

Books, presentations, and seminars ...
John, president of Vintage Flyer Media LLC, is a captivating storyteller who brings history to life through his engaging presentations, seminars, and books.
His presentations are an experience, delivered in-person or virtually. With over fifty historical talk topics across eight themes to choose from, audiences are sure to be entertained, enlightened, and inspired. Custom Vintage Flyer three-hour educational seminars are available for most topics.
As a proud member of the Organization of American Historians, the Association for the Study of Connecticut History, and Sons of the American Revolution, John is dedicated to sharing his passion for history with others. Prepare to laugh, sigh, and learn as John takes you on a journey through history in just 50 minutes.
Upcoming Presentations
* Many private programs are scheduled but not included on this public listing. If you would like your event listed here, please just let me know.
Self Tour Event - Final Saturday - July 11th: Roger Sherman: A Key Figure In America’s Revolutionary Story - Saturday, July 11, Noon to 4 PM - I was the historian behind the Sherman Historical Society's five-weekend event at the Northrop House Museum in Sherman, CT. If you like colonial history, please visit the exhibit - plan 40 minutes. More than 400 people have visited with very positive reviews!
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July Vintage Flyer Presentations
> July 2 - The American Revolution through the eyes of its people - Private event
> July 7 - Liberty Bell: Brookfield Senior Center, Brookfield, CT, 10:30 AM, in person
> July 8 - Liberty Bell: Monarch Senior Center, Southbury, CT, 2 PM, in person
> July 9 - Roger Sherman, New Milford Library, New Milford, CT, 6 PM, in person
>July 14 - History of Ice Cream, Seymour Senior Center, Seymour, CT 12:15 PM in person
> July 21 - The American Revolution through the eyes of its people, Woodbury Library, Woodbury, CT, 6:30 PM, in person
> July 27 - Roger Sherman, Bethlehem Public Library, Bethlehem, CT, 6:30 PM, in person
August Vintage Flyer Presentations
> August 7 - The energy of falling water – Connecticut’s early water mills - 1 PM, Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield, CT
> August 18 - Charles Lindbergh - There is so much more to his story - 1 PM, New Milford Senior Center
> August 21 -America's First Cookbook – American Cookery - A young country and author who created a culinary upheaval - 6 PM, New Milford Library
> August 27 - Once Upon a Time: Some of the History of the Danbury Fair - Noon, Seymour Senior Center
Seven more events this month, and updating will be complete this weekend.
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New 2027 topics planned for January

Rolling West - The Saga of Wagon Trains and the American Dream

The Wadsworths - Turning Family Traits into Gallery Greats

Pen and Patriotism - Stories behind the people who signed the Declaration of Independence


