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 through 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 an grand experience with John Cilio!
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Upcoming Presentations
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November
​> November 6 - Waterways of Progress: Exploring the legacy of canals in Early America, Woodbury Library, Woodbury, CT, in-person 6:30 PM
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> November 7 - Connecticut Innovations, Brookfield Senior Center, Brookfield, CT, in-person 1:30 PM
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> November 12 - The Danbury Fair, C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT, Zoom 7 PM
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> November 19 - Connecticut Aviation, Newington Senior Center, Newington, CT, in-person at 1 PM
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> November 20 - Connecticut Innovations, Seymore Library, Seymore, CT, in-person 6:30 PM
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> November 25 - America's First Cookbook, Private, Torrington, CT, in-person at 1:30 PM
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December
​> December 4 - Landmarks of Connecticut, Mattituck Museum, Waterbury, CT, in-person, 1 PM
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> December 6 - Secrets your parents never told you about the history of Christmas carols and songs, Granby Senior Center, in-person, 10 AM
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> December 10 - Secrets your parents never told you about the history of Christmas carols and songs, New Milford Senior Center, in-person, 1 AM
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> December 12 - Secrets your parents never told you about the history of Christmas carols and songs, Brookfield Senior Center, Brookfield, CT, in-person, 1 PM
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> December 17 - Christmas' Past - A nostalgic look at how we celebrated the holiday, C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT, Zoom, 7 PM
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