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Lecture: The Prize that Got Away

The History of Fishers Island's Tangled Relations with the Mainland

Pierce Rafferty, director of Fishers Island’s Henry L. Ferguson Museum, will present an illustrated lecture that chronicles the history of Fishers Island’s tangled relationships with the mainland, including border line disputes, secession and annexation attempts, and the lobster wars.

Sponsored by the Noank Historical Society, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at The Latham/Chester Store, 108 Main Street, Noank, CT

The public is cordially invited. Refreshments will be served.

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