the avon historical society presents yankee ingenuity · 2014-07-02 · presented by the avon...
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The Avon Historical Society presents
Yankee Ingenuity Defending the Union
and Inventing the Future An exhibit on display
November through January With very special events
In the Community Room of the Avon Free Public Library
Presented by the Avon Historical Society at the Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Road Avon, CT 06001
For more information and to register, please visit the Library website at: http://avonctlibrary.info
With the support of
Ensign-Bickford Foundation, Inc.
and Avon Public Schools
“Silicon Valley of the 19th Century: Rediscovering the Connecticut Valley’s Industrial Heritage” Picture show and lecture by William Hosley, Terra Firma Northeast November 7 at 7 p.m.
“America’s First Armory” Talk by Alex MacKenzie, National Park Service, Springfield Armory December 7 at 7 p.m.
“On the Wire” A visit with Mrs. Rathburn, Union Army widow and manager of Mystic’s elegant Hoxie House Hotel January 9 at 7 p.m. “Avon’s Explosive Heritage” Talk by Caleb Ensign White, CEO, Ensign-Bickford Industries January 11 at 1 p.m.