Milford's Pirate Heritage Revealead

Charles Island is accessible from shore via a tombolo (locally referred to as a sandbar), which is exposed at low tide. According to early local histories, the Sachem Ansantawae resided there during the summer months. European discovery of the island occurred in 1614 when Adriaen Block sailed through and mapped Long Island Sound. The island appears on his hand-drawn map found in The Netherlands National Archives.

After the Milford area was settled by the English in 1639 the island was referred to as Milford Island. After Charles Deal bought the island in 1657 it became known as Charles Island. Deal made a failed attempt to raise tobacco on the island – one of the first such efforts in Connecticut.

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Milford Celebrates Captain Kid Day

June 13, 2009 10am to 5 pm rain or shine the event kicked off at Lisman Landing at Milford Harbor. Many youngsters were waiting for the arrival of the infamous Captain Kidd and his crew aboard the schooner, Quinnipiack at 10 AM this morning.

For over 300 years people of all ages have searched for Captain Kidd's treasure, some even believe it is buried right off Milford's coast on nearby Charles Island. On this day June 13Th, folks - young and old - from all over CT, came to discover that the treasure really is right here in Milford. That treasure, however metaphoric, is the smiles and joy this events brings to little pirate farers form all over.

The celebration of Captain Kidd and our local history is sponsored by the Downtown Milford Business Association of which boasts the state's best and largest scavenger hunt.

Participants were instructed to pick up a map and a booty bag and were directed to start following the clues. Those good at treasure hunting discovered the free treasure that has been "hidden" in local Milford businesses.

This event is Sponsored by The Milford Bank, Stonebridge Restaurant, 7 Seas Restaurant and participating DMBA member businesses.

For more information about future events email: lisacsb@gmail.com - 203-874-0115
The Official website is : http://www.downtownmilfordct.com/piratefestival.htm