On Wednesday, May 29th, 6:30 pm, the Torrington Historical
Society will host author and historian Marty Podskoch for an illustrated presentation based on his recent
publication, Connecticut 169 Club:
Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut. The lecture and book signing will take place
in the Torrington Historical Society Carriage House Gallery, 192 Main Street,
Torrington. Admission is $5 for
non-members; free for Torrington Historical Society members. Refreshments will be provided.
This
new travel book encourages travelers to visit all of
the towns and villages in Connecticut. Connecticut 169 Club has 376 pages with
hundreds of photos & maps and sells for $24.95. The book will be available for purchase at
the end of the program.
Marty Podskoch was a teacher in the
Catskills before coming to Connecticut in 2005.
While writing a book about Connecticut’s CCC camps, he visited over 100
towns in the state. Connecticut
Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: History, Memories & Legacy of the
CCC was published in 2016. As he traveled throughout the state
he marveled at the great diversity of villages, cities, rivers, lakes,
mountains, and seashores. He realized that most of the residents of the state
had not traveled as widely as he had and he wanted them to explore his
beautiful state. Mr. Podskoch created a book to be a guide and a passport.
Marty recruited an individual from each of Connecticut’s 169 towns to write a
short description highlighting the town’s location, history, and interesting
places to visit. In addition, the book
has space for travelers to journal about their experiences and a place to get
the book stamped or signed by a resident or business. The intention of
this book is for travelers to learn about Connecticut and its various towns.
For more information about the
Torrington Historical Society (membership, exhibits, programs and events)
please visit www.torringtonhistoricalsociety.org.
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