Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter DAR Enfield, Connecticut

10/12/2026

Support the Enfield Historical Society!! Stop by Martha Parsons’ for hayrides and pumpkins!

The Enfield Historical Society is teaming up with Raffia Farms and Cans for Kids for a fun fall fundraiser. All donations go to the Martha Parsons and CT Children's Medical Center. Come out and have fun while supporting two great causes.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial Conservation — Building a Strong Foundation for the Future!

There has been tremendous progress at the Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial in Enfield over the past several weeks!

While the site may still look like a construction zone, the work underway is an important part of ensuring that this historic landmark, dedicated in 1916, will continue to stand for generations to come.

🔹 A Foundation for the Future

With the historic benches carefully relocated and the deteriorated surface removed, work has focused on preparing the site for a new foundation.

During excavation, Rogers Memorial of Enfield discovered an unexpected second layer of deteriorating concrete beneath portions of the original surface. This older foundation had contributed to the shifting of the memorial benches over time.

Rather than simply covering over the problem, the decision was made to address the underlying deterioration to help ensure the long-term stability of the memorial.

As the latest photographs show, excavation and removal of the old concrete are well underway, with the final preparations being made for the new foundation.

🔹 Bringing History Back to Life — One Bench at a Time

Meanwhile, another exciting transformation is taking place!

The memorial's historic stone benches are undergoing careful cleaning, revealing beautiful details, inscriptions, and decorative carvings that have been obscured by more than a century of exposure to the elements.

The difference is remarkable! These benches tell the stories of Captain Abbey, his family, and generations of Enfield history.

🔹 Looking Ahead

The Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, NSDAR, is proud to lead this conservation project in partnership with Enfield Celebrates America's 250th, with restoration work being performed by Rogers Memorial of Enfield.

We are grateful for the patience and support of the community as this important work continues. Sometimes preserving history means uncovering unexpected challenges, but addressing them today will help protect this treasured landmark for tomorrow.

📸 See the Transformation!

Follow the progress through our photo collections:

📷 September 16 — Foundation Removal and Site Preparation - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD7iXp

📷 September 25 — Cleaning the Historic Benches - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD7iXQ

📷 October 10 — Foundation Preparation and Bench Conservation - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD7dhR

📅 Save the Date!

Please join us for the Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial Rededication Ceremony on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

🇺🇸 Preserving the past. Strengthening the foundation. Honoring a legacy.

10/06/2026

A big thank you to the Enfield Historical Society and Enfield Rotary Club for partnering to spruce up the historic Martha Parsons House! 👏🏡

It is wonderful to see two Enfield organizations working together to care for one of our community’s historic treasures.

This project has a special connection for the Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, NSDAR, as Martha Parsons was one of our chapter’s charter members. We are always delighted to see her home—and the history it represents—being preserved and cared for for future generations.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy to this effort. What a wonderful example of community service and historic preservation working hand in hand! 🇺🇸

10/03/2026

# # # 🇺🇸 NEW DATE ANNOUNCED — Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial Rededication

We are pleased to announce that a **new date has been set** for the rededication of the **Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial**!

📅 **Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11am **
📍 **Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial, Enfield, Connecticut**

Please **save the date** and join us as we celebrate the completion of this important preservation project and rededicate a memorial that has honored Captain Thomas Abbey and his service for more than a century.

We are grateful for the community's patience and continued support following the postponement of our original October date. We look forward to gathering together in November to honor **Captain Thomas Abbey, Enfield's Revolutionary history, and the preservation of this historic landmark for future generations.**

Additional ceremony details will be shared as we get closer to the date.

🇺🇸 **We hope you will join us on November 14!**

09/30/2026

🇺🇸 Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial Rededication — POSTPONED

The Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, NSDAR, would like to let the community know that the rededication ceremony for the Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial, originally scheduled for October 17, has been postponed.

Restoration work on this important Enfield landmark continues, and we want to ensure that the memorial is ready before we gather together to celebrate its rededication.

**A new ceremony date will be announced as soon as it is confirmed.**

We look forward to welcoming the community to join us in honoring Captain Thomas Abbey and celebrating the preservation of his memorial.

Thank you for your continued interest, enthusiasm, and support of this special project. 🇺🇸

Please continue to follow our page for restoration updates and the announcement of the new rededication date.

09/12/2026

Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial Restoration — Progress Update

The restoration of the Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial continues, and there has been quite a transformation at the site!

Since our last update, the remaining memorial benches have been carefully moved and the old foundation and surrounding surface have been removed. With the area now opened up, Rogers Memorial and Buckley Cemetery Services of Enfield can begin the next phase of rebuilding and restoring the memorial site.

It may look a little rough right now, but sometimes preserving history means taking things apart before they can be put back together. Each step brings us closer to ensuring that this Enfield landmark will stand strong for generations to come.

The Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, NSDAR, is proud to continue this historic preservation project as part of Enfield Celebrates America’s 250th.

📸 Want to see more of the restoration? Follow the project through our photo collection, where we’ll continue adding pictures as the work progresses:

The old foundation is gone. The benches have been moved. Now we’re getting ready to rebuild! 🇺🇸

Follow along as we continue to share the restoration journey.
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08/30/2026

Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial Restoration — Week 1

The restoration of the Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial is officially underway!

This week, Rogers Memorial of Enfield began the careful work of preparing the memorial for restoration. A protective fence was installed around the site, one of the memorial benches was moved, the marble medallions were carefully removed, and the existing base and floor covering started to be taken up.

While the memorial may look a little different right now, these are important first steps in preserving this historic Enfield landmark for future generations.

The Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, NSDAR, is proud to undertake this project as part of Enfield Celebrates America’s 250th, honoring Captain Thomas Abbey and Enfield’s important place in our nation’s Revolutionary history.

We’ll be sharing the restoration journey along the way. Follow along for photos and updates as the work progresses!

Week 1 is complete—and we can’t wait to watch the transformation! 🇺🇸

08/11/2026

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08/09/2026

The Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is proud to announce the restoration of the Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial in Enfield, Connecticut.

This important preservation project is being undertaken in partnership with Rogers Memorial of Enfield, Connecticut, who will be carrying out the restoration of the historic memorial. The project is also part of Enfield Celebrates America's 250th, helping commemorate Enfield’s significant role in the founding of our nation as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence.

Captain Thomas Abbey’s story is one of the cornerstone events highlighted during Enfield’s America 250 celebration, recognizing our community’s proud Revolutionary War heritage.

Captain Thomas Abbey: Answering the Call to Liberty
Captain Thomas Abbey was one of Enfield’s early Revolutionary patriots. On April 20, 1775, after news of the Battles of Lexington and Concord reached Enfield, Abbey—then serving as the town drummer and a lieutenant in the local militia—beat his drum through the streets, calling his fellow citizens to arms.
His alarm rallied Enfield’s volunteers, who marched the following day in defense of liberty. Abbey continued his military service and was promoted to the rank of Captain on January 1, 1777, following distinguished service during both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.

Preserving His Legacy
Dedicated in 1916, the Captain Thomas Abbey Memorial has honored his service and legacy for more than a century. As stewards of our nation’s history, the Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, NSDAR, is honored to help preserve this important monument.
With Rogers Memorial undertaking the restoration, this historic landmark will receive the care needed to preserve Captain Abbey’s legacy and ensure that future generations can continue to learn about his service and the sacrifices made in the cause of American independence.

Throughout the restoration, we’ll share updates and photographs as this historic landmark is carefully preserved. We invite our members, friends, neighbors, and the entire community to follow along and celebrate Enfield’s remarkable Revolutionary legacy as we commemorate America 250.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the descendants of Captain Thomas Abbey, Rogers Memorial, the Enfield Celebrates America's 250 Committee, our supporters, volunteers, and community partners whose dedication has helped make this project possible.
Together, we are preserving history, honoring patriotism, and ensuring that Captain Thomas Abbey’s legacy continues to inspire future generations.

250 years of liberty. More than a century of remembrance. A legacy worth preserving.

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