The Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Settlement of the Town of New Milford, Conn. June 17th, 1907 Address Delivered by Daniel Davenport, of Bridgeport, Conn.

"The Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Settlement of the Town of New Milford, Conn." by Daniel Davenport is a retelling of early frontier life, painting a portrait of a town's genesis as settlers meet the challenges of a new world. Early settlers are spurred by the search for land and new economic opportunities in the Connecticut wilderness and face the trials of frontier life, like possible conflicts with Native Americans. The settlers' resilience shines through, showcasing their strong communal bonds and unshakable moral compass as they forge society in early 18th-century New England. Davenport reviews the origins of New Milford, highlighting the hardships overcome in the pursuit of their vision, as well as their motivations and their battles to secure their land.