Talcott Mountain Academy
Just a few weeks ago, my wife, Jess, and I took a few days to create a long weekend in Washington, DC. Drivable within a day, chock full of history and culture, and certainly different from our everyday lives, we agreed that this was just the right place for our quick adventure.... Read more
TMSC Blog
I am one of those people who says “Happy New Year” for far too long in the month of January. The month of February is already here, but for me, there is something about New Year’s resolutions that I find both inspiring and enjoyable. Some people use the new year as an opportunity to make small... Read more
With four months under my belt as Executive Director of Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy, I am taking time to reflect on some of what I have seen, heard, and done during my time on the mountain. Certain phrases keep coming to mind, like one person’s description that taking on a new... Read more
Talcott Mountain Science Center for Student Involvement, Inc. (TMSC) today announced that its board of trustees has selected three new trustees, effective July 1, 2022. By unanimous vote, the board of trustees is pleased to welcome Dr. Stephen Fantone, Dr. Martha Gilmore, and Dr. Reinhard Kage... Read more
Don’t forget to look up this month to catch the rare sight of 5 planets aligning. This celestial event has not occurred since 2004, and we won’t see it again until 2041.
Contrary to many celestial happenings, this event is in favor of early risers, as it takes place just before... Read more
Attention sky-watchers- our first total lunar eclipse of the year will occur on May 15th & 16th. With this eclipse, you’ll be able to see our silver moon turn a dark red as it aligns with the sun and the Earth for a total of 84 minutes. This eclipse will be visible from North and South... Read more
Spring is right around the corner, which means the Vernal Equinox will be happening this March 20th. On this special day, the amount of daylight and darkness is nearly the same length.
The Vernal Equinox signals the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, which means we can... Read more
February is Black History Month -- a time to honor the contributions and sacrifices of Black Americans who have paved the way in shaping our nation. Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy was built on the structure of innovation and curiosity and recognizes the incredible effort... Read more
On January 17th we can look forward to seeing the first full moon of 2022, also known as the “Wolf” Moon. Most moon names are currently documented in the Farmer’s Almanac, but the names themselves date back further than you’d think.
The Farmer’s... Read more