Connecticut Lore (Virtual)

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Join author Zachary Lamothe as he shares all about Connecticut Lore! Lamothe is the author of two books about the odd, the strange, and the offbeat in our state, Connecticut Lore and More Connecticut Lore. The presentation is fun and informative as he tells some of the Nutmeg State’s most interesting tales including that of the Jewett City Vampires and legendary strongman, Elmer Bitgood. Lamothe reads chapters from his books as well as selections from his website, Backyard Road Trips. This multimedia presentation is sure to entertain and delight! Afterward, he fields your questions with a question and answer session and would love to hear your own stories of strange Connecticut.

Along with his tales of lore, Lamothe shares his own travel adventures and what inspired him to write these books. Always looking for somewhere to explore in his own backyard, he shares his insight into meaningful travel at the local level, whether that is legend tripping, finding a nook and cranny restaurant, or an unpublicized nature path, there is plenty of worthwhile activities close to home.

More Connecticut Lore book synopsis: released August 2016

Journey through Connecticut using this unconventional guidebook containing 82 odd locations to visit on your next outing. Travel to the far-reaching corners of the state to discover Branford’s Thimble Islands and the Beckley Furnace in Canaan. Learn about larger-than-life characters like the legendary strongman Elmer Bitgood and the dead-and-ghostly religious zealot Jemima Wilkinson. Connecticut has plenty of strange and unusual history and folklore that will have you wandering slightly off the beaten path.

http://www.schifferbooks.com/more-connecticut-lore-guidebook-to-82-strange-locations-6053.html

Connecticut Lore: Strange, Off Kilter and Full of Surprises.

Connecticut, proclaimed often by visitors as solely a rest stop along the highway from New York to Boston, is known primarily for its bedroom towns, cows, and strip malls, but it is so much more than that. From tales of its haunted history, curious encounters, and forgotten places, Connecticut is “full of surprises” and worth investigating whether you’re a local or an out-of-towner. Whether you know it as The Nutmeg State or The Constitution State, you will see the State of Connecticut in a whole different light.

Backyard Road Trips- www.backyardroadtrips.com

There is so much to explore, even in your own backyard! After years of traveling stateside and abroad, writer Zack Lamothe became a father in 2015. This experience changed his life in more ways than one! No longer was it easy to hop on a plane to visit the next destination. Focusing on family-friendly destinations in New England, Backyard Road Trips explores the area’s best places with an emphasis on nature, craft beer and good eats.

Zachary Lamothe biography-

Hailing from Norwich, Connecticut, Zachary Lamothe grew up in a house built in 1752 and from an early age was always intrigued by local lore and history. Zack studied New England history and folklore while a student at Boston University, attaining a degree in American Studies.  He earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University and has taught high school special education and history.  He was a frequent contributor to Norwich Magazine where he writes about history, community profiles, and tourism as well as other written and web-based publications including edible South Shore/South Coast.  His first book, Connecticut Lore: Strange, Off Kilter, and Full of Surprises was released in 2013 and the sequel More Connecticut Lore was released in 2016, both from Schiffer Publications. Additionally, he is the editor of the website www.backyardroadtrips.com which feature family-friendly places to go throughout New England with an emphasis on nature, craft beer, and history. His third book, A History Lover’s Guide to the South Shore was released in the fall of 2020, which chronicles the history of each town on Massachusetts’ South Shore. Zack has also contributed to the 2018 title, Connecticut 169 Club. He is currently working on his fourth book, Classic Restaurants of Boston.