Chatham society’s church walking tour

EAST HAMPTON — The Chatham Historical Society is organizing a walking tour of the three churches in the Village of East Hampton on Sunday, June 3 at 1 p.m. as part of its “Explore East Hampton” monthly series of walks. Come for a walk back in time and learn about history of three historic village churches. The walk is sponsored by the East Hampton Parks and Recreation Dept.

Chatham Historical Society member Marty Podskoch will lead the walk at the CHS Museum Complex at 6 Bevin Boulevard. Parking is available by the museum or behind the Center School.

The tour will first go to the Congregational Church on Main St. and learn its history and include a walk through its facilities. The group will then walk to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church on East High Street. The final stop on the tour will be St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on West High Street. The tour will return to the CHS Museum that will be open to explore. Those that are unable to walk can still participate by traveling by car.

The Walking Tour offers a wonderful and unique opportunity for new residents to learn about the history of the churches. Adults and children are welcome to join in what promises to be an afternoon of making local history come alive. The tour will take approximately 2 hours. Heavy rain will cancel.

For information about upcoming walks or the Chatham Historical Society, visit https:www.chathamhistoricalct.org/ or contact Marty Podskoch, coordinator of the Explore East Hampton walks at 860267-2442, podskoch@comcast.net, Also visit http://www.easthamptonrec.com/ info/activities/program_details.aspx ?ProgramID=27025