Painter s Paradise. Wednesday, May 16, 6pm Dr. John Pfeiffer, Visiting Lecturer at Wesleyan University, Middletown and Old Lyme Town Historian Prehistory of the Lower Connecticut Valley Travel back in time with esteemed Archaeologist and Old Lyme Town Historian Dr. John Pfeiffer who will share his knowledge of the Native American populations that inhabited the Old Lyme area from 10,000 years ago until the early colonial period. His talk will include slides that document his findings of early settlements in the area with particular attention to their village and burial sites in Old Lyme. The Art of Thomas Nason Join print aficionado Charles Farrow for an intimate look at the work of Thomas W. Nason, the prolific Lyme artist who captured the essence of the New England countryside in his astounding copper and wood engravings and woodcuts. Through examples of Nason s prints as well as his printmaking tools, Farrow will investigate the impact that Lyme had upon the artist s work as well as explain Nason s mastery of difficult printmaking techniques.
Campers bring their own lunch.
Weeklong ArtVenture Camps are for kids of all skill levels who are interested in the visual arts. A Land Distinctly Lyme. Campers will also present theatrical skits, keep creative journals, and much more. Special Camp Features include a camp shirt, daily snacks, activities in the Hartman Education Center and Museum galleries, and a fun art show at the end of each session for family and friends. July 27, 7pm Free Old Lyme Midsummer Festival Old Lyme Midsummer Festival featuring an outdoor performance by the United States Navy Band on the lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum.