EC-CHAP Lecture Series:“The Button Industry and a Willington Button Producer, An Historic Prospective” by Mark Masinda, President, Willington Historical Society.
FREE ADMISSION - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Masinda Button Shop, Exterior - Early Morning
Special Note: We are excited to present this initial collaboration between EC-CHAP and the Willington Historical Society. By sharing information and resources, together we hope to bring a heightened awareness of our rich local and regional history, and the significance of preserving historical assets. More to come!
Masinda Button Shop, Interior
This presentation consists of a narrative about how Waclav Masinda (Mark’s Grandfather), emigrated to the United States in 1891 to help pioneer the pearl button industry on the Mississippi River. We will explore the journey that brought him here to Willington CT to set up a button-making shop on Sharps Mills Pond.
Masinda Button Shop, Interior
We will conclude by reviewing the steps of rehabilitating the Masinda button shop to what it is today. Mark will be joined by Paul Weigold, Technical Consultant and Board member, Willington Historical Society.
Please join us for this interesting historical account of the Button Industry in Willington and the evolution of the Masinda Button Shop. This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP) and the Willington Historical Society. Doors 6:30pm / Presentation 7:00pm. Free Admission - Registration Required.
Soft drinks and snacks available. We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food TM (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click HERE for secret recipe.
For more information, please call 518-791-9474.