I was born and raised in Connecticut and – until today – unaware or did not remember we have a Scotland.
But thanks to Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon’s campaign, now I know/remember.
Former Scotland First Selectman Clark Stearns was among the latest group of officials to endorse McMahon’s bid for the GOP nomination, according to the campaign.
McMahon’s been releasing these endorsements – currently over 150 – every few days to give a sense of momentum to her second bid for Congress and to cow opponent Chris Shays, a former U.S. Rep., into giving up the fight to return to Washington D.C.
Scotland – located on the road from Canterbury to Windham – looks lovely.
Here’s a description from the town website:
-Scotland is located in Eastern Connecticut and is part of the “Last Green Valley”. Although relatively small in area, Scotland makes its own mark. Birthplace of Samuel Huntington, our country’s first President, his home still stands and is open to visitors. Our very busy library is also home to the D’Elia tool museum. Nationally recognized for its collection of antique wood planes, it’s worth the trip. The Waldo house is home to both Farm Days in early May, and the Highland Festival in early October.-
And for those of you who read that and thought, “Samuel Huntingon?” here’s a link for the Huntington Homestead.