Tour of South Britain

October 18, 2008: On behalf of the Southbury Historical Society and the PRWC, Hugh Sullivan led a group of about 50 on a tour of the South Britain canal and Hawkins Factory. The tour was a fascinating walk along the remains of the canal and past the factory. Participants were able to observe the old iron sluiceway, the foundations of the Platt saw and grist mill, and other remnants of the industry that fueled this little hamlet. Later, Diantha Schull and John Dwyer led some on an architectural tour of South Britain itself, pointing out architectural styles and points of interest.