Connecticut Explored

I have an article in the 50th issue of Connecticut Explored, on our own Charles Stratton, better known as General Tom Thumb. For those who have read my book on the subject there is nothing very new, except that I do get into the new evidence on the 'baby controversy.'

Tom Thumb at the Old State House

Enjoy my lecture and panel with Diane Smith, Eugene Leach, and Maryellen Fillo!

Breakthrough - Sharing History's Secrets

Read all about my research on Tom Thumb in the latest issue of UB Breakthroughs.

18th Annual Sharon Book Signing

 

Had a great time at the 18th Annual Sharon Book Signing at the library, especially meeting authors like Eve Schaub above, who went A Year Of No Sugar.

 



 

I also enjoyed meeting all the book lovers who came to see us - and discuss Tom Thumb.

 



At Hamden Library this Wednesday

Hope to see you this Wednesday night, April 16 at 7 pm at the Hamden Senior Center (attached to the library) where I'll be talking about Becoming Tom Thumb: Charles Stratton, P.T. Barnum, and the Dawn of American Celebrity.

Old Saybrook Historical Society

Gave a presentation on Tom Thumb for the Old Saybrook Historical Society at the Acton Library, and had a lot of fun. I met a man (above) who graduated in the first class of the University of Bridgeport. He actually went to the Junior College of Connecticut, and it changed to UB during his senior year. Amazing guy, and still sharp as a tack.

Tom Thumb's World Travels

I gave a sneak-peek at my upcoming book and its hero at the Barnum Museum last week. Everyone was quite surprised how popular Tom Thumb was. It seems so obvious to me now, but if I had seen someone else give this presentation five years ago, I probably would have been shocked, too. More to come!

Tom and Lavinia's Fairy Wedding

Had a great time at the Barnum Museum's 150th anniversary of the "Fairy Wedding" of Tom Thumb (Charles Stratton) and Lavinia Warren. We had tea, listened to the Weston High School orchestra sing Tom Thumb songs, and listened to a lecture on the fashion impact of Lavinia's wedding dress.

Next up - my own lecture on Tom Thumb's World Travels!