The Naugatuck Historical Society

P.O Box 317, 195 Water Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770 USA
203-729-9039 email:

 

Upcoming Events and Important Dates
                              (events at the NHS Museum unless otherwise noted)
Now Open! Rubber Industry Exhibit in the Ebersole Room of the Museum
SUMMER 2009 Events
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June 26 “Make Flies for Fly Fishing” - Ages 8+
Learn the fun of making flies for fly fishing with Joe Pereira, Marine Biologist at the Milford Marine Biology Lab and instructor at Housatonic Community College .
July 10 "The Cartoon Platoon” - Ages 5 to 95
Learn some of the cartooning techniques ued by professionals as well as Ron Gagliardi’s own use of letters and numbers to create cartoon characters. Ron is an art educator and Cheshire town historian. (Limit: 20 participants)
July 17 “Making a Lasting Impression” - Ages 7+
Create your personal “fossil” with shells and clay with Leslie, Museum Collections Manager (with a separate program leader for younger siblings)
July 24 “Talking Feather/Story Stick” - Ages 7+
Sample customs of some Native American tribes. Decorate a tiny pouch to carry items that mean something to you. Led by Colette, Museum volunteer
July 31 “Tour Town Green Trees/Make a Branch Mobile” - Ages 7+
With Bridget, past President of the Historical Society, learn about the trees on the town Green. Return to the Museum to make a bead & branch mobile. (From your backyard, bring a branch, 1 to 2 feet long.)
August 7 “Pinwheel Art” - Ages 7+
Make your own pinwheel indoors. Museum Educator, Wendy, leads you outdoors to watch the wind work on your pinwheel. Enjoy a summer treat at this season’s final workshop.
Watch for more NHS Museum events on the Naugatuck Community Calendar page of www.American-Towns.com.
Information is found at www.americantowns.com/ct/naugatuck/events.
Board of Director Meetings take place monthly on the third Wednesday, all members are welcome to attend.

For information, call us at 729-9039 or 729-3754 or email

Thanks to our Corporate Members

* New England Realty Group
*
Buckmiller Funeral Homes
* Naugatuck Elks Lodge 967


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