Time: 10:30am
Join us as Norwich native Zachary Lamothe discusses his two books –
Connecticut Lore: Strange, Off Kilter and Full of Surprises and More Connecticut Lore.
Learn about Connecticut’s haunted history, curious encounters, and forgotten places. Zachary Lamothe’s books take you on fascinating journeys to unique places you can visit such as Branford’s Thimble Islands and the Beckley Furnace in Canann along with interesting stories about the larger-than-life characters in Connecticut’s past such as the legendary strongman Elmer Bitgood of Griswold, the Jewett City vampires and the dead-and-ghostly religious zealot Jemima Wilkinson.
Hailing from Norwich, Connecticut, Zachary Lamothe grew up in a house built in 1752 and from an early age was always intrigued by local lore and history. Zack studied New England history and folklore at Boston University, attaining a degree in American Studies. He earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University and has taught high school special education and history. He is a frequent contributor to Norwich Magazine along with other publications.
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