Dedicated in 1884, this is an absolutely beautiful monument. It is a stunning 48 feet tall. It has…read moreornate and incredible detailed sculptures on all sides. I saw an old grizzled exhausted soldier sitting to catch a few minutes of rest. A grim looking citizen soldier holds his rifle in his right hand while his left hand is clenched in a fist of fury. A seated woman holds a book while two children crowd around her. A blacksmith stands tall and proud. The monument is capped by a Greek goddess holding her crown of laurels. There is artwork everywhere- sculpted panels and lamp posts made of rifles. And of course, there are inscribed plaques with the flowery language of the day. One reads: In honor of the patriotism and to perpetuate the memory of the 900 brave men who went forth from this town to fight in the war for the union. This monument has been erected by their townsmen that all who come after them may be mindful of their deeds, and fail not in the day of trial to emulate their example. 1861-1865 Another one reads: Brave men, who rallying at your country's call, Went forth to fight - if Heaven willed, to fall! Returned, ye walk with us through sunnier years, And hear your nation say, God bless you all! Brave men, who yet a heavier burden bore. And came not home to hearts by grief made sore! They call you dead and lo ye grandly live. Shrined in the nation's love forevermore! 1865-1885 So many of Connecticut's old towns have a monument or two like this. They are so easy to overlook, so easy to drive by without even realizing what they are. Look at the statues, look at the sadness in the faces. These are treasures.

Bizarre with a capital "B"…read more There is a Timexpo Museum in Waterbury that tells the story of the Timex company, and the history of watches and time. But as important as that might be, they are nothing when compared to the totally cool 40' tall Easter Island Moai statue that graces a strip of grass in front of the museum. What exactly this statue has to do with the history of time, I don't know. What I do know is this- I pity the poor drunken fool who might be unfortunate enough to be stumbling down Union Street when he glances up and sees this 40 foot tall beast blocking his path. I think that would sober up our poor guy pretty fast.

Discover the Easter Island Moai…read more Forget your bucket list. Don't wait till you can't climb the hill at the quarry to one of the world's most amazing places, Rano Raraku on isolated Easter Island. A giant Moai is waiting to be freed from a thousand years of captivity. What was the last carver's thoughts as he walked away from his final creation? Take a flight or a cruise to French Polynesia and visit Easter Island. Sign up with Tiare Edmunds of Easter Island Guides for a one or two or day tour and see what time left behind. Tiare is the only Rapanui native guide with direct descendents to the original natives. She leads you on an adventure back in time in her air conditioned vehicle. Easter Island is situated on a triangle of volcanic rock in the South Pacific over 2,000 miles from Tahiti and Chile. It's a living outdoor museum and Tiare has the E ticket pass. We were picked up at the pier and spent two incredible days exploring and learning about what might of happened to a thriving culture that almost lead to extinction. While historically no one knows exactly what happened to leave behind over 900 massive Moai, Tiare will help you understand the culture and the people. She also brought along a picnic lunch on both days of arugula from her garden on fresh sandwiches and olives and Rapa Nui locally brewed beer. What a treat. Looking out over the ocean, drinking a cold beer, having a great lunch and talking with a real local historian about her family's history. A truly memorable time. Don't wait.

The Palace Theater is registered as a National Historic Treasure. It opened on January 28, 1922…read more The Palace Theatre showcases Broadway tours, rock concerts, educational programs, family entertainment, and other events. The theater is beautiful, with crystal chandeliers and gold detailing. On this day, I went to the Palace Theatre to graduate with my second college degree in Early Childhood Education. The graduation was beautiful as it was in this stunning building. I would definitely come back to see a show.

A gorgeous theatre! Definitely a throwback to a different era when they built them with so much…read moresplendor. There is no bad seat in the house. The seats are very comfortable and the acoustics are amazing!! Great place to see a show! This is our second show and we love the place. The ushers are really nice and friendly!!

It was settled way back in 1674, and twelve years later it became the 28th town of the Connecticut…read moreColony. It's name acknowledges the many streams that empty into the Naugatuck River. The waters led to energy from water power that fueled local industry and Waterbury's celebrated brass industry. Now we know why the town's shopping mall is known as the Brass Mill Center. This is a one-sided marker from the CT Historical Commission in the familiar white lettering on a blue background. It's located indoors -in the front lobby of the Chase Municipal Building at 236 Grand Street. . The marker was dedicated in 1974 and is in excellent condition

I would give them way more than 5 stars if I could. I live out of state so I had to depend on them…read morefor information regarding my parents' monument. They were very efficient and their prices were fair. They sent me a picture of the work done complete with engraving and I could not be more impressed. They made a very difficult time for my family bearable. If you are looking for a company that you can trust, this is them.

When Our Loved one dies unexpectedly you are blindsided and lost. Life must go on and you have to…read moretake the steps necessary in this process. Dick & Joan Burton was a God Send !!! The Process was completed Professional, Compassionately, Extremely Reasonable, Beautiful and ahead of schedule. Everything was explained thoroughly. When you are with them for more than 10 minutes you feel like you have known them for years. What an absolutely gift they were to My Mother & Myself in this very difficult time !!!!!

I had to walk past City Hall on the way to Library Park, which was unmarked and closed due to it…read morebeing Columbus Day, but the building on it's own struck me as such a grand place with all of it's granite, fountain and statue of Columbus, I just had to stop and take pictures. I read on the City of Waterbury website that it was dedicated in 1915.