I have always wondered, is it bison or buffalo. Are they the same thing? l have heard that scientifically they are not the same. l have also heard that Buffalo means two or more Bison. Some people have told me that they are exactly the same thing. Finally, l have also heard that Bison, or Buffalo is a European word. So how does that explain the Buffalo of the Great Plains from yesteryear? Maybe this can all be resolved in the town of Brooklyn, Connecticut. Bison, in Brooklyn Connecticut really? For now though lets revisit the towns history. Originally called Mortlake, the town of Brooklyn was incorporated in 1786. Mortlake was named by its founder Captain William Blackwell who named it after a town in England. Mortlake was on its own for a while, and refused to be a part of any other town governments. Eventually taken under the town of Pomfret’s Wings, it wasnt until post-Revolutionary War that the town becomes its own sovereign place. General Israel Putnam lived and died in town. Famous for his saying, dont shoot till you see the whites of their eyes, Putnam is buried in a sarcophagus under a statue dedicated to him near the town green. Legend has it; that Old Put was out in the field plowing his - farm in 1775 and heard the call to arms in reference to the shots fired at Lexington and Concord. The story told, explains that he dropped his plow in the field and galloped his way towards Boston. The plow rumor has it, was left in the field for over 100 years. Putnam died in Brooklyn, in what was the year 1790. Since those days that town has grown up, but remains connected to its past. The Brooklyn Fair is the oldest continuous active agricultural fair in the United States, dating back to 1809. This is only 20 years after Putnam died. I have attended the fair a few times and was there on its 200 anniversary. it was without a doubt the greatest fair experience of my life. The landscape of Brooklyn is one filled of rolling hills, farms and stonewalls that date back 250 plus years. One can view such scenery on state and scenic roads, Route 6 and Route 169. About 1 mile west of Route 169 on what is Wolf Den Road lays Connecticut’s most creative and memorable dining experiences. The Golden Lamb Buttery is a restaurant that serves both lunch and dinner and provides services for both weddings and parties. What makes the experience unique, that at dinner patrons are invited to their red barn for cocktails. At the red bard you can view the outside farm with its roaming horses and sheep. There is even a pond for your viewing proposes. Inside the barn there are antiques and family nostalgia from the owners of years past. When dinner is ready, you lead inside one of the tree dinner rooms, for a tasty meal, relaxing atmosphere and dimmed candlelight. If youre looking for more of an outdoor adventure, then visit the place where the buffalo roam, or is it bison. The Creamery Brook Bison is working farm where one can view the Bison. Hayrides get in picture distance of our four legged friends. These are just like the bison you would see at Yellow Stone National Park. There is even an eatery to order a Bison Burger if you wish and a cute gift shop to top it off. The town of Brooklyn has lots to do. You have its history, and historic fair, a great place to dine and of course a place where the buffalo roam, or is it bison. That last I will leave up to you after you visit Brooklyn. thegoldenlamb/
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:34:14 +0000