New England Dreaming
Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts
Located on the campus of Sacred Heart University, this dynamic performing arts center hosts symphony, dance, and theater performances, as well as a variety of lectures by visiting authors, scholars, musicians, and actors. Its newly renovated and air-conditioned auditorium seats 776 and is accessible to individuals of all abilities.
Seaside Park
Seaside Park delights locals and visitors with its 325 acres of lush lawns, shady glades, and sports fields rolling toward Long Island Sound. The surf, beaches, and sunshine along three miles of sparkling coastline offer the perfect backdrop for a casual stroll, bird-watching, or a picnic with friends. Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted laid out the park shortly after the Civil War. Their other efforts include Manhattan’s Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Their 19th-century landscapes are considered timeless, consistently enticing new generations of visitors.
Port Jefferson Ferry
The Bridgeport Ferry is also called the Port Jeff Ferry or Port Jefferson Ferry. Visitors can drive, walk, or even bring bicycles aboard one of the three ferries. Then, sit back, enjoy the stunning views, and listen to the waves. Grab a snack from the Snack Bar or enjoy a cocktail in the Steamboat Lounge as you travel across Long Island Sound.
A History of Fairfield County
Fairfield County was originally home to many Native American tribes, including the Schaghticoke, Wappinger, Paugussett, Tankiteke, and the Siwanoy tribe.
Early settlers to the area relied on fishing and farming. Around the mid-19th century, they took advantage of Black Rock Harbor, engaging in shipbuilding and whaling endeavors. This change encouraged people to shift from agriculture to manufacturing and mercantile pursuits.
Fairfield County is the most populous county and fastest growing in the state. From museums to cultural events, and gorgeous nature trails, you are sure to find plenty to keep you inspired and fulfilled.
