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Enfield Area Information

Enfield is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut and covers 33 square miles. The population was approximately 45,000 at the 2000 census. Enfield sits on the border with Longmeadow, Massachusetts and East Longmeadow, Massachusetts to the north, Somers to the east, East Windsor and Ellington to the south, and the Connecticut River to the west.

History

Enfield was originally inhabited by the Pocomtuc tribe and contained their two villages of Scitico and Nameroke. Enfield was settled in 1679 by settlers from Salem, Massachusetts. In 1683, Enfield was incorporated by Massachusetts. In 1749, following the settlement of a lawsuit in which it was determined that a surveyor's error placed a section of present-day Hartford County within the boundaries of Massachusetts, the town seceded and became part of Connecticut.

Recreation

The Enfield Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable outlet for recreational activities for all residents and visitors. The department also sponsors many recreational programs throughout the year where those of all ages can find something to participate in.

Attractions and Activities

Enfield offers many great attractions and activities to its residents and visitors. There is always something to do during any month of the year! Come visit the Mark Twain House and Museum or the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to be taken back in time and immersed in Enfield’s rich history!

Open year–round for guided tours, The Mark Twain House attracts more than 60,000 visitors a year and is one of the premier tourist attractions in Connecticut. Because of the international notoriety of Twain, The Mark Twain House attracts visitors from every state in the nation as well as from more than 70 countries around the world. In addition to opening the historic house for tours, the organization also runs dozens of special programs about Twain's writing, his family life, and the literary elite who lived in Connecticut during Twain's time, including his Nook Farm neighbor, Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Harriet Beecher Stowe

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center preserves and interprets Stowe's Hartford home and the Center's historic collections, promotes vibrant discussion of her life and work, and inspires commitment to social justice and positive change.

Events

Enfield is the place to be for fun throughout the year! Come have a blast at Lego Mania, or if you prefer being outside then bring the kids to the Fishing Derby! There’s always fun to be had in Enfield and you don’t want to miss it!

Lego Mania
See what you can build in an hour at the Enfield Public Library!

Adult Open Gym Basketball
Open Gym for 40 and over. Participants must show proof of age and residency to participate in addition to having a program waiver on site where they participate.

Fishing Derby
The Enfield Fishing Derby is open to Enfield youth ages 15 and under. Fishing will begin promptly at the 9 a.m. cannon blast and will end at 11 a.m. Prizes awarded for largest fish caught in each age group and a prize will also be awarded for first fish caught and best dressed fisherperson. No registration necessary. Event is co-sponsored with the Recreation Department by Yankee Bait & Tackle and Dick's Sporting Goods.

40th Annual North Central CT Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Come participate in the 40th Annual North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Your entry fee includes greens fees, golf cart, lunch, refreshment stations on the course and dinner.

For a detailed list of Community events, please visit http://www.enfield-ct.gov/content/1310/6747.aspx or http://www.ncccc.org/calendar-of-events.asp

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