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Calendar of Events
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Events are subject to change,
so please call ahead of coming
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Upcoming Programs
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Monday
Sept. 14 2026 10:30AM |
Jonathan the UConn Husky
is named after Whom??? |
indham Senior Center
Jillson Squarre FREE |
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Thursday
Sept. 24 2026 6:00PM |
The History of Outhouses
and their Role in the American Revolution |
The Willimantic Library
Main Street Willimantic, CT |
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Wednesday
Sept. 30 2026 5:30PM |
Bundling, Brides & Babies
not Necessarily in that Order (18th c. Courting and Childbirth) with Bev Willnauer & Bev York |
The Jillson House
Main & Jackson Street Willimantic, CT FREE |
| NIGHTMARE ON MAIN |
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Nightmare on Main will be held at a new location The Museum of Connecticut Glass in Coventry This year’s theme is “Darkness: Where Fear Lurks” A tour through dramatic scenes of creepy stories based on true events from 19th century history. The show will be presented on October. Oct 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17. Guided tours leave every 20 minutes between 7:00 and 9:40. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. The event is $18 per person cash only at the gate. The Museum is located at 290 North River Road, Coventry Refreshments will be available. Rain or shine. For more information call Sandy at 860-944-4945 or see https://www.facebook.com/nightmareonmaintours |
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Sunday
Oct. 25 2026 4PM |
Prisons &
Prison Ships during the Revolution LiberTea is funded by the Leo and Rose Pageau Trust |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Sunday
Nov. 22 2026 4PM |
Bundling, Brides
& Babies Not Necessarily in That Order LiberTea is funded by the Leo and Rose Pageau Trust |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Sunday
Dec. 27 2026 4PM |
Washington Crossing
the Delaware & More LiberTea is funded by the Leo and Rose Pageau Trust |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Past Programs
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Wednesday
Sept. 2 2026 6:30PM |
Meet Ben Franklin
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The Canterbury
Historical Society 1 Municipal Drive Canterbury, CT https://canterburyhistorical.org/ |
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Thursday
Aug. 27 2026 6PM |
The Inn Keepers Widow
& The Story of Bacchus British Prisoners of the Revolutionary War |
The Willimantic Library
Main Street Willimantic, CT FREE |
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Wednesday
Aug. 26 2026 5PM |
Tavern Night
Woody Guthrie with Michael Mahony |
The Jillson House
Main Street & Jackson Willimantic, CT $10 |
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Monday
Aug. 24 2026 |
Women of the
American Revolution |
Rehab Center
Private |
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Sunday
Aug. 23 2026 4PM |
The Story of
The Bi-Centennial Wagon Train funded by the Leo and Rose Pageau Trust |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Thursday
July 25 2026 6PM |
3rd Thursday Street Fest
Meet John Trumbull painting the Signing of The Declaration of Independence & History Trivia |
Main Street
Willimantic, CT in front of the Library FREE |
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Saturday
& Sunday August 1&2 2026 |
Rebels & Redcoats
Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia |
Olde Sturbridge
Village Sturbridge, MA https://www.osv.org/visit/ $15-$27 |
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Sunday
July 26 2026 4PM |
Outhouses &
Their Role in The American Revolution LiberTea is funded by the Leo and Rose Pageau Trust |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Saturday
July 25 2026 4PM |
Mystery Cemetery Stroll
A Walking tour of Revolutionary Characters and their Graves |
Windham Center Cemetery
Main Street South Windham, CT Meet at the Cemetery $10 |
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Wednesday
July 22 2026 10:30AM |
Women of
the American Revolution |
Windham Senior Center
Jillson Square Willimantic, CT |
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Thursday
July 16 2026 3PM |
Declaration of independence
Trivia Game and Costumed Photo Ops |
Pomfret Historical Society
Main Street Willimantic, CT In front of The Library |
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Sunday
July 19 2026 4PM |
Plein Air Painting
of the Jillson House or Frog Bridge |
Windham Historical Society
The Jillson House Main Street and Jackson Willimantic, CT |
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Thursday
July 16 2026 3PM |
Declaration of independence
Trivia Game and Costumed Photo Ops |
Pomfret Historical Society
Main Street Willimantic, CT In front of The Library |
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Wednesday
July 15 2026 |
The Story of Nathan Hale
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Putnam School
Private |
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Tuesday
July 14 2026 6:30PM |
The History of Outhouses
and their Role in the American Revolution |
Andover Public Library
355 US-6 Andover, CT https://www.andoverconnecticut.org/library 860-742-7428 |
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Tuesday
July 14-26 2026 All Day |
For Which It Stands
Lobby Art Exhibit of 30 Patriotic Paintings by Bev York |
Windham Hospital
Valley Street Willimantic, CT |
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Monday
July 13 2026 5PM |
The Declaration of Independence
The Connecticut Signers and the Rhubarb Scandal |
The Otis Library
261 Main Street Norwich, CT https://otislibrarynorwich.org/ 860-889-2365 |
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Sunday
June 28 2026 4PM |
The Declaration of
Independence & Our Local Founders LiberTea is funded by the Leo and Rose Pageau Trust |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Tuesday
June 16 2026 6PM |
Lebanon Walking Tour
of Revolutionary War sites and Personalities |
Meet up behind the
brick Congregational Church by the Library Lebanon Green, CT $10 CASH ONLY |
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Saturday
June 6 2026 3PM |
Painting the
Revolution: John Trumbull |
Pomfret Historical Society
17 Town House Dr Pomfret, CT https://pomfret-historical-society.org/ 860-469-6689 |
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Sunday
May 31 2026 4PM |
A Walk at the
Old Burying Ground with Bev York Focusing on Revolutionary War Personalities |
Windham Center Cemetery
187 Windham Center Rd 06280 Route 203 Windham, CT bevishistory@yahoo.com FREE |
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Sunday
May 24 2026 4PM |
Soldier's Rations:
Feeding an Army! with Bev York LiberTea is funded by the Leo and Rose Pageau Trust |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Thursay
April 30 2026 7PM |
The Declaration of Independence
and the CT Signers an America 250 Program A 45 minute program for adults and families |
Willimantic Public Library
905 Main Street Willimantic, CT http://www.willimanticlibrary.org/ 860-465-3079 |
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Thursday
May 14 2026 5-7PM |
The 350th Anniversary
of Joshua's Land Grant to Windham: A Mohegan gift is the birth of a town display, short program, cake |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Wednesday
April 29 2026 5:30PM |
Herbal Medicines of 18th Century
with Bev York & Bev Willnauer |
The Jillson House
Museum Jillson Square 627 Main Street Willimantic, CT Reservations 860-423-6777 Donations Accepted |
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Saturday
April 28 2026 6PM |
Paint Party!
with Bev York Paint the Iconic Frog on Spool |
The Willimantic
Brewing Company Main Street Willimantic, CT Reservations 860-423-6777 $30 for materials (Meal not included) |
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Thursday
April 26 2026 4PM |
Dr. Peter Jones
presents What People used for Money before the Revolution LiberTea is funded by the Leo and Rose Pageau Trust |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Wednesday
April 22 2026 7:30 PM |
The Windham Area
Sons of Liberty in Windham County an America 250 Program |
Mansfield Historical Society
Mansfield Public Library 54 Warrenville Road Mansfield, CT 860-423-2501 https://mansfieldpubliclibraryct.org/ |
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Wednesday
April 22 2026 3:00 PM |
Meet Rachel Carson
an Earth Day presentation |
The Willimantic Food Co-Op
Fair 91 Valley St Willimantic, CT 860-456-3611 https://www.willimanticfood.coop |
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Saturday
April 11 2026 1PM |
The Sons
of Liberty in Windham County an America 250 Program |
Pomfret Public Library
449 Pomfret Street Pomfret, CT https://www.pomfretlibrary.org/ 860-928-3475 |
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Saturday
Mar. 28 2026 8AM |
Walking Tour of the
Thread Mill Neighborhood A 90 minute slow walk outside the factory and the worker housing. |
Meet at the
parking lot opposite the Mill Museum 411 Main, Willimantic 860-208-0790 |
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Sunday
March 22 2026 4PM |
Jonathan Trumbull
Painter of The Revolution LiberTea is funded by the Leo and Rose Pageau Trust |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Friday
Mar. 20 2026 1PM |
Women of the
Revolution |
Learning in
Retirement QV Danielson, CT https://www.lir-qv.org/ Private |
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Wednesday
Mar. 18 2026 6PM |
The Women's
Suffrage Movement York will discuss the history of the movement and share the stories and words of six of the suffragist leaders. |
The Lyman Allyn
Art Museum 625 Williams St New London, CT https://www.lymanallyn.org/ |
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Sunday
Mar. 15 2026 2PM |
Prisons and
Prison Ships of the American Revolution |
The Stonington DAR
(private) |
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Wednesday
Mar. 4 2026 6:30PM |
Women of the
Revolution |
The Canterbury
Historical Society 1 Municipal Drive Canterbury, CT https://canterburyhistorical.org/ |
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Tuesday
Mar. 3 2026 6PM |
Meet
Ben Franklin |
The Saxton B. Little
Free Library 319 CT-87 Columbia, CT 860-228-0350 https://www.columbiactlibrary.org/ |
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Sunday
March 1 2026 4PM |
The Life of Nathan Hale
CT State Hero, & the Culper Ring Spies LiberTea is funded by the Leo and Rose Pageau Trust |
The Mill Museum
Dugan Hall Union Street Willimantic, CT 860-456-2178 https://millmuseum.org/ FREE |
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Tuesday
Feb. 17 2026 6PM |
Party with
The Presidents America's 250th! Meet the local signers of the Declaration of Independence. Dine on historic fare and libations or order from the menu. |
The Willimantic
Brewing Company Main Street Willimantic, CT Reservations 860-423-6777 |
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Saturday
Feb. 7 2026 10AM -2PM |
The History of Chocolate
Continuous Performances Willimantic Chocolate Festival |
The (former) Bench Shop 789 Main Street Willimantic, CT |
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Thursday
Jan. 22 2026 6PM |
The Women’s Suffrage
Movement York will discuss the history of the movement and share the stories and words of six of the suffragist leaders. |
The Willimantic
Public Library Main Street Willimantic, CT |
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Thursday
Dec. 11 2025 5PM |
LiberTEA
Windham Photographs of Yesteryear Part II Projected photos and old postcards |
The America Museum at the
Eastern CT Veteran Center 47 Crescent Street Willimantic, CT Donations appreciated |
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Tuesday
Nov. 18 2025 5PM |
LiberTEA
Epidemics in U.S. History |
The America Museum at the
Eastern CT Veteran Center 47 Crescent Street Willimantic, CT Donations appreciated |
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Thursday
Nov. 13 2025 Time TBD |
Brooklyn CT DAR
Student Award Ceremony |
Brooklyn, CT
Private |
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Friday
Nov. 7 2025 Time TBD |
The Trumbull Family
Revolutionary War Superstars |
Learning in
Retirement QV Danielson, CT Private Event |
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Wednesday
Oct. 29 2025 6:30 PM |
Prison Ships
of the Revolution |
Plainfield
Historical Society Community Services Complex 482 Norwich Road Plainfield, CT (860) 564-8561 |
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Sunday
Oct. 26 2025 1PM |
Walktober:
Windham Center Cemetery Revolutionary War Superstars |
Meet at the
Old Burying Ground by the Entrance Windham Center Rd Windham, CT |
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Wednesday
Oct. 22 2025 6:30 PM |
The History of
Death and Burial Practices |
Hebron Public library
22 Main St Hebron, CT (860) 228-9312 |
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Monday
Oct. 20 2025 Time TBD |
Women of the
American Revolution |
League
Event Storrs, CT Private Event |
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Thursday
Oct. 9 2025 5PM |
LiberTEA
Dr. Rose’s Sanitarium in 19th Century South Windham, CT |
The America
Museum at the Eastern CT Veteran's Center 47 Crescent Street Willimantic, CT Donations appreciated |
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Wednesday
Oct. 8 2025 Time TBD |
Meet Ben Franklin
Founding Father and Renaissance man |
Andover Public Library
355 US-6 Andover, CT Free (860) 742-7428 |
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Sunday
Sept. 21 2025 |
Supper with
A Soldier What Officers and Foot Soldiers Ate |
North Stonington
DAR Private Event |
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Saturday
Sept. 20 2025 Event 10AM - 2PM |
Rachel Carson
The Silent Spring |
Storrs Center
1266 Storrs Road (Route 195) Storrs, CT Free |
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Friday
Sept. 12 2025 7:30PM |
Outhouses and
their Role in the American Revolution |
The Canterbury
Historical Society Town Hall 1 Municipal Drive Canterbury, CT Free |
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Thursday
Sept. 11 2025 5PM |
LiberTEA
The Erie Canal 1825 Before Trains and the Interstate |
The America
Museum at the Eastern CT 47 Crescent Street Willimantic, CT Donations appreciated |
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Thursday
Aug. 21 2025 6:00 - 8:30PM |
Community Painting of
the “Spirit of 76” 200th Birthday |
3rd Thursday
Street Fest Main St Willimantic, CT Donations Accepted |
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Wednesday
Aug. 13 2025 6:30 PM |
Outhouses
and their Role in the American Revolution |
Hebron Public library
22 Main St Hebron, CT (860) 228-9312 |
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June 12, 2025
5PM |
LiberTEA
The Willimantic Camp Meeting Association Methodist Summer Camp in the late 19th Century |
The America Museum at the
Eastern CT Veteran Center 47 Crescent Street Willimantic, CT Donations appreciated |
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May 8, 2025
5PM |
LiberTEA
The History of Tea |
The America Museum at the
Eastern CT Veteran's Center 47 Crescent Street Willimantic, CT Donations appreciated |
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May 3, 2025
1 PM |
Outhouses
and their Role in the American Revolution |
Killingly Historical Society
196 Main Street Danielson Center Killingly, CT |
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May 2, 2025
1 PM |
LIR at QVCC
Meet Mother Jones |
Little Theatre of Danielson
Private Class |
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April 10, 2025
5PM |
LiberTEA
Lexington and Concord The Revolution Begins |
The America Museum at the
Eastern CT Veteran Center 47 Crescent Street Willimantic, CT Donations appreciated |
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March 13, 2025
5PM |
LiberTEA
Windham Photographs of Yesteryear Part 1 Projected photos and old postcards |
The America Museum at the
Eastern CT Veteran Center 47 Crescent Street Willimantic, CT Donations appreciated |
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March 11, 2025
5:30PM |
Candle Dipping Workshop
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Coventry, CT
Private Class |
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Feb. 18, 2025
6PM |
Party with the Presidents
Meet George Washington |
Willimantic Brewing Company
967 Main Street Willimantic, CT Donations for The America Museum Reservations 860-423-6777 |
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Feb. 13, 2025
5PM |
LiberTEA
Windham Innovations: Patents Awarded in the 19th Century |
The America Museum at the
Eastern CT Veteran Center 47 Crescent Street Willimantic, CT Donations appreciated |
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Sept. 2, 2022
4PM |
LiberTEA
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Union Organizer who came to Willimantic |
Windham Historical Society
The Jillson House 561 Main Street Willimantic, CT Donations appreciated |
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Sept. 25, 2022
Time TBD |
Nathan Hale
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Ashbel Woodward House Museum
387 CT-32 North Franklin, CT (860) 642-1988 Fee TBA (call) |
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May 14, 2022
7PM |
Yellow Roses
The Women's Suffrage Movement |
Brooklyn Historical Society
The Finnish American Heritage Society 76 N. Canterbury Road Canterbury, CT Free and open to the public |
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April 18, 2022
7PM |
Rachel Carson Speaks
The Silent Spring |
Vernon Garden Club
Vernon Arts Center |
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Feb. 17, 2020
6PM |
Party with the Presidents
Fun trivia about White House antics |
Willimantic Brewing Company
Reservations, 860-423-6777 |
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Feb. 20, 2020
7PM |
The Cotton Mill Girls Ellington Quilters |
Ellington Congregational Church ?? |
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March 8, 2020
2PM |
Yellow Roses:
Voices of Women's Suffrage |
Lebanon Historical Society
860-642-6579 |
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March 11, 2020
6:30PM |
Yellow Roses:
Voices of Women's Suffrage |
Andover Public Library
860-742-7428 |
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March 13, 2020
7PM |
Dr. Jessie Fisher
Letters from the WWI Front |
Canterbury Historical Society
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March 25, 2020
6PM |
We Hold These Truths
The Founding Fathers and the Constitution |
Simsbury Public Library
860-658-7663 |
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April 11, 2020
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Yellow Roses:
Voices of Women's Suffrage |
New Milford DAR
Private Party |
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April 13, 2020
10:30AM |
Immigration to Northeast Connecticut
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Quinnebaug Valley CC
Learning in Retirement |
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April 18, 2020
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Yellow Roses:
Voices of Women's Suffrage |
Avon Old Farms Inn
Soroptomists Private Party |
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April 20, 2020
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Rachel Carson's
Silent Spring |
Vernon Garden Club
Private Party |
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April 20, 2020
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Rachel Carson's
Silent Spring |
Guilford Smith Library
South Windham |
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May 6, 2020
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Yellow Roses:
Voices of Women's Suffrage |
Eastern Connecticut State U.
AAUW Party (Private) |
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May 21, 2020
1PM |
Three Centuries of
Children's Clothing |
DAR, Brooklyn, CT
Private Party |
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May 21, 2020
7PM |
Yellow Roses
Voices of Women's Suffrage |
Brooklyn Historical Society
860-774-7728 |
