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Upcoming Events

The History of Honey & Beekeeping in Antiquity

July 31, 2025 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Honey has been revered since ancient times, used by the Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Chinese cultures for it’s medicinal properties.  Learn about the religious significance of honey and beekeeping across various faiths, highlighting it’s symbolic and ritualistic roles in this engaging 60 minute lecture.

Modern Calligraphy

July 28, 2025 6:30pm – 8:00pm

In this presentation, we will discuss the importance of hand lettering in a digital world and why it is still relevant. We’ll discuss three different ways modern calligraphy can be written and of course, how to write this modern calligraphy style. We also discuss how you can use the lettering in everyday life. Handouts will be provided.

Hiding in Plain Sight – Connecticut’s Stone Mile Markers

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
6:30pm – 8:00pm

Stone mile markers were placed along Connecticut’s earliest earthen turnpikes starting in the 1700s. Around 600 were placed at one-mile intervals along these turnpikes. An estimated 100-150 remain. Where were they measuring to and from? Who placed them? What was Ben Franklin’s involvement? How did they measure a mile? Where can you find them?

Live Action Role Play with Torch Tales

Friday, July 25, 2025
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Live Action Role Play, or LARP, gives players an opportunity to act out a game in the physical world!

Learn the basics and rules of LARPing, including what it is, how to do it, and what some different roles are. After learning the basics and most importantly the safety rules, we will break into two groups to put your skills to the test LARPing. Grownups are encouraged to join the fun with their kiddos!

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