The Avon Historical Society presents

Yankee Ingenuity Defending the Union

and Inventing the Future An exhibit on display

November through January With very special events

In the Community Room of the Avon Free Public Library

Presented by the Avon Historical Society at the Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Road Avon, CT 06001

For more information and to register, please visit the Library website at: http://avonctlibrary.info

With the support of

Ensign-Bickford Foundation, Inc.

and Avon Public Schools

“Silicon Valley of the 19th Century: Rediscovering the Connecticut Valley’s Industrial Heritage” Picture show and lecture by William Hosley, Terra Firma Northeast November 7 at 7 p.m.

“America’s First Armory” Talk by Alex MacKenzie, National Park Service, Springfield Armory December 7 at 7 p.m.

“On the Wire” A visit with Mrs. Rathburn, Union Army widow and manager of Mystic’s elegant Hoxie House Hotel January 9 at 7 p.m. “Avon’s Explosive Heritage” Talk by Caleb Ensign White, CEO, Ensign-Bickford Industries January 11 at 1 p.m.