Florence Griswold Museum
Calendar of Events
Join us for our exciting offerings. Reservations required unless otherwise noted. Call (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or email frontdesk@flogris.org.
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A "*" is a family friendly event
 HANDS-ON FUN FOR ALL AGES
Every Sunday
*Make a Painting Sundays
1-5pm
Free with Museum admission
No reservations required
Every Sunday visitors are encouraged to try their hand painting plein air, in the open air, just like the Lyme Art Colony artists did over 100 years ago!
lunches in the garden
 June 18 - September 19
Fridays and Saturdays 11:30-3pm
Sundays 12:30-3pm
No reservations needed.
Cafe Flo
River Tavern of Chester brings menu items that are garden-fresh and family-friendly. Eat in the garden or pick up a basket and blanket and picnic along the river. $6 to $16. Read more...
Café Flo is sponsored by The Cooley Gallery of Old Lyme.
Lecture
Thursday, August 26, 4pm
Vine Utley, The Remarkable Country Doctor of Lyme, Connecticut (1768-1836)
Caroline Fraser Zinsser, Researcher & Author
Co-Sponsored by the Old Lyme Historical Society
$7 (members & OLHS members $5)
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Caroline Zinsser discusses her research into the life of Lyme doctor Vine Utley (1768-1836), a man of restless scientific curiosity whose audacious use of vaccines helped arrest the smallpox ravaging local villages. Zinsser’s new book, published by the East Lyme Public Library, decodes the doctor’s long-neglected papers revealing a drama of local medical history.
 Sunday, September 12, 3pm
A Collector Recollects: Tales of the Chase
Thomas Davies, Collector & Author
$7 (members $5)
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Passionate collector and author of Collecting Stories: 400 Paintings, 400 Stories, Thomas Davies presents a slide lecture highlighting his often hilarious experiences in “chasing” the next elusive painting for his ever-growing collection. Several works from his collection by artists such as J.F. Kensett, Frederick Mulhaupt, and Maxfield Parrish, will be on view during the talk.
A light reception & signing will conclude the event.
Free Week
Free Week for New London County Residents
Residents of New London County are extended FREE admission during this special week to explore the Museum’s many treasures. Visitors can tour the current exhibition Connecticut Treasures: Works from Private Collections, as well as enjoy the historic Griswold House, the Landscape Center, the Chadwick Studio, and overall gardens and grounds. Supported by a grant from the Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut. Download flyer
Saturday, September 25
6-11pm
For the first time, the Silent Auction will be held in the Krieble Gallery! For more information please conact Sarah. sarah@flogris.org or 860-434-5542 x 122. Corporate tables - a perfect way to entertain 860-434-5542 x 122. A fabulous evening with a seated dinner by River Tavern under a tent along the beautiful banks of the Lieutenant River.
View some of the exciting auction items!
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Sponsored by Webster Bank and Connecticut Light & Power
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