Upcoming Events

Monday, Mar 10, 2014
7:30pm
C.H. Booth Library
25 Main St., Newtown, CT

We regret to announce that due to the unavailability of the C.H. Booth Library, this event has been canceled.
Please consider visiting us at the Meeting House for a presentation by Gordon Williams. Details are below.

Monday, Mar 10, 2014
7:30pm

The Meeting House
31 Main St., Newtown, CT

A presentation by Gordon Williams

Please join us on Monday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. for a presentation given by Gordon Williams on "The President and the Madman". The presentation will focus on how James Garfield could have been a remarkable president but his life was cut short by Charles A. Guiteau, a madman who believed he was fulfilling God's wish for him to kill the President. Unfortunately, Garfield's presidency lasted just 200 days and after a long, painful battle with infections, Garfield died.

Gordon Williams is a retired history teacher, and is a former Teacher of the Year in Trumbull. He is also a past president of the Newtown Historical Society who loves to spin a historic tale. He has spoken many times before local groups, including an annual talk for the Society.

Come and join us for a most enlightening presentation.

Sunday, Mar 16, 2014
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Matthew Curtiss House
44 Main St., Newtown, CT

Please join us as we welcome Rebecca Arkenberg back for a family weaving event. Rebecca, a textile artist and art historian from Stratford, will give a weaving demonstration on her portable loom and tell the story of Silas Burton, an 18th Century weaver. In addition, she will be bringing cardboard looms to teach weaving to any visitors that would like to try their hand at this timeless craft.

Sunday, Apr 13, 2014
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Matthew Curtiss House
44 Main St., Newtown, CT

Jim Degen of Brookfield will be joining us with his portable lathe to present a woodturning demonstration.

Woodturning is a form of woodworking that creates wooden objects on a lathe. It differs from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it.

Monday April 14, 2014
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Community Room of the Booth Library
25 Main St., Newtown, CT

A Special Presentation by Arthur N. Gottlieb, LCSW, CSA

It is estimated that over 12 million people passed through Ellis Island, from the time it opened in 1892 through the year 1954 when the last immigrant passed through its door. Join us for a photo tour of this iconic New York landmark that represents America's rich cultural heritage.

Monday, May 12, 2014
7:30 pm
C.H. Booth Library
25 Main St., Newtown, CT

Join Jini Jones Vail as she explores the role General Rochambeau played in the Revolutionary War, with a focus on his journey through Connecticut. Ms. Vail will have available copies of her recently released book titled "Rochambeau, Washington's Ideal Lieutenant", which she would be happy to sign.