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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. 

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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 the Connecticut League of Museums, 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.

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Upcoming Presentations

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* 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.

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March Vintage Flyer Presentations

> March 10 - Spymistresses: New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT 1 PM in person

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> March 10 - Spymistresses: Seymour Library, Seymour, CT 6:30 PM, in person 

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> March 13 - Early Inns and Taverns across Connecticut: Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield, CT,

1 PM, in person

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> March 16 - The Language of Freedom - How Revolutionary Rhetoric Inspired a Revolution: Gunn Memorial Library & Museum, Washington, CT, 6 PM ZOOM Register at this library link  

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> March 19 -  Illustrated Connecticut - The Story of John Barber, Illustrating CT before Photography: Woodbury Public Library, Woodbury, CT 6:30 PM, in person 

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> March 22 - Spymistresses: Sherman Library, Sherman, CT, 11 AM, in person 

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April Vintage Flyer Presentations

> April 8 - The American Revolution through the eyes of its people: Litchfield Community Center, Litchfield, CT, 12:30 PM, in-person

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> April 13 - The Majestic Return of Notre Dame: Granby Senior Center, Granby, CT 10 AM in-person

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> April 14 - The Majestic Return of Notre Dame: New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT, 1 PM in person

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> April 21- Connecticut's Charter Oak, A symbol of Freedom: Seymour Library, Seymour, CT,  6:30 PM, in person

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> April 29 - The Liberty Bell: Woodbury Public Library, Woodbury, CT 6:30 PM, in person 

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May Vintage Flyer Presentations

> May 12 - American Aces, New England Air Museum: Windsor Locks, CT, 10 AM, in-person

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> May 17 - 175 Years of Seymour's History: Seymour Historical Society, Seymour, CT, 2 PM in-person

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> May 19 - From Connecticut to Capitol Hill: The statesman's journey of Roger Sherman, New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT, 1 PM in person

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> May 20 -  From Connecticut to Capitol Hill: The statesman's journey of Roger Sherman, Seymour Library, Seymour, CT,  6:30 PM, in person

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> May 23 - Spymistresses - The story of Allied Women Spies:  Watertown Historical Society, Watertown, CT, 1 PM in-person 

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> May 28 - America's First Cookbook: Seymour Senior Center, Seymour, CT, TBD, in-person

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Cover of the 2026 presentation catalog

Click image to view my catalog of topics.

Newest topics added to the catalog 
include;

> Vintage buttons - A timeless fusion of art and function 

> Silent Signatures chiseled in Stone - Stories behind some of the early tombstone stonecutters

A photograph from one of my in person presentations
A revolutionary war presentation very successful news article

Excerpt from a sponsor's newsletter, Fall 2025

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