July 2023

EHHS Awarded CT Humanities Grant: FREE Summer Programs for Kids!

The East Haddam Historical Society & Museum was awarded a grant from CT Humanities to offer Summer Programs, FREE for children under 18, at the Museum. The programs will be offered Tuesdays at 2:00 PM. Birds of Prey: July 11, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 pm A Place Called Hope is a rehabilitation center in Killingworth, CT, dedicated to the care of birds of prey. They will bring 2 daytime hunters (raptors) and 2 nighttime hunters to the Museum. You will learn each bird's story of survival and ways to lessen conflicts with the wildlife in your very own backyard. Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Location: East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, 264 Town Street, East Haddam. For more information call 860-873-3944 or email museum@easthaddamhistory.org. Learn more about A Place Called Hope

SAVE THE DATE for the 60th Anniversary Celebration!

We're turning 60! Join us on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM to celebrate East Haddam Historical Society & Museum's 60th anniversary! The festive evening will feature food, refreshments, live music, a silent auction, and a chance to celebrate with old & new friends! Sponsorships support the important work of the Museum. There are many ways you can sponsor at the Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Friend level. Learn about sponsorship opportunities here.

Yoga at the Museum - New Dates Yoga at the Museum will be held on Wednesdays for the months of July and August. Classes begin at 7:00 pm. July classes begin on Wednesday, July 12th! In-person classes are $40 for 3 classes in the month of July, or $15 drop-in per class. To sign up contact Erin at 860-262-0248 or tensummitst@gmail.com.

DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that W. Langdon Kihn, world-reknowned artist and East Haddam resident, painted a series of panels depicting the life of Nathan Hale? You can view the original paintings in the Municipal Town Offices in the hallway outside the Selectman's Office. You can see copies of the panels at the Museum in the Tavern Room and view the captivating art of W. Langdon Kihn. Come visit us!

The Museum is Open For the Season! Open Saturdays and Sundays through October: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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