August 2023

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Celebration Countdown! REGISTER NOW for the 60th Anniversary Celebration!

We're 18 Days from our 60th Anniversary Celebration! We can't wait to celebrate with you! Join us on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM to celebrate East Haddam Historical Society & Museum's 60th anniversary! We'll celebrate under a tent on the grounds of the Museum. You can bid on an array of silent auction items, enjoy wonderful food prepared by Chef Harry, and be entertained by the live music of Old Dog New Trick. This fundraiser promises to be a great evening and a chance to celebrate with old & new friends! Festive attire is suggested with comfortable shoes -- we'll be on grass under the tent. Bring your friends and family and sit at a table together! REGISTRATION REQUIRED - PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BY CLICKING HERE! If you are paying by check, you still need to register so we have an accurate headcount for the evening.

Ruth Dill Art Show - One Day Only!

Sunday, September 10, 2023, 12 - 4 PM Ruth Dill, longtime East Haddam resident artist, will present a retrospective show of her paintings on Sunday, September 10th at the East Haddam Historical Society Museum at 264 Town Street, East Haddam.  Among the paintings are portraits of Dotty Dill on the farm, Jim Wynn and Amos Shepard’s home and dogs, Elsie Cone’s father and father-in-law, other local residents, a portrait of a Native American, and another of girls playing ‘jacks.’ The show will be held on Sunday, September 10th only, and will be a celebration of the artist’s work. Members and children under 12 are free. Non-member suggested donation is $5.

Janet Lemond presents A Tour of the Goodspeed Opera House Join author Janet Lemond on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM for a presentation about the Goodspeed Opera House. Janet Lemond, author of A Tour of the Goodspeed Opera House, will describe the amazing history of the Opera House, its restoration in the 20th century, and will offer a virtual room-by-room tour of some of the 18th century artifacts. Janet has provided Opera House tours since 2018. As a child, she witnessed the deterioration of the Opera House and the restoration to its present-day splendor. Copies of her book will be available for purchase at the event. While you're there, check out our Goodspeed exhibit in the front lobby! Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 2-3 PM Location: East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, 264 Town Street. The event is free for members and children under 12, with a suggestion donation of $5.00 for non-members. For information call 860-873-3944.

The Museum is Open! Come Visit! Open Saturdays and Sundays through October and by appointment: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Thank You to Our Anniversary Celebration Sponsors!

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