Illustrated Lecture
The Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America’s Hurricanes
In this illustrated talk, best-selling historian Eric Jay Dolin contends we must look to our nation's past if we hope to comprehend the consequences of the hurricanes of the future.
Illustrated Talk “A Most Pivotal Decade: Fishers Island In The 1940s”
ZoomMuseum Director Pierce Rafferty will host a virtual rebroadcast of his illustrated talk first presented and recorded at the FI Movie Theater in August 2021. Pierce reveals much that has been forgotten or was never widely known about the 1940s on Fishers Island.
Journeys: Ospreys, Technology, and an Author
ZoomAn illustrated talk by ornithologist Rob Bierregaard that brings to light several decades of research on the ecology and migratory patterns of Ospreys, work that has been greatly aided by evolving technology. This virtual talk also reveals Rob's own journey to becoming a first-time children’s book author.
Turtles of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region
ZoomThis VIRTUAL ONLY illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave, education director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, takes a close look at the lives and habitats of these incredible creatures as well as the threats they are facing due to habitat loss, climate change and the pet trade.
Pollinator Pathway and Controlling Invasive Plants on Fishers Island
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesIllustrated talk by Pollinator Pathway organizer and Nix the Knotweed founder Suzanne Thompson and natural & organic landscaper Petie Reed offering timely gardening advice on how to attract pollinators and combat Knotweed and other invasive plants crowding out our natural ecosystems.
The Wreck of the Steamer Atlantic
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesAn Illustrated talk—both in-person and virtual by Museum Director Pierce Rafferty that chronicles the dramatic story of Fishers Island’s most deadly and consequential shipwreck.
Ceremonial Stonework: The Enduring Native American Presence on the Land
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesILLUSTRATED TALK (in-person and virtual) by documentary photographer Markham Starr on the ceremonial stonework left behind by the indigenous population that occupied New England for 12,000 years. 4-5 P.M. at the Museum, 2nd Floor. Reception to follow.
Modern Houses of Fishers Island and Beyond
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesThis illustrated talk by Jacob Albert of Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc., Boston, Mass., traces modern movements in architecture from the International Style to Post-Modernism, as reflected on Fishers Island. IN-PERSON IS FULLY BOOKED! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR VIRTUAL
Rare Species and Natural Communities of Fishers Island
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesIn this richly illustrated talk, three scientists of the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) will present the results of a two-year inventory of the H.L. Ferguson Museum’s Land Trust properties.
America in Transition: The Gilded Age Years
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesThis illustrated talk by Trudy Coxe, CEO & Executive Director of the Preservation Society of Newport County will cast light on an underappreciated but incredibly lively period in America that bridged the late 19th to the early 20th century.
The Great White Shark – Close to Shore
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesAn Illustrated talk by Executive Director of the Atlantic Shark Institute, Jon Dodd, detailing the latest white shark research in RI (and adjacent waters).
Trespassing, Fences and Fire
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesJoin us for an illustrated talk by artist, writer and naturalist James Prosek, who will discuss his current project documenting Texas prairies.
ELECTRICITY: The Past, Present & Possible Future of Power Generation and Distribution on Fishers Island
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesThis illustrated talk by Museum Director Pierce Rafferty surveys the past, examines the present, and looks to the future of this integral component of our island community.
Hawks of Fishers Island and Our Local Area
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesAn Illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave, Education Director Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Learn the natural history of our local hawk species and their current conservation status in New York, Connecticut and on Fishers Island.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the “Quoddy” Tidal-Electric Power Project
An Illustrated talk by Author Mark Borton, who will reveal the full story that is documented in his new book Moondoggle: Franklin Roosevelt and the Fight for Tidal-Electric Power at Passamaquoddy Bay. Reception and book signing to follow.