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Avon History Podcast Takes A Look Major Landmark

The 'Avon Talks' podcast is available on multiple platforms.

The January edition of the 'Avon Talks' podcast takes a look at the famous Heublein Tower, above.
The January edition of the 'Avon Talks' podcast takes a look at the famous Heublein Tower, above. (Tim Jensen/Patch)

Avon Historical Society

AVON, CT — The January edition of "Avon Talks," the podcast from the Avon Historical Society, is now available and its topic is perhaps the town's biggest historical landmark.

The guest is Jay Willerup, the current board president of the Friends of Heublein Tower.

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The podcast explores the tower’s founding story, introduces its history, discusses some of the notable United States presidents who have graced its halls, and examines its current community impact in the 21st century.

Avon Talks is a monthly podcast about Avon's history, landmarks, and current events from the Avon Historical Society and the Town of Avon.

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It is hosted by Ethan Guo, an Avon resident and current undergraduate student at Tufts University.

Avon Talks is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Google Podcasts, Podcast Index and Amazon Music.

To volunteer with the Friends of Heublein Tower, contact them at info@friendsofheubleintower.org; through its website at www.friendsofheubleintower.org, on Facebook @Friends of Heublein Tower; on Instagram @friendsofheubleintower; or on Twitter @Heublein-Tower.

Find more Avon Talks information on https://avontalks.buzzsprout.com.
Have any questions, concerns, or comments? Reach out to: avontalksahs@gmail.com.

Want to learn more about the Avon Historical Society? Visit www.avonhistoricalsociety.org.

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