BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Staples Academy Foundation - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staplesacademyfoundation.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Staples Academy Foundation
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T071733
CREATED:20260326T013507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T013507Z
UID:10000846-1776366000-1776369600@staplesacademyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Deir el-Ballas: a Palatial-City from Ancient Egypt
DESCRIPTION:  \nDr. Nicholas Brown\, a Yale Egyptologist returns to discuss his latest excavations. Don’t miss this journey into one of history’s most iconic tombs and its spiritual significance. \nNicholas (Nick) Brown is an American Egyptologist who has worked as an archaeologist in Egypt since 2011. He received his MA degree in Egyptology from the American University in Cairo in 2016 and his PhD in Egyptology at the UCLA in 2024. Currently he lives between New Haven\, CT and Cairo\, Egypt. His excavation experience includes working with archaeological sites in Aswan (at Elephantine Island and Wadi el-Hudi) and Deir el-Ballas\, as well as funerary sites in Luxor\, Amarna and the Sudan. In 2016\, Nicholas’s research interests include royal funerary material culture from the New Kingdom\, as well as the use and perception of ancient Egypt within modern contexts.
URL:https://staplesacademyfoundation.org/event/deir-el-ballas-a-palatial-city-from-ancient-egypt/
LOCATION:Congregational Church Hall\, 336 Westport Road\, Easton\, CT\, 06612\, United States
CATEGORIES:cultural,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staplesacademyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-Headshot-2021-e1753557726495.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T071733
CREATED:20260408T135009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T135009Z
UID:10000849-1778936400-1778950800@staplesacademyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:“Pekin(g) to Paris - A motoring odyssey in a 1910 White Steam Car”
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and across continents! \nJoin us for a fascinating presentation by Mitch and Wendy Gross as they share the incredible story of their journey in a 1910 White Steam Car during the legendary 2019 Peking to Paris Challenge. Covering an astonishing 8\,500 miles\, this 109-year-old automobile proved its endurance by completing one of the world’s most demanding vintage car rallies! \nSee the historic vehicle up close and hear firsthand about the adventure\, challenges\, and triumphs along the way. This is a free lecture and their will be refreshments available at the BBQ! \nEvent Details: \n📍 Congregational Church Hall \n🕒 Presentation at 3:00 PM \nPre-Event Celebration: \n🔥 BBQ from 1:00–3:00 PM in the lower lot \nEnjoy great food and classic cars—a perfect combination! \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to experience living history\, remarkable engineering\, and an unforgettable journey brought to life. Co-sponsored with the Historical Society of Easton as part of our town’s America 250 celebrations. 
URL:https://staplesacademyfoundation.org/event/peking-to-paris-a-motoring-odyssey-in-a-1910-white-steam-car/
LOCATION:Congregational Church Hall\, 336 Westport Road\, Easton\, CT\, 06612\, United States
CATEGORIES:cultural,Education,Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staplesacademyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_7930-e1775656000346.jpeg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR