Talk and Book signing by Peter Vermilyea
Sunday, March 26 2017
Talk and Book signing by Peter Vermilyea...
This is an old event, from 2017
Peter Vermilyea teaches history at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village and at Western Connecticut State University. A graduate of New Milford High School and of Gettysburg College, he is the
director of the student scholarship program at the college's Civil War Institute. Vermilyea is the author or editor of four books and fifteen articles, most on Civil War history. He received the 2015 CultureMax Award for his book, Hidden History of Litchfield County.
COLONIAL GOODWIFE
Sunday, September 11 2016
COLONIAL GOODWIFE...
This is an old event, from 2016
The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife
Perhaps women need to be reminded of how far we’ve come in order to see how far we still can go. Discover what life was really like for New England's colonial women - because we've always been curious about: menstruation, sex & birth control, childbirth, sickness & medicine. For instance, in an era when underwear hadn’t been invented, what did women do when they had their periods? What were early American birth control methods? It was suggested that women try jumping backwards seven times after intercourse to expel sperm, drink water that blacksmiths used to cool metals, or insert a mixture of dried crocodile dung and honey into the vagina.
In 2011, Velya Jancz-Urban and her family bought a foreclosed farmhouse in Woodbury, Connecticut, unaware of what the house would reveal. Behind the walls, surprises and secrets waited to be exposed. This became the spark for the novel, Acquiescence. Moving into this 1770 farmhouse ignited Velya's interest in the colonial era. While researching her novel, she became obsessed (in a good way) with colonial women. In Velya’s entertainingly-informative presentation, The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife, even history buffs will learn a thing or two.
The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife not only makes audience members laugh and grimace, but it also honors our foremothers. It’s not about quilting bees and spinning wheels - it’s an interactive presentation about the little-known issues faced by New England’s colonial women.
Ms. Jancz-Urban has traveled throughout New England presenting to libraries, historical societies, women’s groups, and conferences, and has upcoming university, book festival, and women’s history month events scheduled. She regularly hosts book club gatherings at her 1770 Connecticut farmhouse, the primary setting of her novel.
www.colonialgoodwife.com
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
Velya Jancz-Urban is a teacher, author, former Brazilian dairy farm owner, and expert on New England’s colonial women. Her entertainingly-informative presentation, The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife, is a result of the research completed for her novel, Acquiescence. Whooo Eats What?, her first book in a hands-on science series for children, was released in January 2016, and was inspired by her How Cool Is That?! (Hands-On Science) classes. Velya has presented at over 50 venues throughout New England and teaches a variety of historical/medicinal workshops with her daughter. Velya has been married for 33 years and is the mother of two grown children. She has a few too many rescue dogs and cats, is happiest with a fresh stack of library books, loves thrift shops, and is passionate about alternative medicine.
Urban Archeology with Greg Van Antwerp
Thursday, February 8 2018
Urban Archeology with Greg Van Antwerp...
This is an old event, from 2018
From glass plate negatives, to celebrity home movies- come learn about
some of the latest, unique finds of “history hunter” Greg Van Antwerp.
Annual Wine & Song
Saturday, December 1 2012
Annual Wine & Song...
This is an old event, from 2012
Join us for this spectacular annual fundraising event . . .
Annual Wine & Song
December 1 from 5-8 pm
This annual holiday event is the talk of the town! The museum is dressed up for the holidays and has become a holiday destination for many in town. This event is a wine tasting fundraising party with refreshments donated by area restaurants and society members. Holiday entertainment, Raffle Tickets (sold during the evening and winners chosen beginning at 7:15 pm), and Door Prizes.
Tickets are $35.00 each and currently available from the society office (860-354-3069) or from any member of the Board of Trustees.
A Connecticut Slave named Fortune
Sunday, October 13 2013
A Connecticut Slave named Fortune...
This is an old event, from 2013
Fran Smith Lecture and Book Signing
Boardman Store Gallery
October 13 at 2:00 pm
Fran Smith has a new book, "The Black Holocaust of American Slavery and the Underground Railroad".
Her new book will be available for sale and signing. Her presentation will honor the 150th Anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg and the Emancipation Proclamation.
Members Walking Tour of New Milford's Historic Green
Sunday, September 10 2017
Members Walking Tour of New Milford's Historic Green...
This is an old event, from 2017
Join us for a Members Only tour of the historic New Milford Green
