History Highlighted At Sherman Memorial Day Parade

SHERMAN, Conn. -- Hundreds of folks braved the heat to march in and watch the annual Memorial Day parade in Sherman on Sunday.

Members of the Sherman Historical Society march in the town's annual Memorial Day parade Sunday.
Photo Credit: *Sherman Historical Society*

Red, white and blue were the colors of the day at the annual Memorial Day event in Sherman.
Photo Credit: *Sherman Historical Society*

Even the little ones got into costumes at Sherman's annual Memorial Day parade.
Photo Credit: *Sherman Historical Society*

A tip of the tricorn hat at the annual Memorial Day parade in Sherman.
Photo Credit: *Sherman Historical Society*

A sunhat keeps the rays off one marcher during Sherman's annual Memorial Day parade.
Photo Credit: *Sherman Historical Society*

Even the little ones got into costume for the annual Memorial Day parade in Sherman.
Photo Credit: *Sherman Historical Society*

Horse and buggy was the way to go at Sunday's Memorial Day parade in Sherman.
Photo Credit: *Sherman Historical Society*

Carol Reif

05/31/2016 6:49 p.m.

Members of the local historical society made a grand showing in period costume.

Local school bands provided the pomp and circumstance with flag-twirlers.

Horses bedecked with red, white and blue ribbons delighted both adults and children.

According to the historical society, Sherman has a long history, dating back to the 1700s.

Known for farming, and its lumber, cider and grain mills, it became a town in 1802.

It was named after Roger Sherman, the only American to sign four important historical documents: the Continental Association of 1774, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution.

For more information about the Sherman Historical Society and upcoming events, click here.

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