In 1867, a Naugatuck resident named Susan recorded the details of her daily life. Preserved in this diary and later edited by Ida Davis Wood, the entries document everyday routines, visits with friends and family, church activities, household responsibilities, local errands, purchases, and community events.

Readers will find references to specific people, shops, and locations in town, along with notes on prices, weather, travel, and social gatherings. The diary captures the cadence of life in Naugatuck during the late nineteenth century and provides names, places, and moments that help illustrate how residents lived, worked, and interacted with one another in 1867.