Books and presentations on several entertaining topics
John, president of Vintage Flyer Media LLC, is a captivating storyteller who brings history to life through his engaging presentations and books. With John, you'll feel right there at the moment, whether standing beside a photographer capturing a pivotal event or witnessing a historic moment unfold.
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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 via Zoom. With over fifty historical talk topics to choose from, audiences are sure to be entertained, enlightened, and inspired. Custom three-hour educational seminars are available for most topics. 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, 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. Get ready for a grand experience.
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Upcoming Presentations
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October
​>October 7 - Arshile Gorky - Could he be the last Surrealist and the first Abstract Expressionist, C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT 7 PM, ZOOM
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>October 14 - Charles Lindbergh - There is so much more to his story, Meriden Public Library, Meriden, CT, 6 PM, in-person
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> October 21 - Bewitched: Captivating stories about a cast of characters, New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT, 1 PM, in-person
>October 23 - Tombstones - A historical look at America's first sculpture, Woodbury Library, Woodbury, CT, 6:30 PM, in-person
November
​>November 1 - Reviving a Landmark - The majestic return of Notre Dame, Sherman Library, Sherman, CT TBD time, in-person
>November 4 - Tombstones - A historical look at America's first sculpture, C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT 7 PM, ZOOM
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>November 5 - Exploring the Cosmic Frontier: The significance of space and beyond, Seymour Library, Seymour, CT 7 PM in-person
>November 14 - America's First Cookbook: 1796 – American Cookery, Granby Senior Center, Granby, CT 10 AM
>November 18 - The Lafayette Escadrille - Americans defending democracy, New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT 1 PM, in-person
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Excerpt from a sponsor's newsletter, Fall 2025
