The History Of Race Rock Light 2
An illustrated lecture by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty.
The talk is a modified version of the talk given last summer.
Wednesday December 4th at 5:00 p.m.
Place: The F.I. Library
7th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing and Oyster Gathering
Friday, November 29, 2013
2:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
The History of Race Rock Light
An illustrated lecture by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty.
Presentation will examine the history of Race Rock Light from concept to completion while celebrating the engineering feat accomplished by Francis Hopkinson Smith and his partner in construction, Capt. T.A. Scott of New London.
Sunday, August 25th. Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Union Chapel.
Ahoy Matey
Children's Program
This dramatic play program is all fun! Children can dress as pirates to set the mood for a walk down the plank on the way to loads of swashbuckling activities. Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Time: 2-3 p.m.Place: The Museum
Population Talk – 2
An illustrated lecture by HLFM Director Pierce Rafferty.
This "big picture" talk examines the rise and fall of Fishers Island's population from first European settlement to date with a focus on the factors shaping the numbers in the critical post-WWII period.
Sunday, August 18th, 2013. Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Union Chapel.
Owl Prowl
Children’s Program
Get up close and personal with a live owl, dissect owl pellets and learn about owls’ unique adaptations for nocturnal life. Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Time: 2 p.m.Place: The Museum
Creature Features at the Ocean
Children's Program
This popular Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut family program turns all participants into seaside nature detectives. Join us as we explore animals and their special adaptations for living in water and on land. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Time: 2-3 p.m.Place: at South Beach
Peek into a Pond
Children's Program
Get mucky as we discover what creatures are living in our ponds. We'll have nets and buckets so you can take your best shot at catching frogs, tadpoles, fish, insects and more! Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Time: 2 p.m.Place: The Museum
Meet the Animals
Children's Program
Children and adults alike will learn about ecosystems, habitats, food webs and more during this popular Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut family program. Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Time: 2 p.m.Place: The Museum.
History of Plum Island, NY
An illustrated lecture by author Ruth Ann Bramson.Talk will chronicle the history of neighboring Plum Island from the time of pre-colonial Indian settlement through to its interim use as a coastal defense fort and, more recently, as the site of a government research facility.
Sunday, July 28th. Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Union Chapel.
