The Lyman Allyn Art Museum will host Thames River Heritage Park’s winter lecture series, “Stories from the Park.” In the six-part series, Connecticut authors will talk about significant local history and culture.
The lectures are scheduled on Wednesday evenings beginning Jan. 4 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Those attending in-person will have an opportunity to meet the authors, purchase books and have them signed. Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served during the reception.
Early Registration: Members $10/Non-members $15Registration after 12/29: $15 Members / $20 Non-members
January 4 lecture:The first lecture will feature Gail B. MacDonald, New London resident and author of “Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline: Philanthropy in the Gilded Age.” She will speak on “Morton Plant: Gilded Age Gossip, Giving and the (income) Gap.”
Both in-person and virtual attendance is offered. Seating is limited, so advance registration is required. Interested participants may register at the Thames River Heritage Park website http://www.thamesriverheritagepark.org.
For more information, please contact Cara Brenan cbrennan@thamesriverheritagepark.org at Thames River Heritage Park.
