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Newtown Historical Society 2012 Events
Everyone is invited. Free to the Public except as noted.
Programs
in Gold
Demonstrations in Maroon
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Monday February 13, 2012
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7:30 pm
C.H. Booth Library
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| “Hidden in Plain
View” Presentation |
| Join us as Martha Bishop and Mary Ferri, both of Bethel,
explore the often controversial subject of using quilts to aid in the escape
of slaves. This would be an ideal
lecture for our teen membership in that it demonstrates that not everything
in print is to be believed. |
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Monday March 12, 2012
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7:30 pm
C.H. Booth Library
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The Wonderful 50s – Change, Change, Change” Lecture
Join us as Gordon Williams, of Newtown, gives us a glimpse at the
social history of the blissful 50s when veterans came rushing back to
fill jobs and colleges, business was booming and more people could
afford homes and cars. GM was king. Television was
transforming America and everyone loved Lucy! Yet not all was
perfect…
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Sunday, Mar 18,
2012
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12:00 –
4:00 pm
Matthew Curtiss House |
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OPEN HOUSE AND COOPER DEMONSTRATION
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| Before cardboard boxes, Tupperware, or Ziploc baggies,
barrels served as containers for dry goods and liquids. Neil Muckenhoupt of Chaplin, CT will
demonstrate the process of making a wooden barrel or tub. Come join us for a look at this antique
craft. |
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Monday April 11th, 2012
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7:30 pm C.H. Booth Library
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"WERE STILL HERE" Presentation
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Luci Anne Lavin, Director of Research & Collections at
the Institute for American Indian Studies, will describe the complex tribal
societies of Western CT’s indigenous communities just prior to contact with
Europeans, the effect of European settlement, and their survival
strategies. Select artifacts from the
institute will be on display.
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012
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12:00 –
4:00 pm
Matthew Curtis's House
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Open House and
Vintage Baseball and Bat Demonstration
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Michael Paes and Ray Shaw, both of Newtown and members of
the Sandy Hook Vintage Baseball Club will join us for a day of baseball. Visitors will learn about the differences
between not only the game of yesterday’s baseball versus today’s, but also
the equipment used Michael, also owner
of Bull Dog Bats, will demonstrate his skill in crafting vintage baseball
bats.
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Monday
May 14th,
2012
7:30 pm
C.H. Booth Library
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“The U.S. Marines in Vietnam” Lecture
1st
Lt David Montgomery, a former Marine, will give a historical overview
of the United Sates Marines participation in the war in Vietnam. He
will also share his personal experiences as a former artillery officer
who operated near the borders of North Vietnam and Laos , including the
Tet Offensive. |
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Sunday May 20th, 2012
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12:00 –
4:00 pm
Matthew Curtiss House
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Open House and Antique Car Demonstration
1926 Model T and 1930 Model A cars will be on display for
visitors to enjoy. Their owners Paul
Krueger and Chris Schmitt, both of Newtown, will be present to answer any
questions and to compare the two cars. |
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Sunday, June10,
2012
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12:00 –
4:00 pm
Matthew Curtiss House |
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| Open House and Garden Presentation |
| Holly Kocet, Master Gardener and
Designer of our new garden will help us celebrate its one year birthday. Holly will be available to discuss why
certain plants were included, or excluded, and which plants Matthew Curtiss
may have had in his garden. |
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for past 2007 events)Please e-mail or call to send us suggestions for programs,
etc.
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