Hi! Just sent this out to media contacts and Roots Web Discussion Groups among others. Avery's are a noted Groton, Connecticut family but have a number of descendants in Rhode Island. FYI! Relatively yours, Scott To: Press Contacts From:Scott Bill Hirst, Publicity Chair,Avery Memorial Association,401-377-4643 Ref:Colonial Magician at Avery House Start: Joseph Lantiere of Oakville, Connecticut; who portrays "Joseph Potter, Colonial American Magician" at the Ebenezer Avery House at the Fort Griswold site at Groton Heights will be appearing the following dates Saturday, June 14Th; Friday,July 4TH; Sunday July 6TH; Sunday, July 20TH; Saturday, August 16Th; and Monday, September 1ST., Lantiere will be performing casual 18TH Century parlor magic at the house from 11:00 A.M., to 5 P.M., The Ebenezer Avery House is now open on Fridays from 11:00 A.M., to 5 :00 P.M., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 A.M., to 5:00 P.M.,. Those interested in volunteering at the house or interested in donating an item to the Avery Memorial Association for the house as a gift or in memory of someone can contact Alice Sheriff at the house at 860-446-9257,. The Avery Memorial Association is an organization of both active and friends categories. Stephanie Lantiere. Joseph's wife is President and she can be reached at sglantiere@aol.com for further details on the organization. End Scott Bill Hirst 20 Maple Court Ashaway,RI 02804-1300 USA (401)377-4643 Note:Telephone if you need quick reply.