Books and presentations on a number of entertaining topics
John Cilio is a captivating storyteller who brings history to life through his engaging presentations and books. With John, you'll feel like you're right there in the moment, whether it's standing beside a photographer capturing a pivotal event or witnessing a historic moment unfold.
From military to civilian, commercial to private, John covers a wide range of topics, each presented as a unique piece of our collective history. His presentations are a multimedia experience, delivered in-person or virtually through Zoom. With over two dozen historical talk topics to choose from, audiences are sure to be entertained, enlightened, and inspired.
Prepare to laugh, sigh, and learn as John takes you on a journey through history in just 50 minutes.
As a proud member of the Organization of American Historians and the Association for the Study of Connecticut History, John is dedicated to sharing his passion for history with others. Get ready for an grand experience with John Cilio!
Upcoming Presentations
April
> April 2 - Exploring Cosmic Frontiers - Space beyond our neighborhood: C.H. Booth Public Library, Newtown, CT ZOOM at 7 PM
> April 8 - History of Public Libraries: Bristol Public Library, Bristol, CT in person 6:30 PM
> April 9 - History of Public Libraries: Woodbury Public Library, Woodbury, CT in person 6:30 PM
> April 10 - History of Public Libraries: Richmond Public Library, Richmond, CT in person 6:30 PM
> April 11- History of Public Libraries: Granby Public Library, Granby, CT in person 6:30 PM
> April 12 - Spymistresses: A story of Allied women spies of WWII: Private presentation Brookfield, CT
> April 17 - American Surrealist - Kay Sage: Vernon Senior Center, Vernon, CT in person 2 PM
> April 22 - Spymistresses: A story of Allied women spies of WWII: Granby, Senior Center, Granby, CT in person 2 PM
> April 30 - The energy of falling water - Early Watermills: Terryville Public Library, Terryville, CT in person 6 PM
May
> May 2 - Waterways of Progress: Exploring the legacy of Canals in Early America: Keystone Place at Newbury Brook, Torrington, CT - Private
> May 7 - Waterways of Progress: Exploring the legacy of Canals in Early America: C.H. Booth Public Library, Newtown, CT ZOOM at 7 PM
> May 14 - Hudson River Painters- An Artistic landscape fraternity: Sherman Senior Center, Sherman, CT - in person - 12 noon
> May 16 History of Electric Cars: Avon Free Library, Avon, CT- in-person 6:30 PM
> May 21 - Secrets to time - Limitless possibilities with the invention of photography: Woodbury Public Library, Woodbury, CT in person 6:30 PM
> May 24 Spymistresses: A story of Allied women spies of WWII: Granby Senior Center, Granby, CT - in person 10 AM
> May 30 Beatrix Farrand- Aspirations that transcend time: Brookfield Senior Center, Brookfield, CT - in person 1:30 PM
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