Calendar of Events

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Thursday, February 20, 2025	5 p.m.	Members Meeting Waterford Public Library meeting room downstairs. Business meeting to discuss past and future programs, committee reports. Members are encouraged to attend and offer comments and suggestions and may volunteer for various positions.
Thursday, February 20, 2025	6 p.m. social 6:30 p.m. program	Public presentation: "Researching Great Neck's pre-Civil War Freed Slaves: A Continuation". John Morgan, self-described archivist/historian/"Their-storian" and caretaker of West Neck Cemetery in Waterford, reports on his further research on the topic he first covered in February 2024. Co-sponsored with the Waterford Public Library. Waterford Public Library Meeting Room. Free, open to the public.
Saturday, April 12	10 a.m.- 1 p.m.	Reopening Celebration of the Ralph Madara Blacksmith Shop. Extensive repairs were made to the forge, which was closed over the winter months. Observers young, old and in-between are welcome to watch the blacksmiths at work again making hand-forged items, some of which will be for sale. Contributions to the forge restoration are greatly appreciated!
Saturday, May 3	8:30 a.m. - Noon	"Tending our Buildings." Annual clean-up of our historic buildings. We dust, clean, take down the curtains and polish the furniture! Members are encouraged to attend and lend a hand!
Saturday, May 10	10 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Second Saturday: "Common Threads: Fiber Arts in 1850s Waterford" with the Dirty Blue Shirts living historians. Demonstrations, quilting, tours of our historic buildings.
June 1-30	Library hours.	"Portraits of the Irish in Waterford" The Perkins Family of Waterford: An Exhibit of Family Portraits and memorabilia displayed on the art wall at the Waterford Public Library for the month of June, open during library hours. Come learn about the three generations of Perkins who helped to build the Waterford community through service to the Town.
June 12	5 p.m.	Members Meeting in Jordan Park House All members are encouraged to attend and hear of the Society's programs, finances and progress. There are many roles to play in our Society, and we welcome new ideas and energy from our members!
Saturday, June 14	10 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Celebrating CT Open House Day! Second Saturday: "Portraits of the Irish in Waterford." With the Dirty Blue Shirts. Learn about the legacy of those Irish immigrants who came to Waterford to work and prosper. Demonstrations, tours of historic buildings.
Saturday, July 12	9-10 a.m.	Semi-Annual Members Meeting with a breakfast potluck for members. Jordan Park House. All members are encouraged to attend and hear of the Society's programs, finances and progress. There are many roles to play in our Society, and we welcome new ideas and energy from our members!
Saturday, July 12	10 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Second Saturday: "Summer at Sea" with the Dirty Blue Shirts. Sea chanteys, rope-making, sailmaking and repairing. Demonstrations and tours of historic buildings.
Thursday, July 31	4:30 Social Time 5 p.m. Concert	Edward MacDowell Piano Concert Celebrating the lives of philanthropist, pianist Marian Nevins MacDowell and the famous composer Edward A. MacDowell and their influence on American art. A piano concert showcasing the works of Edward A. MacDowell was planned for Art In Waterford in 2024. It will take place on July 31 at the Waterford Community Center Community Room. Talented local pianists will play from MacDowell's extensive repertoire, including "To a Wild Rose." Ticket information is forthcoming.
Saturday, August 9	11 a.m.	Waterford Town Parade. Our historic buildings will remain closed, but Jordan Green will be filled with townspeople, floats, and celebration!
Saturday, September 13	10 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Second Saturday: "West Farms/Waterford in the Revolution" with the Dirty Blue Shirts as the USA prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. Originally a part of New London, Waterford was known as West Farms. Demonstrations, tours of historic buildings.

Calendar of Events 2025

Remember to visit the Waterford Historical Society's Facebook page for frequent updates and event notices for which you can register or indicate interest. Events are also published in The Day newspaper, Waterford Patch and the Connecticut Tourism Office website, ctvisit.com.

All events are free and open to the public
We are a not-for-profit organization. Donations support our programs, help maintain and preserve our buildings and are gratefully accepted!
Members are encouraged to attend monthly meetings; visitors are always welcome and may join the Society at meetings and events.