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Add EventThis talk about the later years of Lyme-born abolitionist David Ruggles will be led by representatives from the David Ruggles Center for History and Education in Northampton, Massachusetts. After deteriorating health forced him to leave New York, Ruggles settled in Northampton, where he continued his abolitionist work while pioneering hydrotherapy treatments that gained national attention. […]
Old Lyme Selectman and historian Jim Lampos will present this lecture on Lyme-born abolitionist David Ruggles and civil disobedience. A panel discussion will follow with retired prosecutor Lonnie Braxton, East Lyme Selectman Jason Deeble and historian Tom Schuch as they examine Ruggles’ continuing influence on civic life and public policy. The talk is part of […]
This program features Liz Lightfoot of Historic New England. Lightfoot will talk about the importance of Witness Stones, which have been installed at sites across Lyme and Old Lyme, in restoring forgotten history. The library grounds include a Witness Stone honoring Prince Brown, David Ruggles’ maternal grandfather, who was born enslaved but became free. The […]
Celebrate the conclusion of Lyme Public Library's David Ruggles Week with the unveiling of two large community-created portraits by artist Jac Lahav depicting Lyme-born abolitionist Ruggles and Frederick Douglass, who credited Ruggles with saving his life. The portraits began as a community art project during last year’s David Ruggles Week. Children and adults helped paint […]
Local historians Jim Lampos and Michaelle Pearson will explore how the Revolutionary War took root in the communities that now make up Lyme, Old Lyme, East Lyme and Salem. Topics will include the tradition of local self-governance that flourished in Lyme, the opposition of Rev. Stephen Johnson to the Stamp Act in 1765 and a […]
Join Old Lyme historian Capt. Jack Spratt as he explores the role of Revolutionary War privateers in a talk at the historic Lanphear Livery in Watch Hill. Spratt will focus on how local privateers – privately owned vessels authorized to raid enemy shipping – played a critical role in the early years of the American […]
This week, the Lymes’ Senior Center Summer Sounds Series presents a concert by the band Take Two & Call Me in the Morning. The vocally driven group of physicians and healthcare advocates performs classic rock and pop from the 1960s through the 2000s. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and arrive early for free […]
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and settle in for a lovely evening of 60s sounds. Everyone is welcome to attend. This concert is part of the Sound View Beach Thursday Night Concert Series, which delivers eight weeks of free live music. Concerts are staged near the flagpole at the end of Hartford Avenue. […]
The traditional and fun Sound View Independence Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. The route includes Hartford, Swan and Portland Avenues. A VFW Honor Guard, decorated bikes, floats, balloons, a marching band, police, fire and ambulance trucks will all contribute to the unique, small-town experience.
The day begins at 10 a.m. with the Fourth of July Parade, which travels down Cove Road near Camp Claire, crosses Route 156 and ends at the Lyme Grange, 2 Sterling City Road. A free community barbecue will follow at the Grange until noon with food, refreshments, live music and games hosted by the Lyme […]
Whether you’re competing for the trophy or watching from shore, the boat parade promises a festive and patriotic July 4 in this semiquincentennial year. The parade launches from the Hains Park area.
As the centerpiece of the town's America 250 festivities, Old Lyme is hosting a Town Picnic. The free community event will feature live music by Nightshift, a five-piece band playing the best-loved tracks of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s that organizers say is known for getting audiences of all ages to their feet. The afternoon […]
