Zachary Lamothe

Hailing from Norwich, Connecticut, Zachary Lamothe grew up in a house built in 1752 and from an early age was always intrigued by local lore and history. Zack studied New England history and folklore while a student at Boston University, attaining a degree in American Studies. He earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University and has taught high school special education and history. He is a frequent contributor to Norwich Magazine where he writes about history, community profiles, and tourism as well as other written and web-based publications. His first book, Connecticut Lore: Strange, Off Kilter, and Full of Surprises was released in 2013 and the sequel More Connecticut Lore was released in 2016, both from Schiffer Publications.

Additionally, he is the editor of the website www.backyardroadtrips.com which feature family-friendly places to go throughout New England with an emphasis on nature, craft beer, and history. He is currently working on a third book, "A History Lover's Guide to the South Shore" (of Massachusetts) and contributed to the recently published title, Connecticut 169 Club.

You can find Zack exploring your local state park or at a craft brewery, probably talking to someone about early 90s baseball or obscure music.