Books, presentations, and seminars ...
John, president of Vintage Flyer Media LLC, is a captivating storyteller who brings history to life through his engaging presentations, seminars, and books.
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His presentations are an experience, delivered in-person or virtually. With over fifty historical talk topics across eight themes to choose from, audiences are sure to be entertained, enlightened, and inspired. Custom Vintage Flyer three-hour educational seminars are available for most topics.
As a proud member of the Organization of American Historians, the Association for the Study of Connecticut History, and the Connecticut League of Museums, John is dedicated to sharing his passion for history with others. Prepare to laugh, sigh, and learn as John takes you on a journey through history in just 50 minutes.
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Upcoming Presentations
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November Vintage Flyer Presentations
​>November 1 - Reviving a Landmark - The majestic return of Notre Dame, Sherman Library, Sherman, CT 11 AM, in-person
>November 5 - Exploring the Cosmic Frontier: The significance of space and beyond, Seymour Library, Seymour, CT 7 PM in-person
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>November 11 - Tombstones - A historical look at America's first sculpture, C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT 7 PM, ZOOM
>November 14 - America's First Cookbook: 1796 – American Cookery, Granby Senior Center, Granby, CT 10 AM, in-person
>November 18 - Being rescheduled The Lafayette Escadrille - Americans defending democracy, New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT 1 PM, in-person
December Vintage Flyer Presentations
> December 2- Secrets your parents never told you about Christmas Songs, C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT, 6:30 PM, ZOOM
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> December 3- Secrets your parents never told you about Christmas Songs, Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT, Noon in-person
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>December 5 - Pearl Harbor, Granby Senior Center, Granby, CT 10 AM, in-person
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>December 8 - Christmas Past - A nostalgic look at how we celebrated the holiday, private Torrington, CT, 2 PM
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>December 10 - Christmas Past - A nostalgic look at how we celebrated the holiday, Litchfield Community Center, Litchfield, CT 12:30 PM, in-person
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>December 16 - Christmas Past - A nostalgic look at how we celebrated the holiday, New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT, 1 PM, in-person
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>December 17 - Christmas Past - A nostalgic look at how we celebrated the holiday, Seymour Public Library, Seymour, CT, 6:30 PM, in-person
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