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SUMMARY:Stamford History Center to Commemorate 75th Anniversary Of Stamford Little League 1951 World Series
DESCRIPTION:Stamford History Center to Commemorate 75th Anniversary \nOf Stamford Little League 1951 World Series Championship \nExhibit to Feature Historical Artifacts\, Photos and Personal Testimonials \nStamford\, CT. The Stamford History Center has announced a mini exhibit is being created to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Stamford\, CT’s legendary 1951 Little League World Championship. The mini exhibit will make its debut Thursday August 20th at the Center’s headquarters and exhibit space at 1508 High Ridge Road in Stamford. Admission is free. \n“The 1951 Little League World Championship is legendary in our city\,” notes Michael Macari\, Executive Director of the Stamford History Center. “If you grew up here\, it is embedded in our consciousness as a community. It remains a great source of pride for Stamford to this day. “ \nThe players and coaches from the 1951 team went on to greater roles in the athletic life of Stamford\, influencing many thousands over the ensuing decades. Names like Mickey Lione\, Andy Wasil\, Dom Lacerenza\, Frank Robotti and others engraved their names forever in the town and city folklore. \nThe exhibit includes artifacts such as actual uniforms\, bats and gloves used by the 1951 team. Additionally\, the exhibit contains the team World Championship and Regional Championship trophies\, as well as an individual trophy awarded to Mickey Lione Jr..  Also\,  many photos\, newspaper articles and artifacts from the archives of the Stamford History Center\, formerly the  Stamford Historical Society\, as well as artifacts donated to the Center by the Lione Family Foundation. \nNotable photos include the team processing onto the field in Williamsport\, PA\, game photos\, the parade down Atlantic Street following the win and intimate photos with Major League Baseball legends Cy Young as well as the players giving tips to New York Giants pitcher Sal Maglie. \nThe exhibit also contains a first-hand account from one of the team’s star players\, Ed Mazurek. Speaking some years later\, Mazurek mentioned to future players: “Always win with dignity and respect. Lose with respect; win with dignity.” \nMazurek was also a member of the 1954 Babe Ruth World Championship team which featured many of the same players as the Little League World Championship team. He went on to become a teacher in Rockland\, Maine\, where he and his wife raised their family. \nThe exhibit is being curated by Elena Teeter\, Associate  Director for Research and Curation at the Stamford History Center. \n2026 Stamford Little League all-stars will open the exhibit on August 20th. It will remain open into the fall. Hours of operation 10am -4pm\, Thursday-Saturday.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/stamford-history-center-to-commemorate-75th-anniversary-of-stamford-little-league-1951-world-series/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Rd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,Ongoing Exhibits,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Connecticut Son: Oliver Wolcott Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nOliver Wolcott Jr. (1760-1833) was the nation’s second Treasury Secretary and a key figure on the national stage during the Federalist administrations of Presidents George Washington and John Adams.  Upon his resignation from the federal government in 1800\, Wolcott prospered for many years as a private citizen\, and was later elected Governor of Connecticut\, serving for ten years. \nIn this virtual presentation\, Dr. John Lizzi will examine Wolcott’s contributions to both national and state government during his nearly forty years of public service\, as well as discuss to what extent Wolcott evolved politically during his long career. Wolcott’s success can be attributed to his steadfast commitment to his principles including personal integrity\, nationalism\, the need for a strong national government\, and the promotion of manufacturing and industry. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. \nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio! \nAbout the Speaker: John Lizzi is a high school social studies teacher and historian. He recently earned his PhD from Liberty University. His first published work\, Connecticut Son: Oliver Wolcott Jr.\, is an adaptation of his doctoral dissertation. He lives in Burlington\, Connecticut with his wife and two children.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-connecticut-son-oliver-wolcott-jr/
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,October 2026,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T150000
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SUMMARY:Things We Found in the Ground: Virtual Author Event with Eleanor Bruce and Lucilla Gray
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation with Eleanor and Lucilla\, to celebrate the U.S. release of Things We Found in the Ground. October is Archaeology Month in Connecticut! \nIn this guide-that’s-not-a-guide\, metal detectorist cousins Ellie and Lucie explore their local landscape\, getting to grips with the hobby\, history and themselves along the way. \nBeginning with their first meeting in over 20 years at their grandfather’s home in Lincolnshire\, the two cousins – Eleanor and Lucilla – quickly learn that each has a fascination with unearthing historic artefacts\, which will set them off on their metal detecting journey … \nOver many weeks and months spent digging countless holes\, the pair make startling discoveries: about the objects they find and what they tell us about our ancestors\, about themselves and who they are as people\, and about the power of community\, as they forge connections with local villagers\, detectorists and history lovers along the way. \nThis charming tale of (self-)discovery will capture the hearts and minds of those seeking escapism through the buried history that we walk over every day. \nAbout the authors: We are Ellie and Lucie\, cousins\, detectorists and authors. With over 5 years of experience out in the field (literally)\, we like to think we know a thing or two about the art of digging holes. Metal detecting for us was once a lockdown hobby… now it’s taken over both of our lives. Roman Found began as a creative outlet\, a way to share our adventures with fellow diggers\, hobbyists\, collectors and enthusiasts through the power of the internet—we never could’ve dreamed that we would connect with so many people. \nOur biggest inspiration will always be our finds and the stories they hold. Half of what we do is in the research\, searching beyond the dirt\, between the pages of a reference book for that tangible link back through decades\, centuries or even a millennia; a picture slowly building around that object we’ve pulled from the earth\, be it a button\, buckle or Roman coin.  Recently\, there has been a massive resurgence of public interest in history and in the stories still lost within our landscape. Metal detecting\, as a result\, has become\, dare we say it\, trendy… As active self recorders with the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme and PLA Permit Holders\, we aim to highlight the responsible side of metal detecting through our adventures\, adding to the public record responsibly and increasing the archaeological understanding of our region. Learn more here \nPlease register; Zoom links will go out the day before the event. \nSponsored by the Avon Library\, Avon Historical Society\, and Avon Senior Center.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/things-we-found-in-the-ground-virtual-author-event-with-eleanor-bruce-and-lucilla-gray/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T195020Z
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Generation: discussion and series
DESCRIPTION:Adult Book Discussion of The Amazing Generation in tandem with teen book discussion of same book in Teen Room at same time. \nCheck out one of 37 copies (including e-books & audiobooks) purchased with funds from the Avon Education Foundation a couple weeks before October 8th\, read as much of it as you can before the book discussion\, then lend your voice to the conversation! This the first program in a fall series on the topic of phone and social media safety.  \nWe will discuss the topics within the book using materials from the book’s website\, and learn how to talk to one another about the way that tech companies are trying to train our brains to depend on them. \nAdult caregivers of youth will meet with librarians in the community room\, while youth will meet with the teen librarian in the teen room.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-amazing-generation-discussion-and-series/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T113000
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SUMMARY:Main Street Walking Tour with Jack Sanders
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk through the history of southern Main Street with author and town historian Jack Sanders on Saturday\, Oct. 10 (rain date Oct. 17)\, at 10 a.m. The 90-minute walk will begin and end at Jesse Lee United Methodist Church at 207 Main Street (corner of King Lane and Main Street). He is the author of Ambling Along Old Main Street. \nSanders will share stories about the many interesting people who have lived in homes and had businesses on Main Street on a route that will go north as far as St. Stephen’s Church and south as far as the southernmost crosswalk on Main Street. He’ll describe buildings that are no longer standing as well as tell how some have been altered or moved. \nThe group size is limited to twenty people\, age 12 or older. Tickets are limited and nonrefundable\, all sales are final. Pricing is $35 or discounted at $30 for active members of the Ridgefield Historical Society.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/main-street-walking-tour-with-jack-sanders/
LOCATION:Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church\, 207 Main Street\, RidgefieldCT\, 207 Main St.\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000
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SUMMARY:You Don't Say
DESCRIPTION:New storytelling series from CT Storytelling Center.  Jennifer Munro will kick off the series with wickedly funny stories that will touch your heart.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/you-dont-say/
LOCATION:Thames Club\, 290 State STreet\, New London\, 06320
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Performances,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Storytelling Center":MAILTO:ctstorytelling234@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T213633Z
CREATED:20260925T213633Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Haven: Myths of America
DESCRIPTION:New Haven in 1776 — Patriots\, Loyalists\, and the people caught between them. \nA Broken Umbrella Theatre stages the Revolution as the town actually met it: not as settled history\, but as an argument the city was still having with itself. Audiences move room to room through the Blake Street Center in Westville\, entering in small groups over roughly 30 minutes. \nThis October is a work-in-progress showing — a first draft put in front of an audience on purpose\, ahead of a full production in 2027. A Broken Umbrella has spent seventeen years making original theatre out of New Haven’s history\, and for the 250th the company went at the myths themselves: who gets remembered as a patriot\, who gets written out\, and what a town does while it decides. \nSchedule\n\nFriday\, October 16 — 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, October 17 — 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM\nSunday\, October 18 — 2:00 PM\nThursday\, October 22 — 7:30 PM\nFriday\, October 23 — 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, October 24 — 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM\n\nAdmission\nPay what you can\, with a suggested donation of $17.76 — chosen for the year\, not the price. Tickets are available at any price point. \nGood to know\n\nAll ages welcome; 10 and up recommended\, since audiences stand and move throughout.\nElevator access\, seating\, and mobility accommodations are available.\nEntry is staggered in small groups\, so please reserve a specific time. Capacity is limited.\n\nDetails and reservations
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/revolutionary-haven-myths-of-america/
LOCATION:Blake Street Center\, 495 Blake St\, New Haven\, 06515
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Family Activity,October 2026,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Broken Umbrella Theatre":MAILTO:Info@abrokenumbrella.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260921T171312Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Ridgefield Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Battle of Ridgefield 250th approaches; Bus tour to explore battlefield route and new discoveries \nAs the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield approaches\, the Ridgefield Historical Society is offering a rare opportunity to travel the route of the British troops and hear firsthand about archaeological discoveries that have transformed our understanding of the battle. \n\nBattlefield historian and archaeologist Dr. David Naumec\, who worked on the Ridgefield Historical Society’s two National Park Service battlefield research projects\, will narrate a bus tour following the route taken by British troops from Danbury through Ridgefield on April 27\, 1777. Along the way\, he will highlight key engagements\, archaeological discoveries\, and new evidence that has expanded knowledge of how the Battle of Ridgefield unfolded. \nThe Battle of Ridgefield Bus Tour will take place Sunday\, Oct. 18\, starting at 10 a.m. from the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. Space aboard the bus is very limited\, making this a special opportunity to experience the battlefield landscape with one of the historians directly involved in its recent investigation. The tour is expected to last about 90 minutes. \nThe Scott House itself has a connection to the events of April 27\, 1777. In its original location on Main Street\, the 1714 saltbox stood near some of the heaviest fighting of the battle. Today\, as headquarters of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, it sits within another area associated with the battle. \n\nA historian\, archaeologist and museum consultant\, Dr. Naumec was named Historic New England’s Revolution 250 Research Scholar\, studying New England’s Indigenous and African American Revolutionary War veterans. A graduate of UConn\, he holds a master’s degree in History and Museum Studies from Tufts University and a PhD in Race and Ethnicity in Early America through the Civil War from Clark University. His research interests include Native American history\, colonial North America\, Connecticut history and battlefield archaeology. He is museum manager of the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House and Lighthouse Museum with Historic Stonington. \nTickets are limited\, nonrefundable\, and are expected to sell out quickly
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/battle-of-ridgefield-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T113000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Ridgefield Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Battle of Ridgefield 250th approaches; Bus tour to explore battlefield route and new discoveries \nAs the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield approaches\, the Ridgefield Historical Society is offering a rare opportunity to travel the route of the British troops and hear firsthand about archaeological discoveries that have transformed our understanding of the battle. \n\nBattlefield historian and archaeologist Dr. David Naumec\, who worked on the Ridgefield Historical Society’s two National Park Service battlefield research projects\, will narrate a bus tour following the route taken by British troops from Danbury through Ridgefield on April 27\, 1777. Along the way\, he will highlight key engagements\, archaeological discoveries\, and new evidence that has expanded knowledge of how the Battle of Ridgefield unfolded. \nThe Battle of Ridgefield Bus Tour will take place Sunday\, Oct. 18\, starting at 10 a.m. from the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. Space aboard the bus is very limited\, making this a special opportunity to experience the battlefield landscape with one of the historians directly involved in its recent investigation. The tour is expected to last about 90 minutes. \nThe Scott House itself has a connection to the events of April 27\, 1777. In its original location on Main Street\, the 1714 saltbox stood near some of the heaviest fighting of the battle. Today\, as headquarters of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, it sits within another area associated with the battle. \nA historian\, archaeologist and museum consultant\, Dr. Naumec was named Historic New England’s Revolution 250 Research Scholar\, studying New England’s Indigenous and African American Revolutionary War veterans. A graduate of UConn\, he holds a master’s degree in History and Museum Studies from Tufts University and a PhD in Race and Ethnicity in Early America through the Civil War from Clark University. His research interests include Native American history\, colonial North America\, Connecticut history and battlefield archaeology. He is museum manager of the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House and Lighthouse Museum with Historic Stonington. \nTickets are limited\, nonrefundable\, and are expected to sell out quickly
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/battle-of-ridgefield-bus-tour-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000
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SUMMARY:The Dysregulated Kid: Author Talk with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge\, to discuss the release of her new book\, The Dysregulated Kid. This program is part of the “Take Back Your Time” series. \nCalm the brain first―and everything else follows. \n“Why does my child lose it over the smallest things?”\n“Why don’t rewards or consequences work?”\n“Why do I feel like I’m failing when I’m trying so hard?” \nIf these questions sound familiar\, you’re not alone―and you’re not failing. You’re just missing the one step no one ever taught you: how to calm the nervous system first. \nWith more than thirty years of experience as a therapist and school psychologist\, and as a mom who lived this struggle herself\, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge discovered that kids don’t need fixing―they need nervous system regulation. The solution isn’t stricter discipline\, more rewards\, or better routines. It’s a proven\, science-backed method called Regulation First Parenting™\, and it changes everything. \nIn The Dysregulated Kid\, you’ll learn how to: \n– Break free from the exhausting cycle of yelling\, bribing\, and punishing.\n– Move from co-dysregulation to co-regulation\, where calm is contagious.\n– Shift from constant reactivity to confident\, steady parenting.\n– Use small\, doable strategies that rewire both your child’s brain and your own.\n– Help your child be more focused\, independent\, and resilient so they can do better in school and in life. \nThis book isn’t another parenting trend―it’s the playbook for finally helping your child (and yourself) find calm in a chaotic world. With real-life tools\, neuroscience explained in plain language\, and hope on every page\, Dr. Roseann shows you how to stop fighting with your child and start connecting. \nMeltdowns and battles to get your child to listen don’t have to define your days. Confidence\, connection\, and calmer moments are possible―and it all begins when you learn to calm the brain first. \nThe Dysregulated Kid is the guide every parent wishes they had sooner. \nDr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a licensed therapist\, certified school psychologist\, bestselling author\, award-winning podcast host\, and mom—with over 30 years of experience helping dysregulated kids and their families.  She is the host of the Dysregulated Kids podcast\, with over 2 million downloads\, where parents and professionals turn for clear\, nervous-system–based answers to today’s biggest emotional and behavioral challenges.  Through decades of clinical work—and lived experience—Dr. Roseann discovered a truth most parenting advice misses: when we calm the nervous system first\, everything changes—behavior\, learning\, and emotional health.  The Dysregulated Kid brings this science-backed approach to parents in a way that is compassionate\, practical\, and doable\, even in the middle of real-life stress.  Featured on NBC\, CBS\, and FOX—and named “the thought leader in children’s mental health” by Forbes—Dr. Roseann bridges brain science with real-world strategies parents can use every day.  Learn more here
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-dysregulated-kid-author-talk-with-dr-roseann-capanna-hodge-virtual/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T110000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182841Z
CREATED:20260921T171413Z
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SUMMARY:Witch Trials\, Blue Laws\, and the Tooth Fairy: The Legacy of Colonial Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:What do Halloween\, witch hunts\, an English King\, pallbearers\, Leviticus\, and public education have in common? \nThe answer to that puzzle will be the focus of the Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, Oct. 20\, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. Susan Kweskin will lead an illustrated group discussion on Connecticut’s dark past\, its own witch trials\, the people who fueled them\, and their enduring impact. Deeply ingrained beliefs\, fears\, and cultural habits of the Connecticut colonists didn’t vanish with the 18th century — they continue to shape our laws\, holiday traditions\, and even our daily lives in Ridgefield. \nExamination of a Witch (1853) by T. H. Matteson\, inspired by the Salem trials\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program of the Ridgefield Historical Society. The group meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to explore a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history through shared conversation. \nEach session is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve these stories for future generations. The program is also streamed live on Facebook and uploaded to the Society’s YouTube channel. Everyone is invited—just bring your curiosity and love of history. Some attend every month\, while others join when a topic holds special meaning for them. Longtime Ridgefield residents and newcomers alike are welcome. This free program is a wonderful way to connect with others and discover new insights into the town’s heritage.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/witch-trials-blue-laws-and-the-tooth-fairy-the-legacy-of-colonial-connecticut/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Activity,Discussion,October 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T110000
DTSTAMP:20261005T141222Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Ridgefield Then and Now Part II
DESCRIPTION:How much of Ridgefield has changed over the past 150 years and how much remains the same? This will be Town Historian Jack Sanders’ topic in an illustrated talk for the Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\, at 10 a.m. at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. \nMain Street Ridgefield circa 1910 (top) and 2026 (bottom)\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program of the Ridgefield Historical Society. The group meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to explore a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history through shared conversation. \nEach session is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve these stories for future generations. The program is also streamed live on Facebook and uploaded to our YouTube channel. Everyone is invited\, just bring your curiosity and your love of history. Some attend every month\, while others join when a topic holds special meaning for them. Longtime Ridgefield residents and newcomers alike are welcome. This free program is a wonderful way to connect with others and discover new insights into our town’s heritage.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-ridgefield-then-and-now-part-ii/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield CT\, Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T201038Z
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SUMMARY:Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Explores the Dark History of Body Snatching in Upcoming Halloween Lecture
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Halloween season\, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will present the lecture\, “Grave Objections: A History of Body Snatching for Science\,” on Tuesday\, Oct. 20\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m. \nThe presentation will be led by James Henry\, a New York City tour guide and a nine-year veteran docent at Brooklyn’s historic Green-Wood Cemetery. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the presentation. For more information\, pricing\, and ticket sales\, please visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com or call (203) 838-9799. \nThis talk will explore the dark underbelly of medical history and the 100 plus year reign of the body snatchers. Driven by a severe shortage of legal cadavers for medical training\, professional “ghouls” built a lucrative seasonal industry by secretly exhuming fresh corpses from local burial sites. \nThis illicit trade disproportionately targeted marginalized communities\, igniting public fury and violent “anatomy riots\,” including New York City’s massive 1788 uprising. While families fought back with creative defensive measures to protect their dead\, the grim business of body snatching persisted for generations\, until modern anatomy laws and shifting medical practices claimed to shut it down. Or did they? Join us for a thrilling evening of true crime as we find out where all the bodies aren’t buried. \nGuest speaker James Henry is a specialist in New York City cemeteries and burial grounds. He is currently writing and illustrating a novel detailing the global history of body snatching. \nLMMM’s 2026 Lecture Series is sponsored in part by The DiNardo-Aiello Family Fund\, and The Sante Center for Natural Healing. LMMM’s 2026 programs are made possible in part by LMMM’s Season Distinguished Benefactors: The City of Norwalk\, The Maurice Goodman Foundation\, Inc.\, and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation\, Inc.\, LMMM’s Leadership Patrons: Dr. Michele & Attorney Miklos Koleszar and The Sealark Foundation\, Inc.\, and LMMM’s Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown. \nThe Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization and National Historic Landmark located at 295 West Avenue in Norwalk\, CT. \nImage Credit: Thomas Rowlandson “Grave-robbers\, with death pictured as a nightwatchman” (1755)\, pen and ink\, with watercolor (Courtesy of The Public Domain Archive\, Wellcome Collection\, England)
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lockwood-mathews-mansion-museum-explores-the-dark-history-of-body-snatching-in-upcoming-halloween-lecture/
LOCATION:Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum\, 295 West Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06850\, United States
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T153247Z
CREATED:20260727T153247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153247Z
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SUMMARY:The Prosecution Rests
DESCRIPTION:From the assassination of President Garfield to the crimes that inspired the movie Arsenic and Old Lace\, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas shares intriguing stories of sensational trials\, tragic crimes\, and even one unsolved mystery\, all of which gripped the imagination of Connecticut residents. \nAdmission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-prosecution-rests/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20261005T141308Z
CREATED:20261005T141308Z
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SUMMARY:Why We Remember the Founding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by a leading scholar of early America about the legacy of the Declaration of Independence. \nIn this talk\, historian Michael D. Hattem asks: why have Americans developed such an emotional connection to the nation’s founding for nearly 250 years? He will discuss the importance of how generations of Americans have told the story of the Revolution\, how politics have shaped how the Revolution has been remembered\, and how Americans have fought over the meanings and legacy of the Revolution for nearly 250 years. In doing so\, he will explain why the American Revolution has had such a unique place in the nation’s politics and culture. \nBe sure to come early before the event to browse our special exhibition\, Rebellious\, which reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history when its people came together\, pushed back\, and sparked change to pursue their own visions of life\, liberty\, and happiness in America. \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH) and is free to attend for ASCH members! To learn more about ASCH\, visit their website. \nTICKETS\n$15 General Admission\n$10 Connecticut Museum Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/why-we-remember-the-founding/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20261005T141422Z
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SUMMARY:Día de Muertos Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our FREE\, all ages Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns! Experience the sights and sounds of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead\, with all-ages arts activities\, mariachi music and Mexican folk dance performances\, food for sale\, face painting\, ofrendas on display\, and much more. \nHosted in partnership with the Spanish Community of Wallingford and Carlos Hernández Chávez. \nTickets required! \nDue to space limitations\, general admission tickets must be reserved in advance. General admission tickets will be offered in two blocks: 11 am – 1:30 pm\, and 1:30 – 4 pm.  Tickets allow entry into the Museum and participation in all on-site activities\, but do not guarantee access to the performances. Reserved performance seats will be offered to ticket-holders upon arrival\, on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nImmerse yourself in cultural tradition\, community\, and creativity. Get free tickets today to reserve your spot! \n___________________________ \n¡Disfrute de las imágenes y sonidos del Día de Muertos\, con actividades para todas las edades\, música de mariachi en vivo\, y bailes del folclor mexicano! \nDebido a las limitaciones de espacio\, las entradas de admisión general también deben reservarse con antelación. Las entradas de admisión general estarán disponibles en dos bloques: de 11:00 a 13:30 y de 13:30 a 16:00. Las entradas de admisión general permiten el acceso al Museo y la participación en todas las actividades\, pero no garantizan el acceso a las actuaciones. Se ofrecerán asientos reservados para las actuaciones a los titulares de entradas a la llegada\, por orden de llegada.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/dia-de-muertos-community-celebration/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,October 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T183000
DTSTAMP:20260921T171430Z
CREATED:20260921T171430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T171430Z
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SUMMARY:Share The Light - Diwali Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:An evening filled with Diwali themed cultural performances\, Kids crafts\, Henna and food at Gideon Welles School\, 1029 Neipsic Rd\, Glastonbury\, CT 06033
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/share-the-light-diwali-celebrations/
LOCATION:Gideon Welles School\, 1029 Neipsic Rd\, Glastonbury\, CT 06033\, 1029 Neipsic Rd\, Glastonbury\, CT\, 06033\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,CTH Funded,October 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="layavinyasa":MAILTO:layavinyasacompany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20261005T141338Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T141338Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Navigating the Creation of Our Nation
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nThe years before\, during\, and after the Revolutionary War were a time of transformation. In this virtual presentation\, historian Elizabeth Normen will discuss her new book\, Awakenings and Revolutions: The Harts\, Saybrook\, and the New Nation.  Elizabeth will talk about how one colonial Connecticut family navigated the times—from the pulpit to the battlefield; from the high seas to the town square. \nJoin us for this virtual presentation as Elizabeth touches on how her new book came to be and answers the question she’s often asked: What surprised you the most in your research? \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. \nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio. \nAbout the Speaker: Elizabeth Normen is co-founder and publisher emeritus of Connecticut Explored\, the magazine of Connecticut history. A 20-year veteran of the public history field\, she has won awards for African American Connecticut Explored (Wesleyan University Press\, 2014)\, Where I Live: Connecticut for grade 3\, and Venture Smith’s Colonial Connecticut for grades 5 and up. New this year is Awakenings & Revolutions: The Harts\, Saybrook\, and the New Nation\, commissioned by the Old Saybrook Historical Society to celebrate America 250. She currently has stories in the summer issue of Connecticut Explored (“In Need of the Assistance of My Country: A Revolutionary War Story”)\, and Estuary magazine (“The Connecticut River and the American Revolution.”) \nElizabeth’s book\, Awakenings and Revolutions: The Harts\, Saybrook\, and the New Nation\, was published in February 2026.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-navigating-the-creation-of-our-nation/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T195609Z
CREATED:20260915T195609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T195609Z
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SUMMARY:Reconnect: Michael Shelby and Paul Teager Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Avon Education Foundation\nAdult caregiver author talk event held at same time as Teen New Hobby Night in Teen Room. \nAdult caregivers will attend an author talk from both Michael Shelby and Paul Teager as they discuss their book Reconnect: A personalized plan to protect your child from anxiety and depression fueled by digital addiction\, and the strategies within it. \nIn today’s fast-paced digital world\, few issues are as urgent-and as universally misunderstood-as the epidemic of anxiety and depression plaguing our youngest and most vulnerable. An epidemic with ties to digital addiction\, ubiquitous screens\, and 24/7 connectivity. \nDespite mounting evidence of the emotional and psychological consequences\, a practical\, accessible\, and personalized approach to understanding and addressing this crisis has been missing-until now. This groundbreaking book is the result of a unique collaboration between two leading experts in their fields: Paul D. Tieger and Michael Shelby. Their partnership brings together decades of insight from two distinct but deeply interconnected worlds-personality psychology and technology addiction treatment.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/reconnect-michael-shelby-and-paul-teager-author-talk/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T153303Z
CREATED:20260727T153303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153303Z
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SUMMARY:Hallowed History Lantern Tour
DESCRIPTION:History comes alive on this lantern-led tour of the historic cemetery. Character actors will share tantalizing true stories from some of Cedar Hill’s notable and not-so-notable residents. \nAdmission is $20.00. Advance reservations are required and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. Tickets go on sale September 1.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/hallowed-history-lantern-tour/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260915T195654Z
CREATED:20260915T195654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T195654Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club Explores Stonehenge Inn’s Golden Age
DESCRIPTION:The glamour and excitement of Ridgefield’s famed Stonehenge Inn during the 1950s will be the focus of the Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, Nov. 17\, at 10 a.m. at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. Historical Society board member Keith Russell will lead an illustrated group discussion\, “Clarence Korker’s The Golden Age of Stonehenge – The 1950s\,” featuring recently digitized photographs of the inn’s celebrated guests\, staff and social life\, including entertainers Judy Garland and Jackie Cooper. \nClarence “Korky” Korker documented Ridgefield from the mid- to late 20th century through thousands of photographs and negatives. After retiring\, he donated his extensive collection to the Ridgefield Historical Society. Russell has been gradually digitizing the images and adding them to the Society’s online archive. The collection ranges from portraits\, weddings and community gatherings to streetscapes\, commercial buildings and celebrities visiting Stonehenge Inn. \nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program of the Ridgefield Historical Society. The group meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to explore a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history through shared conversation. \nEach session is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve these stories for future generations. The program is also streamed live on Facebook and uploaded to the Society’s YouTube channel. Everyone is invited—just bring your curiosity and love of history. Some attend every month\, while others join when a topic holds special meaning for them. Longtime Ridgefield residents and newcomers alike are welcome. This free program is a wonderful way to connect with others and discover new insights into the town’s heritage.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-explores-stonehenge-inns-golden-age/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Discussion,November 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T200706Z
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SUMMARY:Kennedy’s Only Hero/Author Event with Joel Nelson (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation with author Joel Nelson\, to celebrate the release of his book\, Kennedy’s Only Hero. \nThe surprising story of how John F. Kennedy’s obsession with Winston Churchill defined his life\, transformed his politics\, and helped elevate him to the nation’s highest office. \n“A fascinating and discerning exploration of how one iconic twentieth-century leader helped shape the rhetoric and political persona of another.” -Fredrik Logevall\, author of JFK \nWinston Churchill remains one of the modern age’s most revered leaders. His life has been the subject of decades of mythmaking and scrutiny\, and yet few know the powerful sway he had over another twentieth-century political icon—John F. Kennedy. Drawing on deep wells of unpublished archival material\, Kennedy’s Only Hero uncovers Kennedy’s obsession with Churchill\, whose career\, policies\, writings\, and even daily habits profoundly shaped the future president. \nKennedy discovered Churchill’s books as a teenager and by his early twenties had become an unswerving believer in his brilliance. Under Churchill’s influence\, Kennedy rejected his own youthful isolationism and adopted the approach to national and international politics that propelled him to the presidency. Although they would not meet until late in their lives\, Churchill’s influence on Kennedy’s campaign tactics\, speeches\, and worldview was overwhelming. Kennedy’s conviction in the power of peace through strength\, his faith in summits\, his understanding of the importance of rhetoric\, and his deep commitment to service and global engagement—all came from Churchill. \nKennedy’s Only Hero is an enlightening and deeply human story of an admiration and aspiration that changed the course of history. \nJoel Nelson is a British writer and historian. He took a first-class honours degree in History at Jesus College\, Oxford\, in 2016\, and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge in 2017. He subsequently worked as an advisor to Rory Stewart\, an editor at Foreign Affairs\, and as Director of European Policy at an AI think-tank in Washington\, D.C. \nIn 2020\, Joel won a Kennedy Scholarship and\, knowing almost nothing about the man the scholarship was named for\, bought a recently published biography of JFK. Fascinated by the book’s occasional references to Kennedy’s interest in Churchill\, he decided to research the subject. Joel discovered a trove of material in archives on both sides of the Atlantic\, and spent the following five years researching and writing his account of Kennedy’s obsession.  Kennedy’s Only Hero is the result. It is his first book. \nCo-sponsored by the Avon Library and Avon Historical Society. \nBooks will be for sale at this event. \nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating. \n  \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kennedys-only-hero-author-event-with-joel-nelson-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:November 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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