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This year, the East Hampton Historical Society is thrilled to partner with the East Hampton Library on the Tom Twomey Series.
On March 27 at 7 PM, Town and Village Historian Hugh King presents “Valedictory Orations, Songs and Speeches, Harangues and Dialogues: Clinton Academy 1821–1921.” During this lively program, Clinton Academy’s 100-year history as East Hampton’s center of entertainment will be brought to life with oratory and musical performances by Joe Brondo, David Cataletto, Joe Delia, Joanie McDonell, Franco Pistritto, and Francine Whitney.
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Upcoming Lectures
Friday, April 24 at 6:30 PM: History of East Hampton in the American Revolution
- Leah K. Lebec presents her late father’s groundbreaking research elucidating what happened during the revolutionary era, providing a unique perspective on East Hampton’s struggles during the nation’s War for Independence.
Thursday, May 21 at 5:30 PM: Historic Gardens of East Hampton
- Author of The Gardens of the Hamptons, Blue Carreon describes the history of many of East Hampton’s most iconic gardens.
Thursday, June 11 at 5:30 PM: Prosperous Bohemians: The Rise & Fall of Weekend Utopia
- Alastair Gordon, author of Weekend Utopia: Modern Living in the Hamptons, traces the history of the modern movement–both in art and architecture–on eastern Long Island.
Thursday, July 23 at 5:30 PM: The Convict Pastor: Thomas James and the Puritan Roots of Christian Nationalism
- The Rev. Jon D. Rodriguez, Pastor of The First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton, presents the life of the Reverend Thomas James, East Hampton’s first minister whose faith defined a community and ultimately landed him behind bars.
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Programs are free of charge and take place in the Baldwin Room at the East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street.
Advanced reservations are suggested but not required.
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For more information and to reserve a seat, please visit www.TomTwomeySeries.org.
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