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Old Lyme Historical Society Awards Carol Noyes Winters Scholarships to Two LOL High School Seniors

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The Old Lyme Historical Society Inc.’s scholarship presentation was held at the Society’s building on Lyme Street.

OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Historical Society Inc. this week announced the recipients of two Carol Noyes Winters Scholarships. The scholarships are given to outstanding students from Lyme and Old Lyme, who intend to study history in college.

The society in a press release said scholarships were presented to Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) seniors Chloe Datum and Simon Karpinski.  

Both students were involved with the National High School Mock Trial competition as “major players” in the LOLHS team’s two state championships, according to the historical society.

Chloe Datum, center, with parents Jennifer and Michael Datum. Photo courtesy of James Meehan.

Chloe Datum is the daughter of Jennifer and Michael Datum. She hopes that her study of history will guide her toward a career in the the area of policy and law. Datum will attend George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Simon Karpinski, center, with parents Sarah and Ben Karpinski. Photo courtesy of James Meehan.

Simon Karpinski is the son of Sarah and Ben Karpinski.  He was the Valedictorian of the LOLHS Class of 2025 and hopes that his study of history will help him to attend law school and eventually practice law. He hopes to one day serve in public office. Karpinski will attend Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.

Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts 20th Annual Meeting, OL History Trivia Night, June9

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The 20th Annual Meeting of the Old Lyme Historical Society will be held on June 9, in the organization’s building at 55 Lyme St.

OLD LYME —On Monday, June 9, the Old Lyme Historical Society hosts its 20th Annual Meeting & Old Lyme History Trivia Night in its building at 55 Lyme St., Old Lyme.

The schedule for the evening is:

5:30 p.m. – Deep River Junior Ancients
6 p.m. – Meeting and Scholarship Awards
6:30 p.m. – Refreshments
7 p.m. – Trivia Contest and prizes​​

All are welcome.

Lecture, Guided Walk on ‘Native American Sites in Old Lyme’ at Watch Rock Preserve with Dr. John Pfeiffer, April 27

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A view looking south down the Connecticut River with Watch Rock Preserve to the left. Photo by Edie Twining.

OLD LYME — On Sunday, April 27, take a step back into the history of Old Lyme’s Native Americans with a presentation and walking tour led by Dr. John Pfeiffer, PhD, Anthropology, SUNY Albany.

At 1 p.m., Pfeiffer will give a lecture at the Old Lyme Historical Society, 55 Lyme St. Light refreshments will be offered.

At 2:15 p.m. take a guided walk led by Pfeiffer at Old Lyme’s Land Trust Watch Rock Preserve at 7 Joel Rd.

Pfeiffer has conducted over half a century of research as an anthropologist, historian, and archaeologist with our local Schaghticoke, Mohegan, and Nehantic tribes.  

Dress comfortably for the weather. 

The event is free, but registration is requested at oldlymelandtrust.org

This event is co-sponsored by OLHSI and The Old Lyme Land Trust