Centennial Event – Shepaug Railroad: A Historic Era Virtual Speaker Series with Peter Vermilyea, Thurs., Feb. 20, 2025
Many of Litchfield County’s most serene landscapes once hummed with the sounds of industry. This is certainly true of Washington’s Steep Rock Preserve, home for three-quarters of a century to the Shepaug Valley Railroad, which connected large portions of Litchfield County to the nation’s burgeoning railroad network. This virtual presentation will focus on the construction and operation of that railroad, while also exploring its impact on the local community and the environment.
About Peter Vermilyea
Peter Vermilyea teaches history at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, CT, and for the University of Connecticut. He is the author or editor of three books including Hidden History of Litchfield County, for which he received the CultureMax award, and Litchfield County and the Civil War.
Steep Rock’s Centennial Events are made possible by the support of Platinum Sponsors Chipman Mazzucco Emerson, LLC; Fiorita Kornhaas & Company, PC; New Morning Market; William Raveis Lifestyles Realty; and Gold Sponsor Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance & Risk Management.
