Marek Sarba, an artist and resident of Old Saybrook, at our annual meeting, presented a portrait of General William Hart that he painted for the Society. It was after his first visit to the Hart House this summer that he decided to research and use his talents to do this and gift to our organization. He traveled to the Wadsworth Atheneum to view the small locket that shows the only known likeness of William. His gift is a wonderful work of art. As he spoke to the members, he stressed the importance of history and his admiration for the work of the Society and all its volunteers. Marek’s paintings are on display at Mystic Seaport’s Maritime Gallery, the Historical Society of Maryland, Mariner’s Museum in Newport News, VA, Merchant Marine Museum in Kings Point New, NY, Great Lakes Historical Society, etc. We are thrilled with this special gift.