SUMMER CHARADES
ACT OUT THIS COOL CREATION
WHAT IS ICE CREAM CONE
What type of business did George Jefferson partake in?
What was Dry Cleaning
Name of the storm that involved two back-to-back hurricanes which saturated the land and several river valleys in the state
What was The Flood of 1955
The Quicker Picker Upper belonged to this company
This famous abolitionist of CT wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in the 1800's
Who was Harriet Beecher Stowe
ACT OUT THIS SUMMER ACTIVITY
What is WATER SKIIING
1971: The top rated show of the '71-72 season often featured the lead character telling his wife, whom he lovingly called a dingbat, to "stifle yourself." Which television classic is this?
What was All in the Family
What was the worst hurricane in the history of CT?
What was the Great Hurricane of 1938
How Do You Spell Relief?
In 1901, CT became the first state to establish this for cars...
What was the Speed Limit
"Saturday Night Live" - Who was the only U. S. President to say the famous line "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night"?
Who was Gerald Ford
Many Connecticut towns consider themselves “hardest-hit” by this hurricane of 2012 that did not make landfall in CT.
What was Super Storm Sandy
Fast food (and pop culture) was changed forever the moment 4-foot-10 Clara Peller opened her mouth and shouted these words for the Wendy's commercial...
What was, "Where's the Beef?"
The Connecticut militia fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill where Connecticut General Putnam made the famous statement
What was, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
Act out this strictly summer situation
What is the Summer Solstice
1972: What show began its long run during the '72-73 season and featured the phrase "God will getcha for that, Walter"?
What was Maude
The largest blizzard in CT
Blizzard of '78
"So kiss a little longer. Hold hands a little longer. Hold tight a little longer".... was the song for this 1980's, breath freshening item
What was Big Red Gum
This famous patriot from Connecticut served as a spy for General George Washington.
Who was Nathan Hale
Act out this summer sizzler
What are the Dog Days of Summer
What was Captain Kangaroo's farmer's name?
Who was Mr. Green Jeans
When did it snow on Halloween in CT?
That was the famous line in a commercial for the iconic board game of Battleship.
What was, "Hey! You sunk my Battleship!"
In this year, Connecticut adopts the U.S. Constitution and becomes the fifth state.
What was 1788