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Powerpoint
Presentations [Title, Town Presented in, Timeframe]
The
Influence American Indian Pathways had on Connecticut
Transportation Systems & Settlements
Indian
Pathways & Settlements Powerpoint- Newtown, Connecticut
(Fall 2010)
Indian
Pathways & Settlements Powerpoint- Canaan, Connecticut
(Summer 2010)
Indian Pathways & Settlements
Powerpoint- Sheffield, Connecticut (Spring 2010)
Indian
Pathways & Settlements Powerpoint- Derby, Connecticut
(Spring 2009)
Indian Pathways & Settlements
Powerpoint- Sharon, Connecticut (Spring 2009)
Indian Pathways & Settlements
Powerpoint- Ridgefield, Connecticut (Spring 2009)
Indian Pathways & Settlements
Powerpoint- Redding, Connecticut (Spring 2009)
Mark Twain
New Powerpoints on Mark
Twain's Redding. 84 slides of why Mark
Twain's time in Redding is of importance.Mark
Twain and Helen Keller's Relationship.
Understanding
Mark Twain Preview (Winter
2011)
Mark
Twain and Helen Keller - Easton, Connecticut (Fall 2010)
Mark
Twain and Russia - Boston, Massachusetts (Summer 2010)
Samuel
L. Clemens. Who was Mark Twain? - Rye, New York (Spring
2010)
Mark
Twain's Connecticut - Manchester, Connecticut (Spring
2010)
Mark
Twain's Time in Redding - Redding, Connecticut (Spring
2010)
Mark Twain's Arrival in Redding
- Redding, Connecticut (Spring 2009)
100 years of Redding, Connecticut
History - Redding, Connecticut (Spring 2009)
Georgetown
Georgetown- Factory Town - Redding,
Connecticut (Spring 2010)
Branchville
Branchville's
Mining Industry - Branchville, Connecticut (Spring 2011)
Current
Projects (click links to pop-up examples in new window):
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The
Mark Twain Centennial Project-
This project's objective is to promote and raise awareness
of Clemens' time in Hartford and Redding, Connecticut
by showcasing the towns & cities connected to his
time here in Connecticut.
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Pride
in Place. Programs that help local children realize
all the history that surrounds them and gets them excited
about where they live. Eventually I'd like to attempt
to get these tours on video. The idea being- I show people
what's so cool about their hometown.
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Walking
Tours Redding, Georgetown and Branchville. Spring and
Fall. Many of this year's tours involved Mark Twain related
tours of Redding.
Most notably-
Malcolm Forbes of Newsweek;
Hillel Italie of Associated Press;
Robert Hirst of Mark Twain Papers;
Alan Kitty of Mark Twain's
Last Stand.
Next Tour: TBD
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Online
Tours via Google Maps- Tour of My
Brother Sam is Dead towns, events and locations related
to the novel and Mark
Twain's Redding. Helping people better understand
history by giving them the opportunity to view interactive
historical maps from the comforts of home.
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Promotion
of The
Mark Twain Library's importance - offline and online
exhibits. I also write newspaper articles that promote
the library locally and assist National writers who wish
to know more about the library and its importance for
nation-wide audiences.
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Promotion
of Putnam's
Encampment at Putnam Park- offline and online exhibits.
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My
Brother Sam is Dead Reader's Guide for Teachers and
Students- book, e-book and online resources.
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My
Brother Sam is Dead Seminars for Teachers and Students-
classroom presentations & tours of Redding.
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Stormfield-
Showcasing Twain's Final Home- offline and online exhibits.
Keep
the History Flowing!
Donations Processed via Google Checkout:
Connecticut Map Sponsor Link:
Map
and Geographic Image Collection @ UCONN
They call it MAGIC and it is quite amazing: aerials, old maps,
etc.
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