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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
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SUMMARY:Shad About You: Windsor's Favorite Fish
DESCRIPTION:Join Windsor Historical Society and certified fish expert Steve Gephard on April 16\, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to learn all about Windsor’s favorite fish: the shad. \n“Shad has a special place in the hearts of Windsorites\,” says program manager\, Heather Lodge. “Shad have shaped our kitchen table\, our economy\, and our culture for hundreds of years. So special is the shad\, that Windsor has celebrated it for over 70 years with the town’s famous Shad Derby Festival. But sometimes you hear people ask\, ‘what is a shad?’. That is the question that Steve Gephard is going to answer.” \nSteve Gephard worked for over 40 years as a fisheries biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to restore the Atlantic salmon and other migratory fishes\, like shad\, in the Connecticut River. Now\, he educates the public about the role fish play in the ecosystem and works with governments in North America and Europe to conserve salmon populations in the North Atlantic. He is Connecticut’s go-to fish expert. \nJoin us to learn and ask all about Connecticut’s state fish and Windsor’s natural treasure. Pre-registration is encouraged at https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/events/. $10 adults\, $8 seniors/members\, $6 children under 18. \nFor more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/shad-about-you-windsors-favorite-fish/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000
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SUMMARY:By the People / "William (Billy) Lee"
DESCRIPTION:Renowned storyteller Andre Keitt portrays “William (Billy) Lee\,” an American enslaved man who was the personal assistant of George Washington\, before\, during\, and after the American Revolution. Billy Lee was the only one of Washington’s slaves freed immediately by Washington’s will. Mr. Keitt brings a unique insight into the story\, life\, and relationships in this “Freedom Trail” presentation. This program is part of the national By the People initiative\, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For more information or to registers\, call the library at (860) 695-3600\, or visit Hartford Public Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/by-the-people-william-billy-lee/
LOCATION:Hartford Public Library\, 500 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,By the People,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T084747
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SUMMARY:My Family’s Holocaust Story at Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Renee Bronner Pessin tells the story of her parents Sam and Helen\, Holocaust survivors who met while imprisoned in concentration camp\, reunited after the war\, married and eventually moved to the U.S. Helen subsequently gave video testimony of her experience to the Shoah Foundation\, and working from that\, her parents’ personal stories and family photographs\, Renee shares their horrific story with all who will listen\, hoping to ensure that history does not repeat itself. \nPlease register.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/my-familys-holocaust-story-at-fairfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
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SUMMARY:Faith\, Family\, and Fortitude: The story of the Santa family and the founding of Santa Energy
DESCRIPTION:John Santa discusses his family’s history; migrating from Ireland and Hungary to Bridgeport\, meeting in the same area of the city\, and the founding of the well known Bridgeport company “Santa Energy”.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/faith-family-and-fortitude-the-story-of-the-santa-family-and-the-founding-of-santa-energy/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Library\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, 06604
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgeport History Center":MAILTO:hclibrarian@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading with Bristol's Poet Laureate Tom Lagasse
DESCRIPTION:April is National Poetry Month and what better way to celebrate than experiencing live poetry! Three established Connecticut poets\, Dale Lombardi\, Elaine Nadal\, and Karen Warinsky will join Tom Lagasse\, Bristol’s Poet Laureate\, for a reading of their work. Please sign up by calling Manross Memorial Library at #860-584-7790.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/poetry-reading-with-bristols-poet-laureate-tom-lagasse/
LOCATION:Manross Memorial Library\, 260 Central Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06010\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manross Memorial Library":MAILTO:elizabethlivingston@bristolct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
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SUMMARY:Presentation: How the North End of Hartford Became an African American Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for a FREE presentation with Professor Fiona Vernal that explores how and when Hartford’s North End became a Black community. What kind of stories did the community tell about themselves? And why does it matter for how we think about Hartford today? \nA companion program to to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series\, organized by Smithsonian Affiliations. \nAbout the Speaker:\nFiona Vernal is Associate Director of the Africana Studies Institute (ASI)\, Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at the University of Connecticut and the Director of Engaged\, Public\, Oral\, and Community Histories (EPOCH)\, at UConn. EPOCH is a public-facing initiative aimed at integrating research\, teaching\, and scholarship in broader public policy interventions and capacity-building for community organizations. \nShe is currently working on a book and digital humanities project\, “Hartford Bound” that integrates oral histories\, archival research\, and GIS methodologies to offer new visual and spatial histories of race\, ethnic belonging\, migration\, and community succession in Hartford\, Connecticut.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/presentation-how-the-north-end-of-hartford-became-an-african-american-community/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 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:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival\, titled “Voices of Freedom: Resistance\, Justice\, and Revolution\,” will be held April 9-12 at locations both on and off Trinity College’s campus at 300 Summit Street\, Hartford. Highlights will include a lecture\, a student producer showcase\, dance battles\, and much more. A new permanent mural by international graffiti artists at Hartford’s Parkville Market aims to leave a lasting mark on the city. \nThe 2026 festival will present two internationally acclaimed co-headliners: Da Odd Couple\, the DJ duo of Rob Swift and Mista Sinista\, and B-Boy Tim Andria\, a breaking champion from France. All events are free and open to the public. \nThe milestone anniversary is being marked by Living Declarations: Photo Exhibit of Global Hip Hop in the City of Hartford 2006-2025\, which invites viewers to reflect on the festival’s past while imagining its future. It will be displayed April 5-19\, both on campus in The Cave (Mather Hall\, lower level) and at Parkville Market (1400 Park Street\, second floor)\, and also during the festival on Saturday\, April 11\, at 1390@Parkville (1390 Park Street).
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/2026-trinity-international-hip-hop-festival/
LOCATION:Trinity College\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, 06106
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Arts,CTH Funded,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Author Kat Rosenfield
DESCRIPTION:New York Times-bestselling author Kat Rosenfield will join the Friends on Wednesday\, April 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Friends program room to discuss How to Survive in the Woods her recently published thriller novel. She will be in conversation with New York Times-bestselling mystery author Lynne Constantine. Set in Maine’s Hundred Mile Wilderness—the treacherous final stretch of the storied Appalachian Trail\, this heart-stopping\, psychologically rich tale of passion\, betrayal and control takes readers on a twisty journey deep into Maine’s back country and in the dark minds of an unforgettable cast of characters. “This gripping story will shock readers from the beginning and keep them guessing until the end”— Library Journal. How to Survive in the Woods is being adapted by Amazon MGM for feature film\, with Denise Di Novi (Heathers) producing.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/an-evening-with-author-kat-rosenfield/
LOCATION:Simsbury Public Library\, 725 Hopmeadow St.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212238Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Revolutionary Women Writers
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual Presentation! \nDuring the Revolution\, Connecticut women left a trove of written materials – letters\, diaries\, recipes\, journals\, poems\, and account books. Through them\, we can see their cares and interests and how the Revolution affected their daily lives – sometimes in subtle ways and sometimes profound. Yet all of them used writing to create meaning and connection in a deeply unsettled time. \nPlease join us as Dr. Marie McDaniel contextualizes several written materials from the Connecticut Museum’s American Revolution collection.  Dr. McDaniel was the 2025 Project Scholar for of the American Revolution Papers Digitization Project at the Connecticut Museum. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-revolutionary-women-writers/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:April 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:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
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SUMMARY:The Monthly Slice: A Conversation with Modern Apizza’s Bill Pustari
DESCRIPTION:“Keeping It All in the Family: A Conversation with Modern Apizza’s Bill Pustari\,” will take place on Thursday\, April 2\, 2026\, at 6 pm\, at the New Haven Museum (NHM). The talk is the latest offering in “The Monthly Slice” series of programs at NHM\, presented in conjunction with the ongoing exhibition\, “Pronounced Ah-Beetz.” Free with regular museum admission. Register here. \nModerated by Gorman Bechard\, director of “Pizza A Love Story\,” the discussion offers an opportunity to ask questions of one of the premier pizza makers in the world. Pustari grew up as a pizza man and went to what he likes to call “pizza university.” He bought Modern Apizza in 1988 and turned it into a nationally recognized pizza restaurant. \nModern has consistently been ranked as one of the 10 best pizzerias in the country\, and one of the “Big Three” in New Haven. “Pizza Today” magazine named Modern the 2023 Pizzeria of the Year. Having always kept it a family affair\, Pustari runs Modern with the help of his wife Mary\, and their children\, William and Arianna\, and a dedicated staff\, many of whom have been with Pustari for decades. \nThe “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” exhibition at NHM includes first-hand oral histories and pizza-related artifacts from personal collections\, video footage adapted from the documentary and photographs. The exhibition’s title comes from the way many people mispronounce the word apizza\, which originally grew out of the Italian la pizza. The exhibition will remain on view through October 2027.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-monthly-slice-a-conversation-with-modern-apizzas-bill-pustari/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Discussion,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T153000
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SUMMARY:A Goodnight Kiss
DESCRIPTION:In 1863\, a time when handwritten letters carried news of hope or despair\, a correspondence began between two young New England residents whose relationship blossomed in the shadow of the Civil War. Missed opportunities\, unreliable mail\, and the ever-present threat of tragedy raised profound obstacles that would make or break their bond. This dramatization of the deeply moving real-life correspondence between two individuals proves the triumph of human connection despite all adversity. \nBased on actual love letters\, this historical drama was produced and directed by veteran TV/film actress Kathy Kelly and written by award-winning\, internationally acclaimed playwright Cinzi Lavin. \nRSVP to reserve your free ticket! \nLWVCT is proud to be a CT affiliate organization for America 250. This event is a part of the year-long celebration.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-goodnight-kiss/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 2026,Performances,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Capitol Information and Tours":MAILTO:Capitol.Tours@cga.ct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T150000
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SUMMARY:Daughter of Egypt: Marie Benedict Author Event (Ticketed Event/Fundraiser)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person\, ticketed event with Marie Benedict\, sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. \nTickets are available now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rq972yy \nNew York Times bestselling novelist Marie Benedict transports readers from the glamour and turbulence of 1920s Britain and Cairo to the sands and lush shores of ancient Egypt in Daughter of Egypt (on-sale: March 24\, 2026). Known for her “delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense\,” Benedict weaves a sweeping tale of a young woman who unearths the truth about a forgotten Pharaoh\, rewriting both of their legacies forever. \nIn the 1920s\, archeologist Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon of Highclere Castle made headlines around the world with the discovery of the treasure-filled tomb of the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun. But behind it all stood Lady Evelyn Herbert—daughter of Lord Carnarvon—whose daring spirit and relentless curiosity made the momentous find possible. Though not a trained archaeologist\, Evelyn nonetheless pursued her passion\, determined to leave her mark on the field and be treated as an equal by her male colleagues. \nNearly 3\,000 years earlier\, another woman defied the expectations of her time: Hatshepsut\, Egypt’s lost pharaoh. From her father Thutmose I\, she learned how to lead and through her political savvy she rose to guide her kingdom to prosperity. By her side was her trusted adviser and secret lover\, Senemut. Though he was a commoner and she royalty\, together they formed a partnership that allowed a dynasty to flourish. Despite the fact that Hatshepsut’s reign was bold and successful\, it was nearly erased from history\, quite literally. \nWhen Evelyn travels with her father and Carter to Egypt to work on archaeological digs\, her obsession with finding Hatshepsut’s tomb deepens. She risks everything to uncover the truth about Hatshepsut’s reign and in the process is forced to confront the reality of the artifacts trade. Despite the mounting regulations that prohibit the removal of antiquities from Egypt\, dealers are selling them at alarming rates. With her assumptions challenged and her eyes newly opened\, Evelyn comes to see that Egypt is the rightful home of these prized artifacts. But as danger closes in and political tensions rise\, she faces an impossible choice: protect her father’s legacy—or forge her own. \nPropelled by high adventure and deadly intrigue\, Daughter of Egypt is the story of two ambitious women who lived centuries apart. Both were forced to hide who they were during their lifetimes\, yet ultimately changed history forever. \n  \nMARIE BENEDICT is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Queens of Crime\, The Mitford Affair\, Her Hidden Genius\, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie\, The Only Woman in the Room\, Lady Clementine\, Carnegie’s Maid\, The Other Einstein\, and with Victoria Christopher Murray\, the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian and the Target Book of the Year The First Ladies. All have been translated into multiple languages\, and many have been selected for the Barnes & Noble Book Club\, Target Book Club\, Costco Book Club\, Indie Next List\, and LibraryReads List. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/daughter-of-egypt-marie-benedict-author-event-ticketed-event-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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