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Event
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Location
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Feb. 12
2pm
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Join Jeff Williams, producer and host of the radio program At the Ritz! as he presents a lecture based on his new book Home of Happy Dancers: The Story of Bridgeport, Connecticut's Ritz Ballroom. He will entertain us with photos, stories and anecdotes from both the performers and guests of the famous ballroom. This event is free to the public and the book will be available for purchase at the lecture. Light refreshments will be served.
There are no reservations required, but seating is first come first serve. For further information Visit Jeff's website.
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Trumbull Library
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March 4
2pm
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Company G. 14th
Regiment CT Volunteer Infantry
perform drills and demonstrations
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Abraham Nichols Park
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March 18
2pm
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Mary Lou Pavlick's living history performance, "A Civil War Doctor's Wife" is based on the unpublished family letters between her great great grandmother, Mary Ann Lewis Bronson, and her husband, Dr. George Bronson during the Civil War. This program is free, but donations are appreciated. For further information on this presentation, visit Mary Lou Pavlick's website
. Seating is limited - Register by calling the Trumbull Library (203) 452-5197 to sign up for this program or better yet use this link
to register on-line.
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Trumbull Historical Society Museum
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March 25
2pm
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Derby resident, James Connery and also commander of the 20th and 29th CT Infantries, portrays Colonel William Burr Wooster. Colonel Wooster pay the museum a visit to discuss his experiences in the Civil War. Joining him will be Miss Jay Wallace of Ansonia, the daughter of an CT industrialist. This program is open to the public. A donation of $5 for non-members and $3 for THS members is suggested.
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Trumbull Historical
Society Museum
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April 1
2pm
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"Jo Hansling's Tribute to Civil War Quilts"
Jo Hansling a passionate quilter and craftswoman will be our speaker. At this lecture you will learn interesting facts such as, during the Civil War women im the North used patriotic red, white, and blue fabrics for their quilts. In the South, most quilts were made by slaves, but some owners sewed to support the war effort. Quilts were designed to support different causes and even, perhaps, the Underground Railroad! Seating for this presentation is limited - Register by calling the Trumbull Library (203) 452-5197 to sign up for this program or better yet use this link
to register on-line.
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Trumbull Historical Society Museum
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April 15
2pm
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Jeff Cook and the Trumbull Lions Club present "Connecticut Civil War Memorabilia." An exhibit that emphasizes Connecticut's participation in the Civil War. Exhibit opening day at the Historical Society
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Trumbull Historical
Society Museum
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May 6
2pm
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Spirit of Black Rock
Ancient Fife and Drum Corp
performance and presentation
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Trumbull Historical Society (outside)
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May 20
2pm
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Jeff Cook and the Trumbull Lions Club return to the Historical Society to
give a presentation on Connecticut Civil War Memorabilia and involvement in the Civil War
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Trumbull Historical
Society Museum
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