“How beautiful it all is! I did not think it could be as beautiful as this.”
- Mark Twain upon surveying the countryside from his new home in Redding, - Quoted in Mark Twain, A Biography by Albert Bigelow Paine Redding, Connecticut, is a perfect picture of the classic, unspoiled New England small town. It’s a town that is dedicated to preserving the land in its natural state and, with over 4,000 acres of protected space, Redding provides seasonal enjoyment, recreation and year-round beauty for its residents and visitors alike. A bucolic haven for all seasons and a home for a lifetime.
3 fun facts about Redding!
Fun Fact #1 - Connecticut Magazine regularly ranks Redding as its number 1 small town in the state based on its quality of life, its schools, low crime rate and scope of services.
Fun Fact #2 – In the early 1700’s, Redding, CT, was home to a Pootatuck Indian village whose chief was named Chicken Warrups. In 1714 John Read claimed 500 acres to set up a homestead that soon became the center of a busy and populous farm settlement. In 1767 the Town of Redding was officially incorporated.
Fun Fact #3 – Famous and enduring names of those who have lived in Redding include Mark Twain, Edward Steichen, Jascha Heifetz, Leonard Bernstein, Charles Ives, Tasha Tudor, Meatloaf, Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, and Darryl Hall to name a few!
