Live, Virtual Program: Author Talk -- Connecticut Lore: Strange, Off Kilter and Full of Surprises

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Zack Lamonthe will take you on a tour traveling to the far-reaching corners of the state to discover Branford’s Thimble Islands and the Beckley Furnace in Canaan. Learn about larger-than-life characters like the legendary strongman Elmer Bitgood and the dead-and-ghostly religious zealot Jemima Wilkinson. Discover that Connecticut is “full of surprises” and worth investigating whether you’re a local or an out-of-towner.

Zack Lamonthe studied New England history and folklore while a student at Boston University, attaining a degree in American Studies. He earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University and has taught high school special education and history.

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Event Type(s): Author & Book Talks

Age Group(s): Adults

Presenter: Zack Lamonthe

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