BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CT Humanities - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cthumanities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CT Humanities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260730T123318Z CREATED:20260303T203203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T123318Z UID:57558-1787133600-1787140800@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Plot-Thickens.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T220000 DTSTAMP:20260727T152911Z CREATED:20260727T152911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T152911Z UID:57562-1787254200-1787263200@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Adams-Rib.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T130531Z CREATED:20260609T130531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130531Z UID:58539-1788094800-1788105600@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-5/ LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883 CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026springsumopen-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mystery-Scavenger-Hunt--scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T130637Z CREATED:20260609T130637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130637Z UID:57580-1789552800-1789560000@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Eternal-Homes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T152946Z CREATED:20260727T152946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T152946Z UID:57584-1789812000-1789819200@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/What-a-Way-to-Go.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260812T173206Z CREATED:20260812T173206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173206Z UID:59316-1790344800-1790528400@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/EMMA_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Osborne Homestead Museum &%3B Kellogg Environmental Center":MAILTO:DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T153133Z CREATED:20260727T153133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153133Z UID:57588-1791021600-1791028800@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Stories-in-Stone-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T220000 DTSTAMP:20260727T153230Z CREATED:20260727T153230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153230Z UID:58938-1791050400-1791064800@cthumanities.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Activity,October 2026,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Gala-Red-Carpet-image_adjusted-for-press-uploads.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Gilgore":MAILTO:info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T153247Z CREATED:20260727T153247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153247Z UID:57596-1792576800-1792584000@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Prosecution-Rests.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260727T153303Z CREATED:20260727T153303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153303Z UID:57600-1793383200-1793394000@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hallowed-History-Lantern-Tour-Crop.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR