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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:20261003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T153230Z
CREATED:20260727T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153230Z
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SUMMARY:The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to hold Red Carpet Gala Celebrating its Cinematic History
DESCRIPTION:Norwalk\, Conn. July 7\, 2026– The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will host a “Red Carpet Gala” on Oct. 3\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. The event will take place in the Mansion’s historic rooms at 295 West Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT. LMMM Trustee Ernest DesRochers and Board of Trustees Chairman Douglas Hempstead will co-chair the evening. \nThe gala will feature Hollywood glamour\, an exciting cinematic experience courtesy of the Avon Theatre\, an exclusive preview of the exhibition\, “The Evolving Icon\,” in collaboration with The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists\, a formal dinner\, silent and live auctions\, and more. Guests are encouraged to dress in red carpet or black-tie optional attire. \nThe gala will celebrate the Mansion’s history as a silver-screen backdrop. For the past 50 years\, this institution has served as a movie set for widely known films such as “House of Dark Shadows” and “The Stepford Wives.” It was also featured in “Glacier Bay\,” starring Norwalk resident and Emmy-nominated actor James Noble\, and more recently\, Netflix’s “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone\,” starring the legendary Donald Sutherland. \nThe Museum’s 2026 Gala is generously sponsored in part by Gala Distinguished Benefactors: Fairfield County Bank and Northmarq; Gala Sustainers: Seaman Construction Inc.\, and Alchemy Celebrations; and Gala Media Sponsor: Moffly Media. \nLMMM’s 2026 programs are made possible in part by LMMM’s 2026 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. For more information on tours and programs\, please visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com\, email info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com\, or call 203-838-9799\, ext. 3. \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-lockwood-mathews-mansion-museum-to-hold-red-carpet-gala-celebrating-its-cinematic-history/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Activity,October 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Gilgore":MAILTO:info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260921T171015Z
CREATED:20260921T171015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T171015Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Traditional Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of stories and crafts with special guest storyteller Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason! In her debut picture book\, Grandmother Moon\, she celebrates the relationship between a grandmother and grandchild\, weaving Indigenous teachings into a modern setting. \nThe program will include live readings from Grandmother Moon and an exploration of traditional stories referenced in the book\, offering visitors of all ages the chance to reflect on the power of intergenerational storytelling. Then complete related crafts and activities that explore the significance of the moon and storytelling. Books will be available for purchase and can be signed by Wunneanatsu. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. No pre-registration required. This program also falls on Free First Weekend\, which includes free admission for all ages\, Saturday 10/3 and Sunday 10/4. \nFree First Weekends are sponsored by Beacon Bank.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/family-program-traditional-storytelling/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,October 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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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:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T153133Z
CREATED:20260727T153133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153133Z
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SUMMARY:Stories in Stone
DESCRIPTION:Learn about monument styles often found in 19th-century cemeteries such as Cedar Hill Cemetery. \nFrom the sarcophagus to the obelisk\, Celtic cross\, pyramid and more\, Ann Mione highlights the origin and significance of popular monument styles. And will share information about the lot owners who selected these magnificent memorials. \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/stories-in-stone/
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:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260921T170547Z
CREATED:20260921T170547Z
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SUMMARY:Schoolhouse Sunday Celebrates Northrop
DESCRIPTION:Nearly a century ago\, Cyrus B. Northrop Jr.\, the beloved president emeritus of the University of Minnesota\, died at the age of 87. The Ridgefield native and graduate of the West Lane District/Peter Parley School\, had served as the university’s president from 1884 to 1911\, overseeing tremendous growth at the school. There were 289 students when he arrived and 5\,000 when he retired\, on a Minneapolis campus that went from two buildings to 23. \nWe’ll celebrate this renowned education leader\, youngest son of a Ridgefield farming family\, at Sunday’s Open House at the West Lane/Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, Sept. 27\, 1 to 4 p.m. \nPlease join us to learn about the first school that Cyrus Northrop attended and how education was organized in Ridgefield during his school days here. We’ll have refreshments and Town Historian Jack Sanders will be available to answer questions\, with hosts Sally Sanders\, Nancy Rowe\, and Georgia Loomis. The Ridgefield Historical Society maintains the school as a small museum.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/schoolhouse-sunday-celebrates-northrop/
LOCATION:Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Road\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Activity,September 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T173206Z
CREATED:20260812T173206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173206Z
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SUMMARY:EMMA: Clueless in Highbury
DESCRIPTION:The Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Estate gardens will be hosting the Performing Arts Collaborative’s “EMMA: Clueless in Highbury”\, an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel. This live production offers an immersive experience that invites the audience into the towns of Highbury and Hartfield\, the home of Emma Woodhouse and her father\, where they will witness key scenes throughout the museum and gardens. \nPerformances will be held on the first floor of the museum which is not accessible and the gardens which are accessible. Most of the scenes will be held outdoors. Guests will be moving from scene to scene with the cast. It is highly recommended that guests bring hand fans and sun protection for the outdoor scenes and the non-air-conditioned museum. This event is suitable for ages twelve and up\, and it is recommended that children attend the first performance at 11:30 a.m. \nPerformances are scheduled for Friday\, Sept. 25 at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m; Saturday\, Sept. 26 and Sunday\, Sept. 27 at 11:30 a.m.\, 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Registration is required. Early registration is highly advised since each performance will have a limited number of spaces. Registration can be made at https://ctparks.com/events/emma-clueless-highbury. \nThis event is free. Donations are accepted with a minimum suggested donation of twenty dollars. Rain dates will be October 2-4\, 2026. For more information\, call (203)734-2513\, email DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov\, or visit the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Calendar of Events. \nImage from Performing Arts Collaborative
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/emma-clueless-in-highbury/
LOCATION:Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum\, 500 Hawthorne Ave\, Derby\, 06484
CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,Performances,September 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Osborne Homestead Museum &amp%3B Kellogg Environmental Center":MAILTO:DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T152946Z
CREATED:20260727T152946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T152946Z
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SUMMARY:What a Way to Go!
DESCRIPTION:Mayhem\, murder\, and the hazards of everyday life are the subjects of this tour led by Evelyn Bollert. \nTransportation with a mind of its own\, constricting corsets\, exploding boilers\, odorless gases\, melancholia\, mysticism\, mysteries and more. \nCedar Hill residents tell tales of the dangers of daily living in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. \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. \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/what-a-way-to-go/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,September 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T130637Z
CREATED:20260609T130637Z
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SUMMARY:Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the private mausoleums that grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. \nAndrius Banevicius discusses the art and architecture of these magnificent structures on this tour of the historic cemetery. \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 Inwood Pond between Sections 2 and 10. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/eternal-homes-of-cedar-hill/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,September 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T130559Z
CREATED:20260609T130559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130559Z
UID:57572-1789207200-1789214400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Mystery Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Explore Cedar Hill Cemetery while deciphering creative clues that direct you around the historic sections of the cemetery. \nTeams of up to four people each compete in the hunt. \nOnce teams have collected all the clues\, it’s time to solve the mystery. It’s a race to the finish\, as prizes (and bragging rights) will be awarded to teams who solve the mystery the fastest. \nAdmission is $10.00/person. Advance reservations are required and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/mystery-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,September 2026,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T130531Z
CREATED:20260609T130531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130531Z
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SUMMARY:Open Hours: Explore our Exhibits at Weston History and Culture Center
DESCRIPTION:Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer \nIn the Visitors Center: \nSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom\, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution\, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. \nLocal Patriots & Loyalists of the American Revolution: Learn about those who were for and against the Revolutionary War in this exhibit that features people from the Weston/Fairfield\, Wilton/Norwalk and Ridgefield. \nIn the historic Coley Barn: \nWeston at Work: Come explore the history of agriculture\, manufacturing\, and textile production in Weston and Connecticut in the new\, interactive exhibit\, “Weston at Work”. Children can card wool\, weave on a loom\, use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale and more! \nIn the Historic Coley House: \nGuided Tour – Life in the 1940s:Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House\, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived\, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. \nStroll through the Daniel E. Offutt\, III Sculpture Garden on our glorious 3.7 acre property.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/open-hours-explore-our-exhibits-at-weston-history-and-culture-center-5/
LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &amp%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T152911Z
CREATED:20260727T152911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T152911Z
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SUMMARY:Cinema at the Cemetery: Adam’s Rib
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the romantic comedy\, Adam’s Rib\, starring Katharine Hepburn\, Spencer Tracy and Judy Holliday. \nIn this popular Hepburn-Tracy pairing\, tensions mount when married lawyers find themselves on opposite sides of a high-profile court case. \nBring a blanket or chair and your favorite candy for a movie under the stars. \nThe movie will be shown on an outdoor screen on the sprawling lawn between the Garden and Cedar Mausoleums. \n(Rain Date: Thursday\, August 27\, 7:30 pm) \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/cinema-at-the-cemetery-adams-rib/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Family Activity,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260730T123318Z
CREATED:20260303T203203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T123318Z
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SUMMARY:The Plot Thickens
DESCRIPTION:Hear stories that sound like film scripts – leaving you to wonder who should star in the movie – a Communist spy\, a runaway Prince\, an infamous gambler\, and more. \nWendi Vance leads this intriguing tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery. \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. \nDubai
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-plot-thickens/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T152727Z
CREATED:20260727T152727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T152727Z
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SUMMARY:Living History Program: Civil War Union Infantry
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Regiment CT Volunteers\, Company A\, Inc. will portray a Union infantry company during The American Civil War. This Living History Program will include four simultaneous stations: History\, Drill\, Weapons Demo (no firing)\, and Haversack Drill. Rain will bring the program inside the library. Made possible through the Gail Straun Memorial Donation.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/living-history-program-civil-war-union-infantry/
LOCATION:Manross Memorial\, 260 Central Street\, Forestville\, 06010
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,August 2026,Family Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manross Memorial Library":MAILTO:elizabethlivingston@bristolct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T153000
DTSTAMP:20260727T152052Z
CREATED:20260727T152052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T152052Z
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SUMMARY:“The Marabou Who Crossed the Sea” at the Pardee-Morris House
DESCRIPTION:Given the chance\, what would you say to family members loved and lost\, whose stories begin to feel distant? For Ugandan-American poet\, teacher\, and New Haven Museum (NHM) Educator Rohanna (Ssanyu) Delossantos\, the answer is to create verse giving voice to a universal longing: to commune with the culture and people of memory and family lore. Delossantos will present a free\, all-ages program merging poetry and still-life drawing in\, “The Marabou Who Crossed the Sea\,” at the Pardee-Morris House on Sunday\, August 9\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. Register here.For weather updates check our Facebook/Instagram pages or visit www.newhavenmuseum.org. \nDelossantos’s superpower is making complex histories accessible through art. At NHM\, she has developed and led a variety of family programs since 2019. Basing the “The Marabou Who Crossed the Sea\,” program on her chapbook of the same title\, Delossantos will give a reading and then offer still-life scenes based on the objects and birds mentioned in her book for adults and kids to color in their own way. The event will include a Q&A and a book signing. \nDelossantos\, whose writing is penned using her middle name\, Ssanyu\, says that although her poems are fictionalized\, they all have biographical elements\, often pulling from her memories of visiting Uganda for the first time in her early 20s. Her work creates a complex tapestry exploring community histories: late-20th century immigration\, the Ugandan Diaspora\, post-colonial Africa; along the way she weaves in threads of maternal relationships\, the dispersal of a family\, and the fate of its children. “The daughters of these poems try to understand their mothers across time\, and their difficult decisions to stay\, go\, or keep away\,” Delossantos says. \n“There’s a lot of family history interwoven throughout the book\,” Delossantos says. “Papaya Tree\,” for example\, is based on the story of the destruction of her mother\, Rita’s\, favorite dress in order to set a broken bone\, with Delossantosexpanding on the story in her own voice and giving nuanced weight to the story. Delossantos notes her mother is part of a larger trend of immigration to the U.S. post-1965 Immigration and Nationality Act. Rita\, along with four of her six siblings would eventually settle outside of Uganda. “These poems of the Ugandan diaspora represent a relatively small population\,” she explains. “This might appear to be a niche history\, but the history is deep\, and like so many before me\, whose stories we represent at the New Haven Museum\, I have also found myself in New Haven.” \nFor the hands-on aspect of the program\, Delossantos has created several still-life setups using objects from or in proximity to the book (a yellow jerry can\, papaya\, green cabbage\, esuuka\, (a Ugandan item of clothing)\, and images of the birds featured in the book. She explains the complex imagery of the marabou stork\, saying\, “It is the ugliest animal I’ve ever seen. When I first visited Uganda\, I found it to be in constant and unsettling contrast to the country’s beauties.” \nExplaining that the marabou left its former habitat in the savanna and has migrated to the cities\, feeding on trash\, Delossantos adds the five-foot-tall creature is everywhere\, like seagulls or pigeons. Following her visit to Uganda\, the image of the marabou continued to pop up in her writing. “I grew to appreciate them\,” Delossantos says. “Without ugliness\, there is no beauty.” She explains\, “The marabou provides an ecological service\, scavenging for flesh\, eating rodents\, and by effect\, reducing the prevalence of disease.” Her poem “African Aviary” finds the marabou in an American zoo\, in captivity\, but alive. It is there with other birds of the continent—the ibis\, the grass owl\, etc.\, and it has become a mother. “The birds may have little in common\, but\, in this zoo\, they are united in otherness.”
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-marabou-who-crossed-the-sea-at-the-pardee-morris-house/
LOCATION:The Pardee-Morris House\, 325 Lighthouse Rd.\, New Haven\, 06512
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T203145Z
CREATED:20260303T203145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203145Z
UID:57554-1786183200-1786190400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Patent Pending: Inventors of Cedar Hill
DESCRIPTION:Meet Cedar Hill’s ingenious inventors. Hear about Gallaudet’s airplane\, Colt’s revolver\, Gray’s pay telephone and more creative inventions. \nFoundation Director Beverly Lucas leads this new tour of the historic cemetery. \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/patent-pending-inventors-of-cedar-hill/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Patent-Pending.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T203257Z
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
UID:57286-1786093200-1786104000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day. \nMonday\, August 3\, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave\, make a sparkling shad\, and compete in colonial-era games. \nTuesday\, August 4\, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  In honor of the American Revolution\, students will set up a soldier’s tent\, discover the music of the fife and drum\, and learn the beautiful science of cartography. \nWednesday\, August 5\, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains\, bridges\, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals\, build a boat that floats\, and a rail that won’t fail. \nThursday\, August 6\, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900\, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons. \nFriday\, August 7\, Modernizing Moments. Radio\, television\, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection\, explore the science behind these technologies\, and refresh themselves with a signature soda. \nRegistration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kids-hands-on-history-summer-program-2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T203257Z
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
UID:57285-1786006800-1786017600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day. \nMonday\, August 3\, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave\, make a sparkling shad\, and compete in colonial-era games. \nTuesday\, August 4\, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  In honor of the American Revolution\, students will set up a soldier’s tent\, discover the music of the fife and drum\, and learn the beautiful science of cartography. \nWednesday\, August 5\, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains\, bridges\, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals\, build a boat that floats\, and a rail that won’t fail. \nThursday\, August 6\, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900\, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons. \nFriday\, August 7\, Modernizing Moments. Radio\, television\, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection\, explore the science behind these technologies\, and refresh themselves with a signature soda. \nRegistration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kids-hands-on-history-summer-program-2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T203257Z
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
UID:57284-1785920400-1785931200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day. \nMonday\, August 3\, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave\, make a sparkling shad\, and compete in colonial-era games. \nTuesday\, August 4\, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  In honor of the American Revolution\, students will set up a soldier’s tent\, discover the music of the fife and drum\, and learn the beautiful science of cartography. \nWednesday\, August 5\, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains\, bridges\, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals\, build a boat that floats\, and a rail that won’t fail. \nThursday\, August 6\, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900\, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons. \nFriday\, August 7\, Modernizing Moments. Radio\, television\, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection\, explore the science behind these technologies\, and refresh themselves with a signature soda. \nRegistration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kids-hands-on-history-summer-program-2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T203257Z
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
UID:57283-1785834000-1785844800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day. \nMonday\, August 3\, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave\, make a sparkling shad\, and compete in colonial-era games. \nTuesday\, August 4\, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  In honor of the American Revolution\, students will set up a soldier’s tent\, discover the music of the fife and drum\, and learn the beautiful science of cartography. \nWednesday\, August 5\, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains\, bridges\, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals\, build a boat that floats\, and a rail that won’t fail. \nThursday\, August 6\, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900\, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons. \nFriday\, August 7\, Modernizing Moments. Radio\, television\, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection\, explore the science behind these technologies\, and refresh themselves with a signature soda. \nRegistration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kids-hands-on-history-summer-program-2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T203257Z
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
UID:57281-1785747600-1785758400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day. \nMonday\, August 3\, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave\, make a sparkling shad\, and compete in colonial-era games. \nTuesday\, August 4\, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  In honor of the American Revolution\, students will set up a soldier’s tent\, discover the music of the fife and drum\, and learn the beautiful science of cartography. \nWednesday\, August 5\, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains\, bridges\, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals\, build a boat that floats\, and a rail that won’t fail. \nThursday\, August 6\, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900\, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons. \nFriday\, August 7\, Modernizing Moments. Radio\, television\, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection\, explore the science behind these technologies\, and refresh themselves with a signature soda. \nRegistration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kids-hands-on-history-summer-program/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T205734Z
CREATED:20260527T205734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205734Z
UID:58535-1785675600-1785686400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Open Hours: Explore our Exhibits at Weston History and Culture Center
DESCRIPTION:Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer \nIn the Visitors Center: \nSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom\, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution\, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. \nLocal Patriots & Loyalists of the American Revolution: Learn about those who were for and against the Revolutionary War in this exhibit that features people from the Weston/Fairfield\, Wilton/Norwalk and Ridgefield. \nIn the historic Coley Barn: \nWeston at Work: Come explore the history of agriculture\, manufacturing\, and textile production in Weston and Connecticut in the new\, interactive exhibit\, “Weston at Work”. Children can card wool\, weave on a loom\, use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale and more! \nIn the Historic Coley House: \nGuided Tour – Life in the 1940s:Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House\, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived\, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. \nStroll through the Daniel E. Offutt\, III Sculpture Garden on our glorious 3.7 acre property.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/open-hours-explore-our-exhibits-at-weston-history-and-culture-center-4/
LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &amp%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T205711Z
CREATED:20260527T205711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205711Z
UID:58531-1785070800-1785081600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Open Hours: Explore our Exhibits at Weston History and Culture Center
DESCRIPTION:Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer \nIn the Visitors Center: \nSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom\, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution\, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. \nLocal Patriots & Loyalists of the American Revolution: Learn about those who were for and against the Revolutionary War in this exhibit that features people from the Weston/Fairfield\, Wilton/Norwalk and Ridgefield. \nIn the historic Coley Barn: \nWeston at Work: Come explore the history of agriculture\, manufacturing\, and textile production in Weston and Connecticut in the new\, interactive exhibit\, “Weston at Work”. Children can card wool\, weave on a loom\, use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale and more! \nIn the Historic Coley House: \nGuided Tour – Life in the 1940s:Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House\, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived\, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. \nStroll through the Daniel E. Offutt\, III Sculpture Garden on our glorious 3.7 acre property.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/open-hours-explore-our-exhibits-at-weston-history-and-culture-center-3/
LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,July 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &amp%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T065414Z
CREATED:20260303T202841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T065414Z
UID:57543-1784368800-1784376000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:A Civil War Soldier
DESCRIPTION:Hear poignant stories of Civil War soldiers laid to rest at Cedar Hill on this new tour of the historic cemetery. \nBeverly Lucas will share the stories of men who died in service as well as those who made it safely home. The tour offers a moving glimpse into courage\, loss\, survival\, and remembrance. \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. Nach ausführlichen Tests und Vergleichen mit anderen Anbietern kommen viele Experten zu dem Schluss\, dass Bestes Bonus Crab Casino derzeit eines der attraktivsten Online-Casinos ist\, besonders wegen des starken 10-Euro-Bonus ohne Einzahlung und der schnellen Auszahlungen. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-civil-war-soldier/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,July 2026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T185151Z
CREATED:20260629T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T185151Z
UID:58805-1783252800-1783267200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of the American Revolution on July 5\, 2026\, 12 – 4 p.m.\, during “A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House.” Reenactors from the 54th Regiment of Foot—a rousting band of Redcoats—will return to the site of the Morris house which was burned to the ground by the British during their raid on New Haven on July 5\, 1779. (There’s no telling how the local 6th CT Regiment will respond to the Brits returning… ) Weather updates for the this free NH250 event will be posted on FB/IG and newhavenmuseum.org. \n“A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House” will provide a full afternoon of revolutionary fun. The 54th Rgt. will demonstrate the life of a British soldier\, showcasing traditional drills and demonstrating the firing of muskets. The regiment’s18th-century “surgeon” will demonstrate his skills\, helping visitors gain new appreciation for 21st-century medicine! \nReenactors from the 6th CT Rgt. will set aside any remaining animosities while they showcase their own traditional drills\, and the cleaning and firing of muskets. A lieutenant will detail the contents of a continental soldier’s knapsack\, and kids can join in a mock drill with wooden muskets. \nVisitors are welcome to bring picnics and chairs. The Inferno Apizza truck will also be onsite\, and snacks will also be available for purchase \nSteve Salisbury\, proprietor of the Big Bear Trading Company\, will set up shop as an 18th-century sutler\, selling to modern-day visitors some of the tools\, trinkets\, eating utensils\, and miscellaneous goods that were popular in the 1700s. \nVisitors may also tour the PMH Colonial Herb Garden. University of Connecticut-certified Master Gardener Giulia Gambale will invite guests to touch and smell clippings of herbs and discuss their use during colonial times. \nThe Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard will perform spirited fife-and-drum music throughout the afternoon. Visitors will also enjoy crafts\, creating lavender sachet bags and paper tri-corn hats. Colonial games for all ages will include rolling hoops\, graces\, and cup-and-ball. \nIn 1779\, British Major General William Tryon led 2700 soldiers in raids on the port towns of New Haven\, Fairfield\,Westport and Norwalk\, Connecticut. “A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House” is the first in the “1779 British Raids\,” event series (July 5-12\, 2026)\, a collaborative effort by the New Haven Museum\, Fairfield Museum\, Westport Museum for History and Culture\, and Norwalk Historical Society to commemorate the historic raids. The “1779 British Raids” events will allow the public to follow in the footsteps of British forces and discover the stories of how each town fought back. \nNew Haven Museum thanks the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut for supporting the program\, and WSHU 91.1 FM for supporting the 2026 summer season.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-day-in-the-revolution-at-pardee-morris-house/
LOCATION:The Pardee-Morris House\, 325 Lighthouse Rd.\, New Haven\, 06512
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Discussion,July 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T123000
DTSTAMP:20260527T205644Z
CREATED:20260527T205644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205644Z
UID:58635-1783076400-1783081800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:The American Revolution & Main Street in Hartford\, CT: Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America’s 250th and hear diverse stories of struggle and success in the pursuit of freedom and liberty. Begin in the Ancient Burying Ground and discover the real life stories from the people and families who lived and worked in Hartford. Across the street\, walk to the site that held important meetings with General George Washington at the Wadsworth. Continue to Connecticut’s Old State House to view outdoor exhibits on Rev. Thomas Hooker and the American Revolution. \nMeet inside the Ancient Burying Ground\, located at 679 Main Street\, Hartford\, at the Founders Monument.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-american-revolution-main-street-in-hartford-ct-guided-tour/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,July 2026
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ABGA_GuidedTourJuly3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ancient Burying Ground Association":MAILTO:marydonohue@comcast.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T205505Z
CREATED:20260527T205505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205505Z
UID:58501-1782651600-1782662400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Open Hours: Explore Our Exhibits At Weston History And Culture Center!
DESCRIPTION:Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer \nIn the Visitors Center: \nSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom\, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution\, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. \nLocal Patriots & Loyalists of the American Revolution: Learn about those who were for and against the Revolutionary War in this exhibit that features people from the Weston/Fairfield\, Wilton/Norwalk and Ridgefield. \nIn the historic Coley Barn: \nWeston at Work: Come explore the history of agriculture\, manufacturing\, and textile production in Weston and Connecticut in the new\, interactive exhibit\, “Weston at Work”. Children can card wool\, weave on a loom\, use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale and more! \nIn the Historic Coley House: \nGuided Tour – Life in the 1940s:Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House\, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived\, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. \nStroll through the Daniel E. Offutt\, III Sculpture Garden on our glorious 3.7 acre property.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/open-hours-explore-our-exhibits-at-weston-history-and-culture-center-2/
LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,June 2026,Ongoing Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026springsumopen.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &amp%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T163939Z
CREATED:20260601T163939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T163939Z
UID:58553-1782558000-1782576000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:250th Parade Celebration and Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:The East Windsor Historical Society is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a parade and ice cream social! The community is gathering together to acknowledge East Windsor’s contribution to the revolution. A parade will start at 11 AM and make its way into the museum grounds located at 113-115 Scantic Road. Then we’ll have our annual ice cream social with FREE ice cream! Other vendors will be on site and all of the museums will be open. Music\, activities\, and more!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/250th-parade-celebration-and-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Family Activity,June 2026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T164017Z
CREATED:20260601T164017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T164017Z
UID:58654-1781884800-1781899200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Windsor Human Relations Commission and Windsor Historical Society for an afternoon of joy\, culture\, and community on the historic Palisado Green. Starting at 4 p.m.\, enjoy family-friendly crafts\, engaging story readings\, a bounce house\, lively performances by Magic Soul Academy drumline\, and delicious food from fantastic local food trucks. Come celebrate freedom\, history\, and togetherness with your friends and neighbors! \nAt 7 p.m.\, gather around a fire on grounds once walked by people enslaved in Windsor\, and take part in our annual audience-led firelight reading. This year’s reading is Lemuel Haynes’ 1776 essay\, “Liberty Further Extended.” Born in West Hartford in 1753\, Haynes was America’s first Black ordained minister. In this contemporary response to the Declaration of Independence\, Haynes argues against slavery\, calls out the hypocrisy of American’s war for “independence\,” and advocates for a better\, freer future. Participants are welcome to either take part and read the words or listen and reflect on this important piece of abolitionist history. \nBoth programs are outside. In the case of heavy rain\, both programs will be moved indoors to Windsor Historical Society facilities. \nThis program is part of Windsor Historical Society’s WindsorCT250 commemoration activities. For more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Family Activity,June 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: They Dare to Learn: Portraits of Courage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and inspiring workshop that blends history\, storytelling\, and creative expression. \nMaster Teaching Artist Ed Johnetta Miller will share the true story of the brave young Black women who attended Prudence Crandall’s School for Young Black Girls in Canterbury\, Connecticut. This story will be brought to life as Ed Johnetta shares some of her exquisite quilts that commemorate these young women. Then\, create your own expressive collage portraits using a variety of images and materials. Each artwork will honor courage\, resilience\, and the power of learning\, and provide participants with the opportunity to reflect on how commemoration helps us understand our present moment\, and provide a foundation for a community’s ongoing vitality. No art experience necessary. All materials provided! \nTICKETS $10 General Admission $5 Members Free for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150+ Cost includes all materials. This workshop is part of “By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\,” a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/workshop-they-dare-to-learn-portraits-of-courage/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,June 2026
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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:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T135208Z
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SUMMARY:Lifetime of Looking
DESCRIPTION:Lifetime of Looking is a public program at the Bruce for adults experiencing cognitive decline\, such as Alzheimer’s Disease\, and their family members and caregivers. During this guided\, interactive program\, trained educators provide the opportunity for conversation and discussion through art on exhibit and creative art-making opportunities. \nPrograms take place one Thursday each month from 2–3:30pm. The program is free with Museum admission and advanced registration is required. Please contact Stephanie Rice at srice@brucemuseum.org or (203) 413-6743 to sign up or for further information.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lifetime-of-looking-2/
LOCATION:1 Museum Dr\, One Museum Drive\, www.brucemuseum.org\, Greenwich\, 06830
CATEGORIES:Activity,June 2026,Special Events
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