March 2025

Upcoming Events

March 23rd at 2:00 pm: East Haddam Author and Cartoonist Bill Griffith
April 5th at 10:00 am: Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Painting
May 18th at 2:00 pm: Connecticut River Ferries: Past, Present, and Future
June 1st at 2:00 pm: Moodus Noises: Stories, Legends, and Science

Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00 PM

"Three Rocks: The Story of Ernie Bushmiller, The Man Who Created Nancy"

Presented by Bill Griffith

Don't miss this fascinating presentation!

East Haddam author and nationally-syndicated cartoonist Bill Griffith will share his recent biography of Ernie Bushmiller, creator of the comic strip "Nancy," and the importance of Connecticut as a haven for cartoonists past and present.

Bill Griffith is the creator of the cartoon Zippy, and has contributed comics and illustrations to National Lampoon, High Times, The New Yorker, The Village Voice and The New York Times. He received the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year in 2022 and was inducted into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame in 2022.

Join us for a book signing after the presentation.

Date: Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00 PM

Location: East Haddam Historical Society Museum, 264 Town Street

Events are free for members and children under 12, with a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members. For information call 860-873-3944 or email museum@easthaddamhistory.org.

Pysanky Egg Painting Workshop

Saturday, April 5, 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitated by Sharon Leonard

Join our annual hands-on workshop and create your own wax-resist decorated egg. All materials are included in the registration fee of $40. Slots are limited and fill up fast!

Pre-registration and payment is required prior to the workshop. Credit card payments are preferred and guarantee your spot. If you wish to pay by check, select Promo Code when you register. Your check must be received no later than April 2nd.

Location: East Haddam Historical Society Museum

264 Town Street, East Haddam. Call 860-873-3944 or email museum@easthaddamhistory.org for information.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Moodus Noises Exhibit

We're busy working on our new exhibit about the Moodus Noises. Do you have stories to tell about your experience of the Noises? Did you have a seismometer at home in the 70s and 80s when the Noises were very active?

We'd love to hear from you. Please call us at 860-873-3944 or email us at museum@easthaddamhistory.org and we will contact you.

Photo: The cave at Cave Hill

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