CT Spring Antiques Show Looking for Volunteers

The Haddam Historical Society Newsletter published its Haddam Historical Society Newsletter this month. The following information is from the newsletter.

Winter Woolies Continues!

Sunday, February 22, 2015

1 to 3 p.m.

Thankful Arnold House,
14 Hayden Hill Road, Haddam.

Enjoy a “historic” Sunday afternoon in the early 19th century kitchen of the Arnold House Museum to work on your unfinished knitting or needlework project. Enjoy the company of others with NO modern day intrusions. Share knitting knowledge, patterns and stories. Admission is free. Light refreshments. For further information call Lisa at Haddam Historical Society 345-2400 or contact@haddamhistory.org. Cancelled in case of snow.

Connecticut Spring Antiques Show Looking for Volunteers

Amy Roper, Volunteer Coordinator Extraordinaire, is looking for volunteers to work at our largest fundraiser, the Connecticut Spring Antiques Show in March. We have slots available Friday, Saturday and Sunday (March 20 to March 22). If you are interested please shoot her an email at wonkyworks@comcast.net or contact the museum- contact@haddamhistory.org or 860-345-2400.

The Haddam Historical Society will host the 42nd Connecticut Spring Antiques Show on March 21 and 22, 2015 at the Hartford Armory, 360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT. The show is one of the country’s most important venues of early American furniture and accessories. Leading dealers will display outstanding examples of furniture, textiles, porcelain, pottery, silver, pewter, fine art, prints and more. Hours on Saturday are 10-5 and Sunday 11-4. Admission is $15 and parking is free. For additional information visit www.ctspringantiquesshow.com

As in previous years, the 2015 show will feature educational presentations by experts in American decorative arts. Long-time Connecticut historian, writer, and curator William “Bill” Hosley will lead a special tour of the show “Browsing with Bill” on Saturday, March 21 at 3:00 PM. An authority on the culture and furnishings of the Connecticut River Valley, Hosley has lectured throughout the country, is a renowned and lively speaker, a longtime museum curator and a passionate champion of decorative arts and early New England material culture.

Mocha Ware

On Sunday, March 22 at 2 PM, collector, scholar, and mocha enthusiast Jonathan Rickard will discuss mocha ware and its mysterious origins. Author of Mocha and Related Dipped Wares, 1770-1939, Rickards’ talk promises to be colorful.

Another special feature of this year’s show - designed to encourage young collectors to attend - is that visitors ages 35 and younger will be admitted free on Sunday March 22rd. The show also includes a catered tea room, full bar and free parking in the parking garage directly adjacent to the Armory.

Connecticut Flower and Garden Show

Connecticut Flower and Garden Show is at the Hartford Convention Center this Thursday through Sunday, February 19-22. Connecticut’s Historic Gardens will have a booth at the show with volunteers from Haddam Historical Society on Friday and Saturday. Stop by and say hello.

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