Presented as part of continuing education program Watermark University
On Monday, November 4, The Watermark at East Hill will host “Connecticut Inventions,” a lecture exploring unusual inventions created in the state over the last 200 years. The presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the retirement community located at 611 East Hill Road in Southbury.
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The lecture will be presented by Patrick Smith, Curator of Education at the Museum of Connecticut History. He will use objects, photos and graphics from the museum’s collections as part of the lecture.
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“Since the 18th century, inventors from Connecticut have created items that have shaped the way we work, live and play,” said Michelle Bettigole, Executive Director of the Watermark at East Hill. “We look forward to Patrick’s lecture and learning more about the every day and unusual inventions that come from our own backyard.”
A life-long resident of Connecticut, Patrick has worked in museums for over 20 years and previously held positions at the Noah Webster House, Old State House, USS Constitution Museum and Stepping Stones Museum for Children. He received his B.A. in Archaeology from the University of Connecticut and M.A. in Education from the University of Hartford.
“Connecticut Inventions” is part of Watermark University, a continuing education program designed with topics to keep seniors’ minds and bodies fit.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information please call The Watermark at East Hill at 203-262-6868.
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