Reminiscing with Sheila: A Connecticut Yankee

Schedule

Sat Sep 19 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00
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Bristol Public Library | Bristol, CT

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Colonists, Tories, indentured servants, cowboys, patent medicine peddlers and more!
About this Event

Join us as local historian and researcher Sheila Orefice traces her ancestors from the 1600's to the 1900's. Featuring tales of sailing to America in 1647, colonial clothing, schools, and chores and games, The “Oblong,” Tories, indentured servitude, cowboys, rags to riches, and a “miracle” Instant cure all patent medicine! A fun multi-media presentation!

Free Admission

RSVP: On Eventbrite, at the library, www.bristollib.com or 860.584.7787 x 3.


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Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Bristol, United States

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