Pliny Parker House –
# 30 Marjorie Circle
Pliny Parker House today
Pliny Parker House 1976
Courtesy Hebron Ct American Bicentennial Celebration publication
Pliny Parker was a broom maker and farmer. He sold his farm products and made brooms during the winter. In the 1840’s, he employed a young Irish laborer named Patrick. Patrick‘s Irish background was totally different from Pliny Parker’s Yankee origins. Patrick spoke English differently and was from a Catholic background, Thus, Patrick celebrated different holidays. Pliny Parker grumbled in his diary that he had to give Patrick the day off to celebrate Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day. It was only around the time of the Civil War in the 1860’s that many Yankee families came to celebrate Christmas. Thus, Patrick’s request to have Christmas Day off came as a surprise to his Yankee employer.
Think about it
What would it be like if you moved to a country where your culture was different? Would you give up your holiday celebrations for newer ones, if you moved to a different place?
Where to go next
From here to walk toward the Buell House.
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