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Civil War Book-Discussion and Author Signing

Dr. Matthew Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University and…

Giving May 3, 2011 at 02:18 pm

Lecture and Book Signing

Dr. Matthew Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University and…

Schools April 20, 2011 at 11:31 am

0 Recommend Kate Symmonds

How -To Workshop: "Words from the Front" - Looking at Civil…

This workshop will focus on the many untold Civil War stories found in the CHS collections.…

Schools April 28, 2011 at 06:16 pm

0 Recommend Mary Muller

Civil War Quilt Program

The Avon Historical Society and the Avon Free Public Library are co-sponsoring this "Civil War…

Entertainment February 21, 2011 at 09:28 pm

A Tribute to American Civil War Quilts

A program to highlight the contributions of Union and Confederate women during the Civil War.…

Schools April 5, 2011 at 10:36 pm

0 Recommend Heather Tomasetti

Salmon Brook: Civil War Lecture-Part 1- Why the Civil War

The Salmon Brook Historical Society of Granby is presenting a three part Lecture Series on…

Schools April 8, 2012 at 10:07 pm

The Civil War Resonates Today for Avon Author

Roland Hicks has published the first book in a six-part series about that dark era.

Top News December 17, 2012 at 05:01 am

0 Recommend Talcott Mountain Academy

Book Talk by Matthew Warshauer, "Connecticut in the American…

Matthew Warshauer will discuss his recently-published history which encompasses Connecticut’s…

Schools June 9, 2011 at 07:34 pm

0 Recommend Mary Muller

Talcott Mountain Academy Students Re-Enact Civil War

Talcott Mountain Academy students Devon Beirut, Kana Chavez, Randy Cohen, Abigail…

Schools January 30, 2013 at 08:40 pm

Local History Professor Reveals Avon's Ties to the Civil War

The Avon Free Public Library and the Avon Historical Society sponsored a historical talk with…

Government May 5, 2011 at 03:11 am

0 Recommend Lindsay Fetzner

Avon Free Public Library Awarded the 2013 Excellence in…

The Avon Free Public Library was honored with the Excellence in Public Library Service award…

Glenn Grube, Patrice Celli and Tina Panik with their award plaques

Around Town May 13, 2013 at 02:54 pm

0 Recommend Glenn Grube

Civil War Book Discussion with Dr. Matt Warshauer

Join us for a stimulating discussion of the Civil War novel, "March", by Geraldine Brooks, led…

Entertainment January 5, 2012 at 06:18 pm

The Life and Times of William Webb, An African American…

The Avon Public Library continues its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American…

Schools February 28, 2012 at 06:18 pm

Budget Referendum, Civil War Book Signing, Horse Guards May…

Five things to know about May 4, 2011.

Top News May 3, 2011 at 11:48 pm

Up Close and Personal: The Everyday Life of the Union…

The Avon Public Library continues its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American…

Schools September 14, 2011 at 05:42 pm

Photo Gallery: A Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of…

Civil War artifacts exhibited at the Avon Free Public Library.

Around Avon May 14, 2011 at 11:37 am

0 Recommend Paul Talbot

"1863: Lincoln’s Remarkable Year" A Dramatic One-Man…

Why did Lincoln’s views on slavery change once the Civil War began? Through the use of actual…

Schools February 7, 2012 at 12:48 am

An Afternoon With Walt Whitman

A dramatic one man performance by Stephen Collins. The first part of the performance explores…

Schools September 27, 2011 at 12:38 pm

Walt Whitman: A Dramatic One Man Performance

The Avon Public Library continues its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American…

Schools September 14, 2011 at 05:37 pm

0 Recommend Jeanne Leblanc

Budget Passes, Empty Bowl Dinner Tonight, Bloggers Wanted

Five things to know on April 12, 2011

Top News May 12, 2011 at 04:29 am

Civil War Lecture-Part II: Words of Granby

The Salmon Brook Historical Society is presenting a three part Lecture Series on the Civil…

Entertainment April 15, 2012 at 06:08 pm

0 Recommend Heather Tomasetti

The True Meaning of Memorial Day

The holiday began after the Civil War and is still going strong.

Top News May 27, 2011 at 07:06 pm

0 Recommend Anthony Karge

Lincoln Exhibit: Avon Library Will Be One of Only a Few…

The Avon Free Public Library will host national traveling exhibit 'Lincoln: The Constitution…

Government November 28, 2012 at 03:14 am

Historian Reacts to Congressman's Letter on 'Lincoln'…

West Hartford resident Matt Warshauer, who has spoken at the Avon Free Public Library,…

Government February 7, 2013 at 06:22 pm

Corrections for March 28-April 3, 2011

The following corrections have been made.

Top News March 28, 2011 at 12:47 pm

Board of Finance, Public Safety, Civil War Exhibit, Library…

Five things to know about March 28, 2011.

Top News March 28, 2011 at 12:47 pm

Avon Veteran Sees Attitudes Come 'Full Circle' on Vietnam

The Gildo T. Consolini Post 3272 is educating residents about the controversial war,…

Top News March 11, 2013 at 04:06 am

LeGeyt Honors Memorial Day Essay Contest Winners

State Representative Tim LeGeyt, of Avon and Canton, honored Memorial Day Essay Contest…

Success Stories July 23, 2011 at 07:25 pm