UPCOMING OCTOBER EVENTS!
October 15th: Jennifer Hart Art Show and John Olin Book Signing
October 18th: Castles Along the Connecticut: Alain Munkittrick presentation
October 23rd: Yoga at the Museum with Colleen Alexander: more details soon
October 26th: Charles Barber presentation of his book "In the Blood"
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October 15th Art Show and Book Signing featuring East Haddam residents Jennifer Hart and John Olin |
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Jennifer Hart Art Show
Sunday, October 15, 2023
2:00 - 4:00 PM
East Haddam artist Jennifer Hart will exhibit her watercolor paintings at the East Haddam Historical Society & Museum. Several of her plenair paintings are of local East Haddam landscapes, including Ballek's Garden Center, Ray of Light Farm, and Gillette's Castle.
Jennifer earned a BFA from Albertus Magnus College and a commercial art degree from Paier College of Art. Her work has been shown at the Old Lyme Art Association, CT State Capitol Building, Zelkha Gallery at Wesleyan University, and more, and has garnered a number of awards.
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John Olin Book Signing
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
East Haddam author John Olin will present his trilogy, The Adventures of Davy Match. The trilogy explores how young people confront and respond to the pressing ecological, human rights, and social challenges of their times. Copies of John’s other books will also be available for purchase. To read a full description of John's work, click here
Both Events: Sunday, October 15, 2023
Location: East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, 264 Town St., East Haddam.
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.
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"Castles Along the Connecticut"
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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Alain Munkittrick's book talk, Castles Along the Connecticut, will feature historic houses of the Connecticut River Valley inspired by castle architecture. While many of these houses appear in his recently published book, Historic Houses of the Connecticut River Valley, Alain will discuss other fascinating sites found while researching the book. Signed books will be available for purchase after the talk.
Alain lives in Portland, Connecticut, is a graduate of Wesleyan University and Boston Architectural College, and has practiced architecture, space planning and interior design for 40 years in Connecticut and the Boston area. He is currently Vice-President of the Board of the Middlesex County Historical Society, where he leads historic preservation efforts in the Middletown community. His latest book, Historic Houses of the Connecticut River Valley, includes over 300 period photographs, many never before published.
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Location: East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, 264 Town St., East Haddam
Free for members and children under 12, with a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.
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Charles Barber, Noted Author of "In the Blood"
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Charles Barber, former East Haddam resident, will discuss his latest book “In the Blood”, described by former CDC director Tom Frieden as an “important and inspiring story about the invention of a life-saving blood clotting product and the struggle to save lives from injuries on the battlefield and everywhere. A terrific read”. The book was selected as an Amazon “Editor’s Pick” for Best Books of the Year 2023.
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Location: East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, 264 Town St., East Haddam
Free for members and children under 12, with a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.
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The Museum is Open! Come Visit!
Open Saturday and Sunday through October and by appointment: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
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