Join us on Thrusday, January 14th at 6:30 for this one-of-a-kind event! The Civil war era was a spooky time in America's history with extensive beliefs in demonology, the occult, seances and exorcisms. American Civil War scholar and author Matthew Bartlett, will talk about the extent of beliefs in the supernatural during the mid 1800s. Interest in the metaphysical and in contacting departed family members was prevalent. To register, call 860.489.6684 or visit us online! Join us for Grover Cleveland's Rubber Jaw on Thursday, November 19th at 6:30pm. Stephen Spignesi will "schools" us all on amazing, little known facts about all of the US presidents! This is sure to entertain and perhaps teach us a few funny facts we didn't learn in history class! Register by calling 860-489-6684 or online. Join us for Vincent: A Portrait by the Postman Roulin on Thursday, November 5th at 6:30. You are in a cafe in Auvers, France...the year is 1890...Joseph Roulin, the Postman, sits silent, still, the embodiment of can Gogh's famous painting. Then the portrait comes to life! The Postman relates van Gogh's personal and artistic journey! Many have called this program "spellbinding" and "profoundly moving". Presented by Ted Zalewski, SAG/AFTRA Registration begins October 15th. Please register by calling 860-489-6684 or online. Join us for Brass Valley: The Fall of An American Industry by Emery Roth II: Book discussion and presentation on Thursday, October 29th at 6:30pm at Coe Park Memorial Civic Center! In this ode to Connecticut’s Naugatuck River Valley, vibrant photos and moving poetry relate the region’s legendary industrial history and ponder its legacy. The story begins in 1802, when two metalworking families joined forces to manufacture brass. Business soared during the War of 1812 with the demand for buttons, and soon brass parts became essential in the age of steam and electricity. As large-scale brass manufacturing grew across what became known as Brass Valley, mill towns along the river, such as Torrington and Waterbury, developed into thriving cultural centers. This continued until 2014, when the last plant closed, and the tradition of soot-covered workers charging generations-old furnaces came to an end. This poignant elegy captures the glowing metal flying through the air at the Ansonia foundry in its final days, as well as abandoned opera houses and train tracks, the vestiges of a dying infrastructure and American way of life. In collaboration with the Torrington Historical Society and the Historic Preservation Trust. No registration required. Join Michele LaRue as she present a theatrical performance of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s The Shadows on the Wall and Elia W. Peattie’s The House That Was Not on Thursday, October 15th at 6:30pm. Shadows is a tale of sudden death, family secrets . . . and things that go bump in the night. House tells the intriguing story of strange sightings on the prairie! This is a must-see Halloween event! Register at 860.489.6684 or online. Join us for Creepy CT Re-Vamped on Thursday, October 1st at 6:30. Registration begins September 15th Join the Smoking Gun Research Agency as they explore what makes the Nutmeg State creepy--including haunts, spooky places and much more! Register by calling 860-489-6684 or online! Join us for an Intro to Genealogy and Ancestry on Thursday, Sept. 10th at 6:00pm . Registration begins September 1st Join Richard Pope as he delves into the past and shows you how to search for your ancestors. He will explore the popular method of using Ancestry.com among other techniques. This interactive event will help you discover your past! The program will end with a Q&A with Mr. Pope about your individual genealogical needs! Register by calling 860-489-6684 or online! Join us as local author Will Siss, who has written about craft beer in Connecticut since 2005 as a columnist for the Waterbury (CT) Republican-American, discusses his book, "Connecticut Beer: A History of Nutmeg State Brewing" (2015, The History Press) on Thursday, July 29th at 6:30pm. Mr. Siss will discusses the history of Connecticut brewing, as well as the current craft beer scene in the state. Best of all, there will be a small tasting after the event! Must be 21 or older to attend. Please bring a valid ID with you! To register call 860-489-6684 or register online! Program held at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford Street, Torrington. Sponsored by Torrington Library and Valerie Manor! Join us on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00pm! While dressing in actual vintage and authentically reproduced undergarments, clothing and accessories, Kandie Carle adds humor, history and intriguing anecdotes about fashion, home life and etiquette of men and women during the Edwardian Period, or as we know it today, the fashion of Downton Abby! A visual delight resplendent with wit and grace it is a refreshing view of a magnificent era in history. Register with Jessica by calling 860-489-6684 or online. Join us on Thursday, July 9th at 6:30 pm as Trish Chambers performs! Who was Louisa May Alcott? How did the society in which she grew up influence her writing, her beliefs, and her behavior. Explore her life as she grows from the rebellious child to an icon of American literature, following a life plan of her own design.This discussion introduces you to what made Louisa May Alcott the imaginative and creative woman she was. Registration begins June 15th. To register, call 860.489.6684 or register online! |
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