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Lyme Public Hall Association
Spring/Summer/Fall 2008
For more information, call Wendy Hill at 434-2961
Saturday, May 17, 9AM to~12PM- Connecticut River Cruise
and Brunch
Aboard the Riverquest, we will explore the area north of the East Haddam Bridge, search
for the site of the homestead of Venture Smith, and venture onto the Salmon River. Brunch
and beverages provided. Reservations and prepayment are required: members of the Lyme
Public Hall, $35; nonmembers, $40. The boat will leave from the Hamburg Cove Yacht
Club, 13 Cove Road, Lyme at 9AM. Proceeds support the Lyme Public Hall's historical
programs. To reserve a space on this trip, call Marilyn Wilkins at 434-1211.
Thursday, May 29, 7PM at the Lyme Public Hall
Working the Land: The Story of Connecticut's Agriculture
Film screening with a personal appearance by award winning filmmaker Ken Simon.
The Lyme Public Hall and the Lyme Land Conservation Trust are co-sponsoring this screening
of the film, narrated by actor Sam Waterston, which chronicles Connecticut's farm
legacy from it's earliest history to present-day agriculture. After the film, a panel of
people involved in local agriculture will be available to answer questions. Free.
Thursday June 12, 6PM at the Lyme Public Hall
Annual Meeting & Potluck Dinner
Special Program to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Local History Archives.
Community Potluck Dinner begins at 6:00 PM followed by the meeting and the program.
Bring a main course, salad or desert to share for the potluck dinner. Beverages, plates
and utensils will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, June 21, 11AM, rain date June 28
Tiffany Farms Tour
Learn how milk cows are raised from birth to productive years and how the milk is
processed. See pedigreed Holsteins. No charge. Space is limited. For reservations, call
Marilyn Wilkins 434-1211
July 4th, 9AM-1PM, and July 5th & 6th, 1-5PM at the
Lyme Public Hall
Treasures in the Archives
An exhibit of items selected to illustrate the diversity of the materials donated over the
past ten years. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Saturday, August 2, 9-1PM
Annual Lyme Public hall Tag Sale
A bargain hunter's delight! Furniture, tools, small appliances, housewares, linen, toys,
decorative, and gift items. Proceeds support the Lyme Public Hall's historical programs,
archives, and maintenance of building.
Sunday, September 7, 2PM at the Lyme Public Hall
An Overview of Lyme's cemeteries-A Talk and Walk with
Parker Lord
Selectman and Lyme history enthusiast Parker Lord, will give a talk with slides on the
cemeteries of Lyme with an emphasis on restoration and preservation. After the talk, join
Parker for a guided walk at the North Lyme Cemetery behind the Lyme Congregational Church.
Sunday, September 28, 2PM at the Lyme Public Hall
Anne Farrow-Complicity- How the North Profited, Promoted,
and Prolonged Slavery
Anne Farrow, author and journalist will present highlights of the book she co-authored.
She was editor and writer for the Hartford current for twenty years and is currently
managing editor of a project to build a website for ECHO-Encyclopedia of Connecticut
History Online. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Thursday, October 23, 7PM at the Lyme Public Hall
Charles Farrow-Milling Around Some More - Lower
Connecticut Valley Water Mills
Ever wonder how water mills worked? Charles Farrow, East Haddam Historical Society
President, will present a talk with slides of historic photos and what remains today mills
powered by water in Hemlock Valley brook and Whalebone Cove.
Friday and Saturday, November 7 & 8 at the Lyme Public
Hall
An Exhibit and Sale of Works by Lyme Artists
Friday, November 14, 5-7 PM
The Lyme Public Hall's Traditional Chowder Dinner
Traditional chowder dinner at the Lyme Public Hall with corn chowder, Rhode Island clam
chowder, Marilyn's special cole slaw, and apple crisp, all home-made with fresh
ingredients. Aged Cabot cheddar cheese, courtesy of Tiffany Farms, and a variety of breads
from Vanderbrooke Bakery in Old Saybrook will also be on the menu. Everyone is welcome.
Proceeds will support the Lyme Public Hall's historical programs, archives, and the
preservation of the building. For information, call Janis at 434-8566
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