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WBIS : Bristol’s Lost Icon
Past President of the Bristol Historical Society, Tom Dickau, as part of the third Thursday Program will be presenting a program titled “WBIS, Bristol’s Lost Icon” on Thursday June 21 at 7:00pm at BHS. Radio station WBIS, 1440 on your dial, became a true treasure within the community. This program will review the history, programming and other aspects of this lost Bristol gem, utilizing a twenty minute multi- media presentation. This video will include live segments of the well- known,…
Find out more »BHS Annual Elections (Members Only)
BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Bristol Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, June 27th at 6pm. All members of the Society are encouraged to attend. Proposed business for this year’s meeting includes the election of nominees to three board positions (currently being held by Robert Adamczyk, Carol Denehy, and Steve Vastola). All three of these current Directors are eligible to serve another term and are being re-nominated for the seats. The terms of both…
Find out more »Movie: “FIEND WITHOUT A FACE” and “INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS” Fri, 7pm & Sat, 1pm & 7pm
"Hollywood At The Bijou" film series - 1950's sci-fi double feature “FIEND WITHOUT A FACE” and “INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS” starring Marshall Thompson, Kevin McCarthy & Carolyn Jones with classic cartoons - shown on FILM, not video - Refreshments available. Fri. June 29th 7:00p.m. & Sat. June 30th at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. $3.00 donation presented by “The Witch’s Dungeon” and the Bristol Historical Society - 98 Summer Street - Bristol, CT. Doors open at 6:30pm at the…
Find out more »“Amusement Park Restoration Art” with artists William Finkenstein and Cortlandt Hull
Coming on Thursday July 19th at 7pm in the Bristol Historical Society at 98 Summer Street, Bristol, CT "Amusement Park Restoration Art" an evening with artists William Finkenstein and Cortlandt Hull, who have worked on restoration of figures, band organs, scenic paintings and carousels, all over the country. One of the most unusual, was a themed carousel on "The Twilight Zone" in honor of Rod Serling, who had ridden this carousel as a boy in Binghamton, N.Y. The very visual program, will explore the…
Find out more »Adult Coloring Craze Party!
Coloring Craze Party at the Bristol Historical Society continues on July 20th from 7-9 pm. Bring your coloring books and supplies and we supply the wine and cheese. The Society is located at 98 Summer Street Bristol, $5 entrance fee, pre-registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome. For mail requests write to Color Craze BHS PO Box 1393, Bristol, 06011-1393 or call at 860-583-6309.
Find out more »Movie: “THE HAUNTED PALACE” and “THE DEVIL’S BRIDE” Fri, 7pm & Sat 1pm & 7pm
Movie: “THE HAUNTED PALACE” and “THE DEVIL’S BRIDE”, starring Vincent Price, Lon Chaney Jr. and Christopher Lee
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