June 2023
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"East Haddam: The Epicenter of New England Folklore", presented by Dr. Stephen Gencarella

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Many places throughout New England can claim to be the home of fascinating legends, yet no other town quite matches East Haddam for its fantastical stories. Professor Stephen Gencarella, a folklorist at UMass Amherst and author of several books on New England folklore, will share how centuries of tales of the Moodus Noises—from precolonial times to the present, coupled with tales about the Devil’s Hopyard, ghost stories, historical legends, and remarkable anecdotes about a supernatural black fox -- make East Haddam the epicenter of New England folklore.
 
Dr. Stephen Gencarella is the author of Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut: Hiking the State's Legends, Hauntings, and History. He is the resident folklorist for the Connecticut River Museum and lives in Old Lyme, CT.


Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Location: East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, 264 Town Street
Free for members and children under 12; $5.00 suggested donation for non-members.

For information call 860-873-3944 or email museum@easthaddamhistory.org.
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This Memorial Day, the Board of Trustees and staff of the East Haddam Historical Society & Museum remember and honor those who sacrificed in the service of our country.
We thank you.
Spotlight On Our Volunteers
The Museum has undergone a transformation in preparation for this season's opening on Saturday, June 3rd. Come see the new and refreshed exhibits on the Goodspeed Opera House, the Hamilton Sisters, East Haddam Military History, Venture Smith, the Boardman family, and the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed.

Whether they are painting rooms, moving exhibit cases, matting and framing photos, or hanging new signage, you'll find Joan Orr, Jesse White-Frese', and Peggy Kennedy hard at work applying their creative talents to the Museum's collections. This group of volunteers are excited to share East Haddam's history with you!

Left: Joan Orr, Jesse White-Frese', and Peggy Kennedy planning the new Venture Smith exhibit.
We Open June 3rd -- Visit Our New Exhibits!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in the evening for CELEBRATE 60! East Haddam Historical Society & Museum was incorporated 60 years ago.

The evening will feature food, refreshments, live music, and a brief program celebrating 60 years of your history!

Stay tuned for more details!
Yoga at the Museum continues on Monday nights, 7:00 PM!
$50 for 4 classes or $15 drop-in per class 
 
Enjoy the benefits of yoga in this large, comfortable space at the Museum, taught by Erin Day, owner of Ten Summit Yoga and Earth-Based Wellness. The class is appropriate for all levels, and no previous experience is required.

To sign up contact Erin at 860-262-0248 or tensummitst@gmail.com.
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