Gold Rush! Trappers & Miners!

Join the Alaska Road Trip!

with Dena Liedke

Sunday, February 23rd at 2:00 PM

Dena Liedke, former East Haddam teacher and Historical Society volunteer, adventured through Alaska for 3 months. Her adventures were many - including bear encounters, dredging for gold, visiting miner museums, and hiking Denali. Join in Dena's fascinating journey to the 49th state!

Date: Sunday, February 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 ehhs.director@gmail.com.

Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00 PM

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

Presented by Bill Griffith

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 is the creator of the "Zippy the Pinhead" comic strip that appears daily in more than 200 newspapers nationwide. We'll see Zippy frolicking about in various East Haddam locations!

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 ehhs.director@gmail.com.