"The French Connection" 
Sunday September 8th at 2pm
The Marquis de Lafayette spent time all over the eastern part of the fledging somewhat United States of America. Professor Vincent Pitts will discuss this famous French aristocrat and military officer who volunteered to join the Continental Army as a member of General George Washington's staff. Truly the Marquis is a hero on both continents. The one hour program will be held at the upper level of the Vernon Historical Society building, 734 Hartford Turnpike.
“Witches in Connecticut”
Sunday October 20th 2pm
Bring your own broom for transit back to 17th Century Connecticut and the earliest witch trials in North America. Connecticut, a trendsetter, began hanging witches decades before their brethren in Salem. Annie O’Brien of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will bring to life the harrowing story of witch hangings in the Colonial Period, that haunt us yet! This program will be held in the upstairs meeting hall of the Society at 734 Hartford Tpke.
Textile Mill Work in Eastern Connecticut, 1890-1910
November 9th 10am
Unless you were a physician or an attorney, most of your “career paths” meant farm work or mill work. In this fascinating portrayal of life in a typical textile mill in Eastern Connecticut, you will learn about the factory path. (Next year you will experience the farm path.)
Dr. Bruce Clouette, a field historian and archaeologist will lead us through the reality of textile mill work, so common in Rockville. Location to be determined.