Books and presentations on several entertaining topics
John Cilio, 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 forty-five 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 a grand experience with John Cilio!
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Upcoming Presentations
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June
> June 11 - Celebrating 175 Years of History in Seymour, Seymour Library, Seymour, CT 6:30 PM, in person
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> June 16 - Juneteenth, New Fairfield Senior Center, New Fairfield, CT 1:30 PM, in person
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> June 17 - Juneteenth, New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT 1:00 PM, in person
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> June 18 - Juneteenth, Meriden Public Library, Meriden, CT 6:30 PM, in person
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> June 23 - Goodyear - The story of a Connecticut native, Granby Senior Center, Granby, CT, in person, 10 AM, in person
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> June 26 - Premier From Connecticut to Capitol Hill: The Statesman's Journey of Roger Sherman, Watertown Library, Watertown, CT 6 PM, in person
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July
​> July 1 - The History of Ice Cream, Newtown Library, Newtown, CT 7 PM Zoom
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> July 2 - The History of Ice Cream, Seymour Library, Seymour, CT 6:30 PM, in person
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> July 14 - Bewitched - Captivating stories about the cast of characters, Bethlehem Public Library, 6:00 PM, in person
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> July 17 - The History of Ice Cream, Brookfield Senior Center, Brookfield, CT, 2 PM, in person
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> July 17 - The History of Ice Cream, Woodbury Library, Woodbury, CT, 6:30 PM, in person
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July 22 - The Liberty Bell, New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT, 1 PM, in person
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We are no longer offering The ABC's of Artificial Intelligence presentation.​
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The 2025 season has sold out!
There are a few dates in December that are possible.