Today is Wednesday, May 13, 2026 
Docent Academy Evaluations
Thank you for taking the time to submit your evaluation of the Docent Academy. Your feedback helps us refine and improve the program, and we appreciate your input. Please make sure you complete the form below once for each session. For reference, the sessions and presenters are described below.
Welcome, History of the Thames & Mohegan Life on the Thames
Fort Trumbull State Park
Speaker #1: Joe Smith
Speaker #2: Tom Schuch
Colonial Life on the Thames
Shaw Mansion, Hempsted Houses
Speaker #1: Steve Manuel & Pat Schaefer
Speaker #2: Nicole Thomas
Whaling Industry on the Thames & story of the Amistad
Fort Trumbull State Park, Custom House Maritime Museum
Speaker #1: Jim Flood
Speaker #2: Chris Menapace, Director of Education, Discovering Amistad
The Story of Immigration
Avery-Copp House Museum, Bill Memorial Library
Speaker #1: Leslie Evans / Natalie Livingston
Speaker #2: Wendy Connal
American Revolution on the Thames
Fort Grisworld Battlefield State Park, Ebenezer Avery House
Speaker 1: Alice SheriffÂ
Speaker 2: TBD
The Gilded Age on the Thames
Monte Cristo Cottage, Pequot Chapel, Eolia Mansion
Speaker 1: TBD
Speaker 2: Charlie Reyburn
Speaker 3: TBD
Performing Arts and Culture on the Thames
Garde Arts Center, Hygienic Art
Speaker 1: Steve & Jeanne Sigel
Speaker 2: Sara Connelly
Military on the Thames
Submarine Force Museum & Library
Speaker 1: Paul Whitescarver
Speaker 2: Marian Galbraith
The Visitor Experience and Engaging your Audience
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London Black Heritage Trail
Speaker 1: Eileen Donovan, Director of Learning & Engagement
Speaker 2:Tanya Pohrt, Curator