BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CT Humanities - ECPv6.15.17.1//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:20260427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011306 CREATED:20251001T130304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T130304Z UID:55058-1777316400-1777321800@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:A250 Community Conversation: Ramin Ganeshram Workshop DESCRIPTION:A Collaboration with Ridgefield Library\nApril 27\, 2026 · 7 p.m.\nRidgefield Library\nFree \nAmerica250 Community Conversations are facilitated discussions led by Ridgefield Library and KTM&HC staff that focus on increasing our community’s familiarity and interaction with the Declaration of Independence. These discussions encourage participants to share\, listen\, and learn together\, with no prior knowledge about the Declaration or its historical context needed. \nThe final program in this series will be led by Ramin Ganeshram\, executive director of the Westport Museum. \nDetails coming soon! URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a250-community-conversation-ramin-ganeshram-workshop/ LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, 06877 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 2026,Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011306 CREATED:20260407T185409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T185409Z UID:58027-1777399200-1777404600@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Spies of the American Revolution at Fairfield Public Library DESCRIPTION:Gathering intelligence was crucial during the American Revolution. In conjunction with the special exhibition The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington on view at the Fairfield Public Library\, join the Fairfield Museum’s Program Coordinator Walt Matis to uncover the key figures who aided—and thwarted—the Patriot cause. \nPlease register. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/spies-of-the-american-revolution-at-fairfield-public-library/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/America-250-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Museum and History Center":MAILTO:info@fairfieldhs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011306 CREATED:20260421T200114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T200114Z UID:58152-1777483800-1777487400@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Hidden Heroes: Norwich's Black Soldiers & Sailors of the Revolution DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sandra Soucy\, this compelling program explores the lives of approximately twenty Black men identified by scholars as Revolutionary War soldiers and sailors from Norwich. The presentation also examines the efforts of local citizens who advocated for the abolition of slavery and embraced freedom for all as a central goal of the Revolution\, shedding light on a powerful and often overlooked chapter of the city’s history. \nMuch has been written about Norwich’s participation in the American Revolution. This bustling city was known for its fervent support of the patriot cause\, contributing troops\, military leaders\, and supplies to the war effort. What is less known is the participation of Black residents\, who bravely fought for the freedom of this country and for their own; for whom “Life\, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” had a very personal meaning. \nThis free public program is presented by the America’s 250th Norwich CT Committee in partnership with Otis Library and sponsored through the Project PEACE Impact Fund by Global City Norwich and NCDC. All are welcome to attend. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/hidden-heroes-norwichs-black-soldiers-sailors-of-the-revolution/ LOCATION:Otis Library\, 261 Main Street\, Norwich\, 06360 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hiddenheroes.png ORGANIZER;CN="Otis Library":MAILTO:kwall@otislibrarynorwich.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011306 CREATED:20260421T200208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T200208Z UID:58157-1777719600-1777723200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Through Billy Lee's Eyes: Presented by Storyteller Andre Keitt DESCRIPTION:Renowned storyteller Andre Keitt portrays and lectures about William (Billy) Lee\, an American slave and personal assistant of George Washington during the American Revolution. Lee was the only one of Washington’s slaves freed immediately by Washington’s will. Mr. Keitt brings a unique story to life with this “Freedom Trail” presentation. \nFurther\, this presentation will include a PowerPoint of visuals from the Colonial era\, as well as famous illustrations/paintings of Lee with Washington and his family. The event will include an opportunity for the audience to participate in a retelling. \nThis free public program is presented by Otis Library in partnership with the America’s 250th Norwich CT Committee and sponsored through the Project PEACE Impact Fund by Global City Norwich and NCDC. All are welcome to attend. Registration is required. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/through-billy-lees-eyes-presented-by-storyteller-andre-keitt/ LOCATION:Otis Library\, 261 Main Street\, Norwich\, 06360 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,May 2026,Performances,Talks, Lectures, Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/billylee.png ORGANIZER;CN="otis library":MAILTO:kwall@otislibrarynorwich.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011306 CREATED:20260421T200833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T200833Z UID:58292-1777815000-1777822200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull Artist of the American Revolution\, Author talk DESCRIPTION:Illustrated Talk by Author\, historian\, journalist Richard Brookhiser \nFree and open to the public\, Limited seating call 860-642-6579 to reserve yours\nBook signing & reception follow program\nBooks available for purchase\nSponsored by the Lebanon Historical Society & the Lebanon American 250 Committee\nHeld at the First Congregational Church of Lebanon\n588 Exeter Road\, Lebanon\, CT\nwww.historyoflebanon.org URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/glorious-lessons-john-trumbull-artist-of-the-american-revolution-author-talk/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Lebanon\, 588 Exeter Road\, Lebanon\, CT\, 06249\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Brookhiser-Poster-2026-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="LebanonHistoricalSociety":MAILTO:museum@historyoflebanon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011306 CREATED:20260421T203049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203049Z UID:58200-1778925600-1778947200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Colonial Encampment with the 5th CT Regiment at the Weston History & Culture Center DESCRIPTION:Become a time traveler and experience life at a Revolutionary War encampment with the 5th CT Regiment on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026. Drop in anytime between 10am – 4pm at the Weston History & Culture Center\, 104 Weston Rd. in Weston\, CT to experience history! Rain or Shine. Parking on site and on the street. \nEnjoy a day of FREE family fun. From soldier drills to a kid’s musket march! Blacksmithing\, weaving\, cooking demonstrations and much more. Buy lunch and treats from JR’s Food Truck and Skip’s Ice Cream truck from 11am – 3pm.  \nScheduled events throughout the day include: \n\nKid’s Musket Drill and March at 11am and 3pm\nSoldiers Drill with Musket Firing at 11:30am and 2:30pm\nRevolutionary War Fashion Show at 1pm\nHistoric Weaving from 2pm – 4pm\n\nAll Day Demonstrations and Activities include: \n\nRevolutionary War Encampment\nBlacksmithing \nWool Spinning \nOutdoor Cooking \nWoodworking \nFood Preservation \nSoldier’s Life Tent\nRevolutionary War Artifact Table\nRevolutionary War Surgeon\nRevolutionary War Marine\nAxe and Tool Exhibit with the American Axe Preservation Society\nWeston at Work Interactive Exhibit\nColey House Guided Tours\nSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom & American Patriot Exhibit\n\nThis event is part of Weston’s America 250 celebration with funding from the Weston History & Culture Center and the Weston America 250 Advisory Group Sponsors: The Adolph & Ruth Schnurmacher Family Foundation\, The Plotkin\, Kretz and Weisenfeld Families\, Camelot Real Estate\, Berchem Moses PC\, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Westport Brokerage\, Eversource Energy\, Wealthspire\, Fairfield County Bank and Aquarion Water Company. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/colonial-encampment-with-the-5th-ct-regiment-at-the-weston-history-culture-center/ LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,May 2026,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Colonial-Insta.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011306 CREATED:20260421T203218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203218Z UID:58167-1779123600-1779127200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Liberty and Legacy with Abigail Adams DESCRIPTION:Step into the revolutionary world of Abigail Adams in this engaging multimedia performance by historical interpreter Sheryl Faye. Through Adams’ own letters and words\, audiences experience the courage\, wit\, and political insight of one of the most influential voices of the American Revolution. Blending live theater\, music\, and immersive visuals\, Liberty and Legacy brings this remarkable founding figure\, and her message about liberty\, equality\, and civic responsibility\, vividly to life. \nThis free program is presented by Otis Library in partnership with the America’s 250th Norwich CT Committee and sponsored through the Project PEACE Impact Fund by Global City Norwich and NCDC. Registration is required. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/liberty-and-legacy-with-abigail-adams/ LOCATION:Otis Library\, 261 Main Street\, Norwich\, 06360 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/abigail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Otis Library":MAILTO:kwall@otislibrarynorwich.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011306 CREATED:20260407T185628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T185628Z UID:58088-1780399800-1780416000@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with New Exhibit DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will open a new exhibition titled\, Revolutionary Roots: Generations of Change\, on June 11\, 2026\, 2-4 p.m. followed by a reception from 5:30–7:30 p.m.  Revolutionary Roots is curated by Museum Consultant Stacey Danielson with the assistance of LMMM Volunteer and Curatorial Researcher Midge Lopat and will run through October 3\, 2026. \n“The exhibition will examine the American Revolution through the 18th-century history of the Lockwood and Mathews families as new research reveals untold stories of their Patriot ancestors who fought for America’s independence\,” said Ms. Danielson. \nFeatured figures will include Norwalk’s Captain Eliphalet Lockwood\, whose home was destroyed by the British while he served in the Connecticut Militia; and Lieutenant Colonel Sampson Mathews\, who served in the Virigina Militia and was a vital member of the Committee of Safety. Through period costumes\, artifacts\, and didactic panels\, this exhibit will illustrate their poignant experiences during the Revolutionary War. \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 and Attorney Miklos Koleszar; and The Sealark Foundation. For more information on tours and programs\, please visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com\, email info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com\, or call 203-838-9799. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lockwood-mathews-mansion-museum-to-commemorate-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence-with-new-exhibit/ LOCATION:Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum\, 295 West Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06850\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,June 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Eliphalet-Lockwood-HIGH-RES-2-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Gilgore":MAILTO:info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTSTAMP:20260427T011306 CREATED:20260408T171855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171855Z UID:58121-1781222400-1781567999@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:CT Sea Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Essex\, CT – The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will sail into historic downtown Essex on June 12-15\, 2026. \nThis family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea\, free day-time workshops and concerts featuring local and regional maritime performers\, a family stage\, CT River sails\, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing\, a Revolutionary War reenactment and fife and drum parade\, honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration\, a hymn sing\, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the CT River Museum are ticketed events. Ticket sales begin April 11. \nFor more information\, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org\, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CTSeaMusicFest\, Instagram @ct_sea_music_festival\, or contact@ctseamusicfest.org. \nThe CT Sea Music Festival is a project of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp.\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It receives sponsorships from The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA)\, The Folk Music Society of New York\, Inc.\, The Paul Foundation\, and support from The Griswold Inn and The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ct-sea-music-festival/ LOCATION:Essex\, CT\, P.O. Box 611\, Essex\, CT\, 06426 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Conferences, Workshops & Seminars,Demonstration,Family Activity,June 2026,Performances,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MMTS-Mailing-List-Header-2026-FINAL-Annual-Version.png ORGANIZER;CN="Maritime Music &%3B Tradition Society":MAILTO:sdmurtha@sbcglobal.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR