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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April
>April 26 - The History of Electric Cars, Warehouse Point Library, East Windsor, CT in person at 11 AM
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May
> May 1 - Premier - America's Flying Aces 1916 to 1970 - C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT, ZOOM, 7 PM
> May 6 - Goodyear - The story of a Connecticut native - C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT, ZOOM, 7 PM
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> May 9 - Women's Work in WWII, Granby Senior Center, Granby, CT, in-person 10 AM
> May 14 - Beatrix Farrand - Landscape Architect, Seymour Public Library, Seymour, CT, in person, 6:30 PM
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> May 18 - Goodyear - The story of a Connecticut native, Seymour Historical Society, Seymour, CT, in person, 2 PM
> May 20 - Charles Lindbergh - There is so much more to his story, New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT, in-person, 1 PM
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> May 22 - American Cookery, Brookfield Senior Center, Brookfield, CT, in person 1 PM
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> May 29 - Six Remarkable Women, Woodbury Private Presentation
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June
​> June 3 - TBD, Newtown Library, Newtown, CT 7 PM Zoom
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> 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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We are no longer offering The ABC's of Artificial Intelligence presentation.​
We have three new presentations coming this Fall:
The 2025 season has sold out!
There are a few dates in December that are possible.