Summer Programs

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Quonochontaug Historical Society

Summer Events 2023

All events to be held in Quonnie Grange  

 

    


The Submarine Battle of 

Block Island Sound, May 1945

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

7:00 PM

Speaker:  Bill Steinman – QHS Archivist


The dramatic tale of the last German sub to prowl U.S. waters in World War II, and the battle that ended with her sinking just off Quonnie’s shores.


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Historic Quonnie Virtual 

Home Tours

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Speakers:  Steve Young and Leah Bradshaw – QHS Board Members

Explore the rich 150-year history of the West Beach oceanfront property commonly known as the Nun’s House. We’ll also peek inside Quonnie’s few remaining tiny summer cottages.  

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Development of the Quonnie Neck

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Speaker:   Ken Andrew – QHS Board Member 

The evolution of the Quonnie Neck, from the early rural farms of the 1800s to the present-day beach associations, water systems, and paved roads.

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QHS Annual Meeting

Quonnie Marsh Restoration 

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Guest Speaker:  Wenley Ferguson – Save the Bay

A brief annual meeting will begin at 6:30 pm, immediately followed by the Quonnie Marsh Restoration program.   Hear about the recent major efforts to restore and maintain the vital salt marshes in Quonnie and Ninigret Ponds.

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