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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T193000
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SUMMARY:The Original/Author Event with Priya Parmar (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person author event with Priya Parmar\, to celebrate her latest book\, The Original.\n\n\n“Anyone interested in Hepburn’s early career will have a hard time resisting this stylish\, insightful deconstruction of her carefully crafted public persona.” – Alida Becker\, New York Times\nThis stunning novel plunges into the tumultuous life of screen icon Katharine Hepburn\, a star whose fierce independence\, passionate spirit\, and fluid sexuality shattered Hollywood’s rules and redefined what it meant to be a woman in film. \nWhen young Katharine Hepburn loses her beloved brother\, she makes two decisions: she will become famous\, and she will never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving home to pursue an acting career\, Kate is lured to Hollywood\, accompanied by her lover\, Laura.  Los Angeles in the early 1930s is a town full of secrets. Everyone comes with a story. Soon\, she is scooped into the studio system and launched as a star—but stars must play by the rules and Kate\, brilliant\, bisexual\, and fiercely independent\, refuses to conform.Surrounded by a legendary circle of intimates\, including the powerful David and Irene Selznick\, charming and romantically conflicted actor Cary Grant\, ambitious director John Ford\, and millionaire tycoon Howard Hughes\, Kate navigates a web of sex\, ambition\, loyalty\, and betrayal. As Kate’s career ascends\, she faces an agonizing choice: be the star everyone wants her to be\, or risk everything to become the woman she always was.The author of New York Times Notable Book Vanessa and Her Sister has created a propulsive\, emotionally charged novel exploring the cost of fame. With sharp prose and unforgettable characters\, The Original is a story of love\, aspiration\, and the price of living authentically. \nPriya Parmar is the author of The Original and Vanessa and Her Sister\, a New York Times Notable Book\, as well as co-author of the musical\, Sylvia (London Old Vic)\, nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Original Musical. She believes in rescuing animals\, veganism\, protecting the ocean\, and stories. She splits her time between Hawaii and Connecticut with her family and four rescue dogs. Learn more here. \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/the-original-author-event-with-priya-parmar-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260727T152132Z
CREATED:20260727T152132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T152132Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Liv Constantine:  "Promise Me Never"
DESCRIPTION:NYT-bestselling author Liv Constantine will discuss her new book\, Promise Me Never\, in conversation with Tessa Wright.  Promise Me Never is an unmissable thriller about a women who becomes embroiled in the mystery of her husband’s deceased first wife.  Join Fairfield Public Library for refreshments at 5:30pm followed by the author talk\, a Q&A session\, and book signing.  Books will be for sale from Barrett Bookstore. \nMs. Constantine is also a co-author of the book The Last Mrs. Parrish\, and her critically-acclaimed books have been praised by The Washington Post\, USA Today\, People magazine\, and  TV’s Good Morning America. \nFree.  Please register.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/author-talk-with-liv-constantine-promise-me-never/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:August 2026,Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:dsharp@fplct.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:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T093233Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Looking for History\, join exhibiting artist Rick Shaefer for a guided tour of Colossi on Thursday\, August 20\, at 6pm. \nDuring this one-hour walkthrough\, Shaefer will lead Museum visitors through the exhibition\, sharing insights into the inspiration\, historical references\, and creative methods that inform the works on view. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion about the artist’s concepts\, materials\, and techniques. \nShaefer’s exhibition at MoCACT includes selections from three ongoing bodies of work: the Colossi\, Refugee Trilogy\, and Liberty Dismantled series. These works collectively examine the transhistorical themes of migration\, displacement\, national identity\, and the tension between ideals of freedom and the realities of division. \nAlso on view are two short videos that offer a close read of two major drawings from the Colossi series\, The New Colossus and Siege. The videos\, created specifically for this exhibition\, offer visitors a deeper understanding of the historical precedents\, symbolism\, and formal techniques that shape the artist’s practice. Together\, these works invite reflection on the structures — both physical and metaphorical — that impact our world and our relationships with one another. Designed to meet the demands of modern gamers\, Pinco delivers an unmatched collection of online slots\, crash games\, and live casino tables. The intuitive interface ensures seamless performance on both iOS and Android browsers without any hassle. Players can take advantage of lucrative welcome packages\, instantaneous deposits\, and dedicated round-the-clock support. Backed by advanced encryption technology\, the platform guarantees a safe\, secure\, and highly entertaining atmosphere.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/gallery-talk-with-rick-shaefer/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Arts,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,July 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org
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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:20260816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T150448Z
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SUMMARY:Mantua-Maker and Milliner: An Exploration of Women’s Trades in the 18th Century
DESCRIPTION:“Clothing is a tangible and relatable window into the past\, and a great way to connect us with history\,” says seamstress and historical researcher Emily Stringham\, a purveyor of authentic and exquisitely crafted period clothing to museums and living-history sites around the globe. Stringham will bring some of her finest work to the Pardee-Morris House during\, “Mantua-Maker and Milliner: An Exploration of Women’s Trades in the 18th Century\,” on Sunday\, August 16\, 2026\, 12-4 p.m. For weather updates check our Facebook/Instagram pages or visit newhavenmuseum.org.\n\nStringham\, who is also is the owner of the renowned shop\, “At the Sign of the Golden Scissors\,” will guide visitors on an exploration of 18th-century gown making and millinery\, two of the most common female-dominated trades of the period. She will discuss how women’s clothing\, specifically gowns and mantuas and their accessories\, were created and worn by women in the New England area during the American Revolution. Hand-stitched examples of gowns\, caps and other fashionable accessories from her shop will be available to view in person.\n\nNoting her life-long love of history and historical clothing\, Stringham adds that her mother taught her how to sew\, and as a teenager she began collecting vintage and antique clothing. “When I entered the world of living history\, I really became interested in learning how to make items using historical techniques. I continue to enjoy studying and collecting antique and vintage textiles to learn from and to use as inspiration for my work.” She adds\, ”The wonderful thing about studying historical clothing is that there is always something new to learn.”
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/mantua-maker-and-milliner-an-exploration-of-womens-trades-in-the-18th-century/
LOCATION:The Pardee-Morris House\, 325 Lighthouse Rd.\, New Haven\, 06512
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T190000
DTSTAMP: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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T203257Z
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260303T203125Z
CREATED:20260303T203125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203125Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Notables
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and beauty of Cedar Hill Cemetery on this tour showcasing some of its most celebrated residents and renowned monuments. \nLearn about General Griffin Stedman\, John Pierpont Morgan\, Katharine Hepburn and more. Participants will enjoy watching the sun set during the walk. \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/sunset-notables/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T203257Z
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T193000
DTSTAMP:20260727T152158Z
CREATED:20260727T152158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T152158Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Ruta Sepetys:  "A Fortune of Sand"
DESCRIPTION:Please join Fairfield Public Library as Ruta Sepetys\, in conversation with Kathleen Carter\, discusses her new book\, A Fortune of Sand.  Refreshments will be provided by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library\, and copies of the book will be available to purchase from Barrett Bookstore. \nSet against the crumbling grandeur of 1920s Detroit and inspired by actual\, long-buried historical events\, A Fortune of Sand is a haunting mosaic of glamour and grift in a city built on ambition\, as young Marjorie Lennox rejects her family’s powerful automotive dynasty to apply to an exclusive arts program.  When strange things begin happening in the program’s grand building\, Marjorie begins to question herself and the fate of other women who don’t fit neatly into a gilded frame… \nFree.  Please register.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/author-talk-with-ruta-sepetys-a-fortune-of-sand/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:August 2026,Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:dsharp@fplct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260727T151949Z
CREATED:20260727T151949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T151949Z
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SUMMARY:Tavern Talks
DESCRIPTION:The dozens of tavern signs in our Auditorium once hung over busy public spaces where Connecticans ate\, drank\, slept\, argued\, celebrated\, gambled\, danced\, and courted. \nOn Tuesday afternoons this summer\, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. You’ll learn how to decode the symbolism on some of our most inscrutable signs\, and about why so few of these once-ubiquitous items have survived until today. \nThis gallery talk is included in regular museum admission. There’s no need to pre-register!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/tavern-talks/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,August 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: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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T205734Z
CREATED:20260527T205734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205734Z
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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-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
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