The Mansfield Public Library as well as the Mansfield Historical Society are co-hosting the Connecticut Invents! program at the Mansfield library on Friday, April 11th at 7:00. This shall be a more adult oriented presentation, but kids are an estimated all welcome to attend as well as learn about famous as well as not so famous Connecticut inventors as well as inventions. Prior to the program I shall be appearing on WILI 1400 AM on Monday April 7th between 7-9 am to chat about our state’s inventive heritage. If you are in the area give a listen on the 7th or stop by the library on the 11th to check out the program.
Mansfield has a rich invention heritage, it’s the birthplace of the screw auger as well as the original residence of the nations first silk mill, built in 1810. Those attending the program are also encouraged to take their posses antique Connecticut inventions on behalf of show as well as tell. Who knows what treasures of Connecticut history might appear….!