Wedding Dresses: Heartbreak to Happiness by Dena Leidke

DATE CHANGE TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Dena Liedke has curated eighteen wedding dresses spanning 150 years of East Haddam/Moodus history. View the dresses, and hear about the ornate, elegant, luxurious, plain satin, velvet, and silk handiwork that adorned some of our most notable residents. Learn of the tragic loss of one bride, and hear of the blissful wedding days of the Malys, the Hungerfords, the Cones, and the Brownells. Dena will share information about wedding dress styles and fashion through the years. This presentation is a must-see for lovers of vintage clothing.

Dena is a retired East Haddam teacher and an active volunteer at the Museum. She specializes in textiles and is an avid quilter.

Date: Sunday, August 24th 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.

Snakes and Turtles with Ranger Russ

of Meigs Point Nature Center

Thursday, August 14th at 2:00 PM

Join Ranger Russ' Special Friends in this fascinating presentation. The audience will be introduced to snakes and turtles in a comfortable and safe manner. The program will dispel myths and help attendees understand these unique animals rather than fear them. Meigs Point Nature Center will bring live animals to the Museum.

The program is FREE and is sponsored by EightMile River Wild & Scenic Watershed. Seats are limited to the first 75 people so please arrive on time.

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

Save the Date!

Under the Tuscan Moon celebration and fundraiser! Join us on October 4, 2025 from 6 - 9:30 PM for wonderful food, dancing to the sounds of Java Groove, and the thrill of Live and Silent auction items. Save $5 with Early Bird Registration now through September 5th!

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