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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Museum and History Center":MAILTO:info@fairfieldhs.org
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SUMMARY:Cat On a Hot Tin Roof: Author Visit with Peter Abrahams (aka Spencer Quinn) (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Peter Abrahams (aka Spencer Quinn) returns to Avon to celebrate the release of his newest book\, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.  \nAbout Cat on a Hot Tin Roof:  \nJill Sonke\, a Ph.D. who works at the University of Florida\, says—after an exhaustive study—that reading for pleasure has fallen off the table in the 21st century: a decline of 40%. Obviously those people haven’t met Bernie Little and his sidekick\, Chet. This is the kind of can’t-put-it-down\, gotta-read-one-more-chapter crime/suspense/mystery novel that only a few writers can pull off. I think of Michael Connolly\, John Sandford\, and Lee Child\, but Spencer Quinn has something those books don’t: the narrator is a wonderful dog who sees (and smells) things his detective partner can’t. Chet is brave\, and has a wonderfully optimistic view of life in the American Southwest; he often assures devoted readers (like me) that he is feeling “tip-top.” We should all be so lucky\, and Bernie is lucky to have such a devoted friend. Chet is positive that Bernie will eventually sell all those Hawaiian pants he has in storage\, and if it’s good enough for Chet\, it’s good enough for me. Don’t want to oversell the book by claiming it’s up there with Melville and Joyce\, but when you want a tip-top tale\, Bernie is your guy and Chet can both tell a tale and wag one. This is no cutie-poo “cozy” mystery\, either. There’s some hard bark (as well as barking) here. Humor? Got it. First-class whodunit? Check. Good writing without any show-off bells & whistles? Yes and yes. I could go on and on\, but as Chet so wisely says\, “No time for that now.” – Stephen King \nSpencer Quinn is the pen name of Peter Abrahams\, the Edgar-award winning author of many novels\, including the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Chet and Bernie mystery series\, Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge\, The Right Side\, and Oblivion\, as well as the New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie series for younger readers. He lives on Cape Cod with his wife Diana—and Dottie\, a loyal and energetic member of the four-pawed nation within. \nBooks will be for sale at this event. \nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof-author-visit-with-peter-abrahams-aka-spencer-quinn-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T103000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, songs\, and stories! Local author\, educator\, musician\, and storyteller Leslie Woods will share her talent and love of books with you and your family. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 447-1411\, or visit https://plnl.org/.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-2/
LOCATION:Public Library of New London\, 63 Huntington Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Book Voyagers,Family Activity,Written & Spoken Word
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SUMMARY:Prospero’s America: John Winthrop Jr.\, Alchemy\, and Connecticut Culture
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Walter W. Woodward\, Connecticut State Historian emeritus\, scholar\, author\, and former Professor\, UCONN \nThis talk is the antidote to the widespread belief that Puritans were dour and mean-spirited witch-hunters\, whose godly conservatism made them anti-tolerant\, anti-science\, anti-Indian\, and anti-business and commerce. It recounts the story of John Winthrop\, Jr.\, who was not only one of New England’s most important founders and the governor of Connecticut for 17 years\, but also a protector of accused witches\, a guardian of Indians singled out for genocide\, and the most renowned scientist in all the colonies\, who sought to use alchemy to make Connecticut a God-inspired scientific research laboratory. \nThis hitherto unknown story\, from the award winning book of the same name\, will make you reconsider what you thought you knew about early Connecticut and the English people who colonized it. \nBIO\nWalter W. Woodward is Connecticut State Historian emeritus. He served as the State Historian of Connecticut and a member of  the History Department at the University of Connecticut  from 2004 to 2022. He was the fifth person to hold the position of State Historian\, which was created in the 1930s in preparation for Connecticut’s 300th anniversary. He retired in July of 2022\, becoming Connecticut State Historian emeritus. Dr. Woodward is a scholar of Early American and Atlantic World history\, with an emphasis on Connecticut and New England. He is the author of five books\, the most recent of which is Creating Connecticut: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State (Globe Pequot Press\, 2020). His book Prospero’s America: John Winthrop\, Jr.\,Alchemy and the Creation of New England Culture\, 1606-1676 (Omohundro Institute\, University of North Carolina Press\, 2010) won the Homer Babbidge Prize from the Association for the Study of Connecticut History\, and was a Choice magazine Outstanding academic title. \nProf. Woodward received his Ph. D. with Distinction from the University of Connecticut in 2001 He obtained his Master’s Degree in History from Cleveland State University\, and his B.A. in English from the University of Florida.  Prior to joining UConn\, he was a faculty member of the Department of History at Dickinson College in Carlisle\, PA. \n  \nAs State Historian emeritus\, Woodward continues to research\, write and share his love for the history of Connecticut and New England through the Today in Connecticut History program  and at TODAYINCTHISTORY.com\, musical performances with his group The Band of Steady Habits\, articles\, and public lectures.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/prosperos-america-john-winthrop-jr-alchemy-and-connecticut-culture/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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