Current Events
All events take place at the Museum unless otherwise stated. Events are open to the public and free to members and children under twelve, except as noted. Donations from non-members is $5 for regular events.
Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut
Saturday October 1, 2022, 5 p.m. at the East Haddam Historical Society & Museum
Presented by the East Haddam Historical Society and The Friends of Rathbun Library
Taverns were an essential part of every Connecticut town.
Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get a night’s lodging.
All are welcome. This event is open to the public and free to EHHS members and children under 12. A $5 donation is requested from non-members.
All are welcome. This event is open to the public and free to EHHS members and children under 12. A $5 donation is requested from non-members.
The Social, Cultural, and Diverse Impact of the Work of W. Langdon Kihn
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Dr. Clifford Bragdon will be presenting a guest lecture on his uncle, the internationally recognized artist, W. Langdon Kihn, whose impact was felt far beyond his art. In addition to his brilliant paintings of western tribes, he increased awareness of medical issues impacting indigenous peoples and brought improvements to their health.
This event is open to the public and free to EHHS members and children under 12. A $5 donation is requested from non-members.
For information call 860-873-3944.
This event is open to the public and free to EHHS members and children under 12. A $5 donation is requested from non-members.
For information call 860-873-3944.
Free Natural History Summer Series at the Museum!
Join us Tuesdays from 2 p.m - 3 p.m. for exciting free programs about Bats, Bears, Snakes, Fishers, and Owls!
The Ultimate Barred Owl Experience
July 19, 2022, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Frank DiNardi, long-time local resident is a raptor enthusiast, photographer, and videographer. He has filmed a family of owls that have grown up right in his own backyard!
Frank DiNardi, long-time local resident is a raptor enthusiast, photographer, and videographer. He has filmed a family of owls that have grown up right in his own backyard!
Bears!
July 26, 2022, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Bears are our wild neighbors. How can we be good neighbors? What is bears’ habitat, diet, and behavior? Current research shows there are approximately 900 bears in Connecticut.
Bears are our wild neighbors. How can we be good neighbors? What is bears’ habitat, diet, and behavior? Current research shows there are approximately 900 bears in Connecticut.
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Ginny Apple is a Certified Master of Wildlife Conservationist (State of CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection).
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Fishers in Connecticut
August 2, 2022, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Paul Colburn, MWC, will focus on the history of the fisher in Connecticut, an overview of fisher habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction. Fisher artifacts are shared with the audience.
Paul Colburn, MWC, will focus on the history of the fisher in Connecticut, an overview of fisher habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction. Fisher artifacts are shared with the audience.
Bats!
August 9, 2022, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Local librarian Maureen Heidtmann moonlights as a bat expert and rehabilitator! She will cover bat populations in Connecticut, the threats they face, and how we can help protect them. She'll bring some of her furry flying friends with her! Maureen has been working with bats for more than 25 years. She is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and a Certified Wildlife Conservationist with the State of Connecticut’s DEEP.
Local librarian Maureen Heidtmann moonlights as a bat expert and rehabilitator! She will cover bat populations in Connecticut, the threats they face, and how we can help protect them. She'll bring some of her furry flying friends with her! Maureen has been working with bats for more than 25 years. She is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and a Certified Wildlife Conservationist with the State of Connecticut’s DEEP.
For Goodness Snakes!
August 16, 2022, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet the snakes of East Haddam! Learn what is special about each of our 14 species of snakes, including habitats and natural history. Live snakes, of course! Presented by a Ranger from Meigs Point Nature Center.
Meet the snakes of East Haddam! Learn what is special about each of our 14 species of snakes, including habitats and natural history. Live snakes, of course! Presented by a Ranger from Meigs Point Nature Center.
CT Summer at the Museum is funded with the support of Connecticut Humanities and the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the federal ARPA.
2022 Special Events
Junk in the Trunk Sale!!!
Saturday May 14, 2022 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sponsored by the East Haddam Historical Society.
Vendor Spots are $25 each. To reserve a spot, please call the museum at 860-873-3944 or 860-759-3049 or email the museum at museum@easthaddamhistory.org.
The East Haddam Garden Club will also be holding their Annual Plant and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Vendor Spots are $25 each. To reserve a spot, please call the museum at 860-873-3944 or 860-759-3049 or email the museum at museum@easthaddamhistory.org.
The East Haddam Garden Club will also be holding their Annual Plant and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Pysanky Eggs Workshop
April 3, 2022. Two sessions, 10 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn how to make beautifully decorated Ukrainian eggs. Pysanky is an art form celebrated all over Eastern Europe at this time of year.
Pysanky artist Sharon Leonard will guide you through the process of planning a design, dyeing and waxing multiple times, and polishing the wax-resist jewel-like egg.
Stylus, wax candles, colored dyes, and eggs will all be provided for you.
East Haddam Historical Society & Museum has hosted this workshop several times. Because of the popularity of the workshop over the years, we will have two sessions, one from 10 a.m.-12 noon and the other from 1-3 p.m.
For those of you who have attended, we'd love to see you make another amazing creation. For those who have never been, please join us for a workshop that will give you the ability to make these every year. Your creations will, of course, go home with you.
Please pre-register early. Call 860-852-5722. Workshop spaces are limited.
Place: The East Haddam Historical Society & Museum
264 Town Street (Route 82)
East Haddam, CT 06423
Cost: $30.00 per person
Ages 8-Adult
Pysanky artist Sharon Leonard will guide you through the process of planning a design, dyeing and waxing multiple times, and polishing the wax-resist jewel-like egg.
Stylus, wax candles, colored dyes, and eggs will all be provided for you.
East Haddam Historical Society & Museum has hosted this workshop several times. Because of the popularity of the workshop over the years, we will have two sessions, one from 10 a.m.-12 noon and the other from 1-3 p.m.
For those of you who have attended, we'd love to see you make another amazing creation. For those who have never been, please join us for a workshop that will give you the ability to make these every year. Your creations will, of course, go home with you.
Please pre-register early. Call 860-852-5722. Workshop spaces are limited.
Place: The East Haddam Historical Society & Museum
264 Town Street (Route 82)
East Haddam, CT 06423
Cost: $30.00 per person
Ages 8-Adult
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