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Newtown Historical Society past 2008 Events
Monday
January 14, 2008
7:30 PM
Booth Library, Main St.
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“What’s Old That’s New in Newtown”
by Dan Cruson
This presentation shows and explains some of the new discoveries in Newtown’s history. His presentation will be illustrated with a series of recently acquired vintage photographs from both his personal collection and from the Historic Images Archive. Although much of the program will deal with the Village and Sandy Hook, he will also present images and information on Fairfield Hills Hospital, which has been much in the news recently, as well as some newly discovered images of the old Fabric Fire Hose building. The evening will end with some mystery photos that maybe YOU can help him identify.
Click here for more.
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Monday
February 11, 2008
7:30 PM
Booth Library, Main St.
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“The History of Connecticut Parks”
by David Levy
Levy’s talk will trace the history of Connecticut state parks, forests and greenways. During the course of writing and photographing his book, A Shared Landscape, he hiked more than 700 miles visiting ninety-four state parks, state forests and greenways. Few people know more about beautiful Connecticut than Joseph Levy, and he will share this with you. Click here for more info. |
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Saturday
March 1, 2008
10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Newtown High School
(Route 34), Newtown, CT |
To our board members:
Saturday, March 1, 2008 the Newtown Historical Society will hold its 23nd Annual Antiques Show from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Newtown High School (Route 34), Newtown, CT. Admission $7.00, $6.00 with ad.
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Monday
March 10, 2008
7:30 PM
Booth Library, Main St.
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“Nineteenth Century E Mail: Unraveling the Pony Express Myths” by Dan Wolinksy
For a service that lasted only eighteen months, the Pony Express has left a lasting legacy in the imagination of the Americans. Wolinksy will relate to us the fascinating story of the formation of the Pony Express, some of its most colorful riders and their exploits, how the Pony Express progressed and, finally, why it died. Click here for more info.
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Monday
April 14, 2008
7:30 PM
Booth Library, Main St.
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“William Webb: The Life and Times of an African American Soldier from Connecticut in the American Civil War” by Kevin Johnson
In costume, Kevin Johnson will enliven your evening with the fascinating story of William Webb, an African American Yankee soldier from the Nutmeg State who served in the American Civil War. Kevin will discuss the fighting ability of our black troops, the battles or skirmishes they took part in as well as how they were treated by their white fellow soldiers. This is part of Connecticut’s history you don’t want to miss.
Click here for more info.
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Monday
May 12, 2008
7:30 PM
Booth Library, Main St.
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“Ronald Reagan” by Michael Asselta
In this talk, Mike Asselta will explore the multi dimensional Ronald Reagan – at age 69, the oldest person to be elected President and the broadcaster of the University of Iowa football and Chicago Cubs baseball games. An actor in 53 movies including, as George Gipp in Knute Rockney, he was also a lover of horses who was also President of SAG (Screen Actors Guild). Asselta will present a very complete picture of “The Great Communicator from his time as Governor of California to his use of Reganomics (supply side economics) to his famous quotation “Mr. Gorbachev – tear down this wall”. Click here for more info.
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