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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Saturday
June 14, 2008
Noon to 4:00 PM
Matthew Curtiss House,
44 Main Street (route 25) |
NEWTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY JOINS IN STATEWIDE OPEN HOUSE DAY
The Newtown Historical Society is pleased to be participating in Fourth Annual Connecticut Open House Day, June 14, from noon to 4.00PM. The Society will be one of approximately 200 art, history and cultural institutions across the state to welcome visitors for the special day sponsored by the Connecticut Commission on Culture an & Tourism. Click here for more info.
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Saturday
July 19, 2008
11am to 5pm
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NEWTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
Come and explore a variety of exceptional Newtown houses and gardens in our 13th Annual House and Garden Tour. The tour will include four antique homes dating from 1767 to 1826 and their beautiful surroundings, as well as a 1994 home with spectacular gardens. Click here for more info.
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Summer History Camp 2008
July 21-25, 2008
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The third annual Summer History Camp will be offered the week of July 21-25, 2008 from 10:00 AM till 1 PM at the Matthew Curtiss House. The cost is $150 per camper. A reservation may be made by sending a $25 non-refundable deposit to Gordon Williams at the Newtown Historical Society post office box.
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Monday
September 8, 2008
7:30 p.m.
At the community room of the
Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown
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NEWTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENS THE SEASON WITH BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Although we are a couple of years removed from the national celebration of his birth, Benjamin Franklin remains the quintessential image of American inventiveness, public service and wit. The Newtown Historical Society will open its fall season of programs with a look at Franklin's life in a presentation by Mike Asselta, on September 8, at 7.30PM, in the community room of the Booth Library, 25 Main Street (route 25) in Newtown center. Click here for more info.
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Tuesday
October 14, 2008 • 7:30 PM
C. H. Booth Library Meeting Room |
FROM
SECOND BANANA TO HEADLINER
Dan Wolinsky
Have you ever wondered how the vice presidents were picked?
As a lot, do they seem obscure to you? Some of them may
have appeared to be on their way to oblivion but then by
an accident of fortune, they were elevated to the supreme
United States position, the Presidency. Dan Wolinksy will
discuss four of these "second bananas" who were elevated
to the purple including Tyler of "Tippecanoe and Tyler,
too" fame and Andrew Johnson who had the misfortune to follow
Abraham Lincoln. Just in time for our upcoming elections,
this should be a fun and informative talk for all.
Click here
for more.
[Please Note: Because of the holiday and the library being
closed on Monday, our program will be held on Tuesday this
month.]
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Sunday,
October 19, 2008
12:00 -- 4:00 PM
Matthew Curtiss House |
OPEN
HOUSE AND LIVING HISTORY DEMONSTRATION
The Society’s
museum will be open featuring a demonstration to be determined
(we are trying to schedule a craftsman to demonstrate the
art of chair caning/weaving). Costumed docents will also
be available to answer questions and give guided tours.
Please watch The Newtown Bee for all the details.
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Monday
November 10, 2008
7:30 PM
C. H. Booth Library Meeting Room
25 Main Street (Route 25) |
LAMBERT
HITCHCOCK: NINETEENTH CENTURY ENTREPRENEUR
Anne Guernsey
Anne Guernsey
will pinpoint the life and accomplishment of Lambert Hitcock
in a colorful power point presentation. She will detail
how Hitchcock happened to be involved in the furniture making
business, and how the business grew and flourished. In addition,
she will spend time discussing the Hitchcock special quality
that made his wares so appealing.
Click here
for more.
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Sunday,
November 16, 2008
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Matthew Curtiss House |
OPEN
HOUSE AND OPEN HEARTH COOKING
The societies annual fall open hearth cooking demonstration will feature our master cook, Patty Graves. Hearth cooking is one of the oldest forms of cooking. Learn about the art of maintaining a controlled fire, the tools and devices used in hearth cooking, preparation methods and methods to test food doneness, all the while smelling the aromas of simmering soup, cornbread and cobbler. Lucky guests may even get to taste a sample.
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Sunday,
December 7, 2008
12:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Matthew Curtiss House |
FAMILY
COUNSELING CENTER HOLIDAY TOUR
Newtown Holiday Festival and House Tour: The Historical Society will host Reggie Delarm of East Knoll Pottery. Before the advent of zippers, thin bands of fabric tape were needed for closing skirts, shirts and pants. These bands were woven on a tape loom. Reggie will show how these ingenious yet simple looms created attractive and functional ribbons and tapes.
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