Speakers — Friends of Fort Trumbull

August 29, 2024 at 7 PM

September 26 is Hygienic Art’s President A.Vincent Scarano

The Friends of Fort Trumbull 2024 Program

Around the Neighborhood

The Public is welcome to attend. Find program information at the Monthly Programs page.

All programs are at 7 p.m. in the Visitors Center.

Dedicated duo to speak about the Garde Arts Center

On July 25, 2024, The Friends of Fort Trumbull will welcome Jeanne and Steve Sigel of the Garde Arts Center. Steve has served as Executive Director of the Garde for the past 36 years. Before moving to New London, Mr. Sigel served as Director of Public Relations for the School of Creative Arts at San Francisco State University, and Managing Director of the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge, Mass.

He is a founding board member of the Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition and has also served on various regional and New London civic organizations. As recognition of his efforts, he was awarded the William Crawford Distinguished Service Award by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut. His contributions to the Arts Community have been outstanding.

His wife, Jeanne Sigel, serves as the Marketing and Development Director of the Garde. Jeanne has been an innovative marketer and an advocate for the arts for over 40 years. She has been instrumental in having the Garde named an “Outstanding Theater in America” by the League of Historic Theaters. In her role, Jeanne has led numerous successful campaigns that have not only boosted ticket sales, but also reinforced strong relationships with patrons, sponsors, and the community. Her work continues to foster an environment where the arts are not just seen and heard, but deeply felt and appreciated.

Both Jeanne and Steve were awarded the Lifetime of Community Service Award by the New London Kiwanis. As residents of New London, they continue to play a vital role in the Arts Community of New London and the surrounding area.

They will speak about the History of the Theater and present initiatives for the Garde Arts Center. The presentation will take place at the Conference Center at Fort Trumbull at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend this presentation on an important facet of our arts community.

The Friends of Fort Trumbull Welcome their May 2024 Speaker

The Friends of Fort Trumbull are pleased to welcome as their May Speaker, Susan Tamulevich, Executive Director of the New London Maritime Society which oversees the Custom House Maritime Museum. The mission of the New London Maritime Society (NLMS) is to protect and preserve New London’s U.S. Custom House, three area lighthouses, and Long Island Sound. They also promote, interpret, and celebrate the rich maritime life and history of the port of New London and the surrounding region through museum exhibitions, educational programs, and preservation initiatives.

Ms. Tamulevich has had a varied and extensive background. In addition to her work at the museum, she has been an adjunct professor in Journalism at Quinnipiac University and Sacred Heart University. As a journalist, she wrote for The Washington Post among other publications.

She has been an outstanding citizen who has generously donated her time to the New London Community. In 2015 she was awarded the Citizen of the Year award by the New London Elks, and the Economic Development Award by the New London Economic Development committee. In 2016 she was awarded the Beautification Award of the New London Beautification Committee.

Her presentation will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Conference Center at Fort Trumbull in New London. The Public is always welcome to attend.

NATIONAL COAST GUARD MUSEUM WES PULVER TO SPEAK AT THE FRIENDS OF FORT TRUMBULL

On Thursday, April 25, as the first speaker in the 2024 Program Series-Around the Neighborhood-the Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park announce that Captain (Ret.) Wes Pulver will be the presenter. In 2015, Captain Pulver was appointed as the Executive Director of The National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc. (NCGMA)..

Captain Pulver, a 1987 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, holds a Master of Engineering degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. From 2010-2015, he was the Coast Guard Chief of Congressional Affairs. From 2012-2015, he was also the Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Barque EAGLE. Captain Pulver, who has had 28 years of distinguished service to the USCG, is honored to now lend his talents to making the National Coast Guard Museum a reality. He has said, “I am proud to be involved with a project of such importance. Bringing the story of our Coast Guard and its 225 years of service to a National audience strengthens the bond of our citizens, and strengthens the Coast Guard for generations to come.”

The National Coast Guard Museum will honor the heroism of the men and women who answered the call to always be ready, as in the Coast Guard motto: Semper Paratus. Permanent and revolving multimedia exhibits will tell compelling stories of the past, the present and the future as they evoke the Coast Guard's critical role and mission in maritime security, safety, protection of natural resources, and national defense. The museum will use interactive and modern technology to engage the public, veterans and present Coast Guard men and women as they serve our nation now and into the future.

The National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the United States Coast Guard history and tradition. For more information or to make a donation, contact the National Coast Guard Museum Association at 860.443.4200 or visit www.coastguardmuseum.org, and follow @USCGMuseum on Facebook anTwitter

The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. in the Conference Center at Fort Trumbull State Park, 90 Walbach St., New London. The interesting Gift Store at the Fort will be open from 6:30-7 p.m. before the meeting so that participants can view and purchase the many historically themed items. The public is invited and new members are always welcomed. Come early; seating is limited. Refreshments will follow the presentation. For more information about the group:

Attorney Beth Sabilia