Historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley

The Last Green Valley invites you! What: Historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley When: Friday, May 20, 2016 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Tourtellotte Memorial High School?s 1909 Building, 785 Riverside Dr. (Rte. 12), Thompson, CT 06255. (Enter up the steps & through the front door, take a right up the stairs to Ryscavage Auditorium) More info! Who: All historical societies, librarians, or other like-minded organizations that focus on preserving and passing on our history. Topic: The Thompson Historical Society formed in 1968 and works to preserve Thompson records, artifacts and buildings. Volunteers will share their knowledge about local lithic (stone) structures and Indian cairns. The age-old question ?to share or to not share? our historical finds may arise. Why: Rich history exists in our National Heritage Corridor. Stories beg to be passed on, and our skills & talents shared! Schedule: 6:30-6:45 p.m. Arrive & Mingle 6:45-7:00 p.m. Brief Introductions 7:00-8:00 p.m. Presentation by THS, Joe Iamartino on lithic structures 8:00-8:15 p.m. Brief presentation by THS, Joe Lindley on recent easement & Indian cairns 8:15-8:30 p.m. Q&A, Refreshments, Wrap-up Join us for the 2nd Historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley in 2016! THE GOAL? To offer a quarterly event, featuring an exciting & informative historical topic each session, presented by each of you! Show off your specialty. Instead of working alone & duplicating efforts, let?s pitch in to work & learn together! After all, HISTORY is OUR STORY. Together we care for it, enjoy it and pass it on. Join the collaboration to conserve our history in the National Heritage Corridor. Secure your spot now! RSVP TO marcy@tlgv.org or call 860-774-3300. http://thelastgreenvalley.org/ http://www.thompsonhistorical.org/