Friday, July 18, 2008: For those arriving early, Ebenezer Avery House Manager Lee Moore is hosting a “Wine & Cheese Meet & Greet” at 5 pm at his home at 777 Shewville Road, Ledyard, CT 06339. Phone (860) 572-4957.
Lee is also offering a 10% discount for massage treatments at “Spa in the Woods.” For appointments, the Spa phone is (860) 572-4957. Web Site: www.spa-inthewoods.com
Lee was also able to get 10% discount to our reunion members at the “Old Mystic Inn Bed & Breakfast,” 52 Main Street, Old Mystic, CT 06372. Phone (860) 572-9422. Web Site: www.oldmysticinn.com
Saturday, July 19, 2008: Our Annual Meeting will be held at Mashantucket Pequot Museum, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, from 10 am to 4 pm. Museum Telephone Number 1-800-411-9671 Web Site: www.pequotmuseum.org
Sunday, July 20, 2008: At 10 am, there will be a church service at the Groton Congregational Church, 162 Monument St, Groton, CT (where the Avery window is located). The Church welcomes all members of the Avery Memorial Association to a brunch at 11:30 am in the church hall. There will be a set fee charged. In order for the church to plan the brunch, please check the proper box on the reservation form if you are planning to attend.
At 1 pm, there will be a brief Dedication at the Avery Monument to commemorate the 114th Anniversary of the Burning of the Hive.
At 1:30 pm, you can join us at the Avery-Morgan Burial Ground to watch or help with the restoration of several gravestones. If you are interested, please check the box on the reservation form.
From 11 am to 4:30 pm, "Joseph Potter, Colonial American Magician" will be performing at The Ebenezer Avery House.
From Hartford Follow Route 2 East, take Exit 28 South to Route 395 South. From Route 395 South, take Exit 79A to Route 2A East, crossing the Mohegan-Pequot Bridge. Turn left on Route 12 then take the first right onto Route 2A. Continue along Route 2A East, which leads into Route 2 East. Continue past the main entrance to Foxwoods Resort Casino on the right, and take a right at the next traffic light onto Route 214 (see ***).
From NYC/New Haven: Follow Route 95 North to Exit 92. At Exit 92, take a left onto Route 2 West. Stay on Route 2 West for 8 miles. Turn left onto Route 214 (see ***).
From Rhode Island and Points North: Follow Route 95 South to Exit 92. At the Exit, go to the second stop sign and take a right onto Route 2 West. Stay on Route 2 West for 8 miles. Turn left onto Route 214 (see ***).
*** = After you are on Route 214, drive 3/10 mile, and turn right onto the Pequot Trail. The Public Safety Building will be on the left. Continue until you reach the museum parking lot.
Take I-95 North to Ecit 88 to Route 117 and turn left.
Drive 5 miles to Route 214 (Iron Street) and turn right.
Crive 2 miles to Shewville Road and turn left.
His home is 1/3 mile on the left side of the street.
Take Route 184 East East to Route 117 and turn left.
Drive 5 miles to Route 214 (Iron Street) and turn right.
Crive 2 miles to Shewville Road and turn left.
His home is 1/3 mile on the left side of the street.