Don't Miss Our Upcoming May Events! |
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The Vanished Port: Middletown and the Slave Economy of the Caribbean, 1650-1824 with Erik Hesselberg
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Back by popular demand, Erik will provide an illustrated talk about Middletown’s connection to the slave-based sugar economy of the Caribbean islands and the wealth it produced, as evidenced by the sumptuous dwellings that once lined the CT River waterfront, and the fine interior furnishings that survived.
Middletown was a site of extensive trade with the Caribbean Islands, where Connecticut Valley agricultural products were exchanged for the proverbial sugar, molasses, and rum. Erik will share stories of Middletown merchants with ties to the Puritans and the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Location: East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, 264 Town Street
Free for members and children under 12; $5.00 suggested donation for non-members.
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Junk in the Trunk and Plant & Bake Sale!
Join this annual event -- plants, baked goods, and all sorts of items for sale!
Sponsored by East Haddam Historical Society and the East Haddam Garden Club.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Spotlight On Our Volunteers |
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can find Maureen Tarbox and Chris DeLisle sorting thousands of letters, photos, documents, and objects related to East Haddam resident and internationally reknowned artist, W. Langdon Kihn. Many of Kihn's paintings, drawings, photographs, diaries, artifacts, and much-welcomed financial support for preservation materials have been donated to the Museum by his nephew, Dr. Cliff Bragdon and Mrs. Sarah Bragdon.
Maureen and Chris have spent a year and a half reviewing and categorizing this extensive collection by subject. They have become experts in all things Kihn! If you want to know anything about Mr. Kihn, Chris and Maureen are our Kihn collection specialists! We thank Chris and Maureen for their dedication to this very important task!
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Alzheimer's Dementia Series: Part 4
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Preparing a Safe Environment, presented by Kristopher Sortwell, MSW from the CT Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
In this FREE event, topics to be covered will include: preparing a safe environment, physiological changes that may be experienced, adaptation to the home environment, and moving a loved one to a residential care community.
Location: East Haddam Historical Society and Museum, 264 Town Street
Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
For information contact Mary Mazur at: mmmazur@hotmail.com or call the Museum at 860-873-3944.
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We Open June 3rd -- Visit Our New Exhibits! |
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Ferry Road in Hadlyme was home to an array of famous people, including Drs. Alice and Edith Hamilton. Our new exhibit highlights Dr. Alice's expertise in industrial toxicology and Dr. Edith's translations of Greek mythology. Our new exhibit showcases Alice Hamilton's beautiful tea set! Come learn about their international influences and groundbreaking studies. You can learn more about Alice Hamilton here at CT Humanities. |
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The Goodspeed Opera House is known as the Home of the American Musical. Did you know that The Goodspeed has produced more than 250 musicals, and 21 of those went on to Broadway? Our exhibit features original posters from some of those musicals, as well as Frederick Palmer's architectural plans drawn for the 1963 renovation of the Opera House and old photos from various time periods as a theater and a town garage! |
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Yoga at the Museum continues on Monday nights, 7:00 PM!
$50 for 4 classes or $15 drop-in per class
Enjoy the benefits of yoga in this large, comfortable space at the Museum, taught by Erin Day, owner of Ten Summit Yoga and Earth-Based Wellness. The class is appropriate for all levels, and no previous experience is required.
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Thank you to our Sponsors! |
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Thank you to our Donor
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