Books and presentations on a number of entertaining topics
John Cilio is a captivating storyteller who brings history to life through his engaging presentations and books. With John, you'll feel like you're right there in the moment, whether it's 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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September
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> September 3 - Reaching for the Stars: NASA and China, two independent space programs, C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT, Zoom 7 PM
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> September 10 - The history of Candlewood Lake, New Milford Senior Center, New Milford, CT, in-person 1 PM
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> September 17 - Hudson River Painters, Woodbury Library, Woodbury, CT, in-person 6:30 PM
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> September 18 - Hudson River Painters, Seymore Library, Seymore, CT, in-person 6:30 PM
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> September 25 - The energy of falling water - CT's early watermills, Torrington Historical Society, Torrington, CT, in-person 6:30 PM
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> September 27 - Early Inns and Taverns across CT and New England, Burnam Library, Bridgewater, CT, in-person 6 PM
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Up to 70 talks can be scheduled in 2025
28 are still unscheduled