Programs

    Upcoming Trips and Tours

    Posted on August 10, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    CHECK THE TRIPS PAGE FOR DETAILS

    Wed, October 5 – Covered Bridges/Cathedral of the Pines
    Thu., October 20 – Jack-O-Lantern Spooktacular at Roger Williams Zoo
    Wed., Nov. 16 – Shopping at Woodbury Commons
    Sat., Dec. 3 – New York City on Own
    Wed., Dec. 7 – Newport Playhouse – A Christmas Carol

    UPCOMING HIKES: GILETTE’S CASTLE STATE PARK

    Posted on August 8, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    September 8 – Gillette’s Castle State Park. Ferry Rd. (Rte 148) Lyme CT.
    Meet at the Hadlyme public boat ramp parking lot by the Chester Hadlyme Ferry. (Note: For google maps, search for “Chester-Hadlyme Ferry”. Make sure GPS sends you to Ferry Road in Lyme, not Old Lyme.
    We will walk up a beautiful walkway to the Castle and explore the route
    that was once a narrow gauge train trail. Beautiful CT River views. 2.5 miles.

    Lecture: Transatlantic Airships

    Posted on August 7, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    Upcoming Lifelong Learning Lecture: Transatlantic Airships- September 7th at 1:00pm with the Bow Tie Historian Jason Scappaticci. Most people are familiar with one airship, the Hindenburg, and only because of its tragic ending that was caught on film. Prior to this catastrophic accident though the world experienced an airship craze and competition between countries that pushed companies to design larger and more luxurious airships. This lecture is free for members ($10 each for non-members). Call to pre-register.

    Upcoming Lifelong Learning Lectures & Performances. Mark Your Calendar.

    Posted on August 1, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    Upcoming Lifelong Learning Lectures & Performances are Free for members ($10 each for non-members)

    September 7th at 1:00pm-Transatlantic Airships with the Bow Tie Historian

    October 5th at 1:00pm– The Connecticut Witch Trials with the Bow Tie Historian

    November 2nd at 1:00pm- The 1964/65 NY World’s Fair with the Bow Tie Historian

    November 9th at 1:00pm– Harriet Tubman– A Woman with a Railroad– A one woman show
    stage with Abwao Bandele-Asante

    January 4th at 1:00pm- The Roaring 20’s with the Bow Tie Historian

    January 18th at 1:00pm– The Amistad Story– A one woman show with Abwao Bandele-Asante

    February 1st at 1:00pm– Failed Presidential Assassinations with the Bow Tie Historian

    March 1st at 1:00pm—The SS United States: Fastest Ship in the World with the Bow Tie Historian

    April 5th at 1:00pm– The Sinking of the Titanic with the Bow Tie Historian