Quotes

    “I commend everyone participating in this grand effort to restore the old Town Hall building in Old Saybrook to create in its place the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. I’m honored that I can lend my name in support of what will be a meaningful and inspiring tribute to our Connecticut treasure, Katharine Hepburn.” –U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd

  “The cultural arts center will be a wonderful facility for the Town of Old Saybrook and its visitors. It will enhance the quality of life, be an economic contributor for the region and a beautiful building for all ages to enjoy in generations to come.” –Linanne Lee, Executive Director, Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce

  “Since 1911 local citizens have gathered at the old Town Hall. In addition to the social activities during its early years, it has seen ceremonies honoring our servicemen and women going to and returning home from many wars, and ninety years of town business including day-long town meetings, local court sessions, basketball games, recording of land records, bounties paid, taxes collected, emergencies handled and elections held (the early ones by paper ballot). It is most fitting that a community cultural center, for everyone’s enjoyment will once again recall the tradition in which the building was constructed almost a century ago.” –Barbara J. Maynard, former Old Saybrook First Selectman

  “It is my pleasure to recognize that one of Connecticut’s own is being honored in the naming of an historic building that will perpetuate her legacy. Katharine Hepburn contributed much in her long career in film and the theatre, not only to Connecticut, but throughout the world. To remember her in this manner is most fitting and I salute the efforts of all those involved.” –Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell

  “The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will be a magnificent facility offering residents of Old Saybrook and the region the experience of a wide variety of performing  and visual arts. As individuals, and as a community, we will be able to explore an understanding of “who we are within.” This beautifully preserved building will be a treasure for all to share and enjoy.” –Michael A. Pace, First Selectman, Old Saybrook, CT

“When we lose a historic place, we lose a part of who we are.” –The National Trust for Historic Preservation

“If you survive long enough, you’re revered —rather like an old building.” Katharine Hepburn