, and events in town
• How they imagine Guilford will be at its 400th Anniversary
• An e-commerce shop and videos are also in the works, and online donations toward funding the five signature events can currently be accepted via PayPal for all Patron-level donors.
• The guilfordct375.org website is designed not only as an information portal for the Guilford@375 celebratory year, but also as a community hub for visitors to engage with each other on their own time and learn together what sets Guilford apart as a Shoreline community. As stated on the site:

"What’s so special about Guilford? That’s what we’re hoping to share with you throughout our 375th anniversary year. Here you’ll hear from residents and patrons of all ages as we gather stories and images of Guilford 'Then & Now,' as well as aspirations for our future...Stay with us as we reach out to our 22,000+ population in gratitude of the 375 years that has led us to today."

"We welcome all to help tell 'the Guilford story,'" adds Wallace, "with the hope of building stronger ties to each other and the greater community in the process."

About the Guilford@375 Celebration

The Guilford@375 Anniversary Committee - with the generous support of Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Patron donors - are working together to produce a spectacular anniversary year for this historic, Shoreline town. Its mission is:

"To solicit, plan, and produce events, activities, and programs that aid in achieving the Town’s long-range goals and objectives, such as an increased focus on Heritage Tourism, increased awareness and usage of natural resources, increased participation in the arts and cultural offerings in the community, and support of the local businesses – all while providing an educational, entertaining experience for residents and visitors to the Town of Guilford and the Shoreline."

Have a question, idea, or comment? Contact the Guilford@375 Anniversary Committee at: http://guilfordct375.org/contact-us/