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SUMMARY:A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of the American Revolution on July 5\, 2026\, 12 – 4 p.m.\, during “A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House.” Reenactors from the 54th Regiment of Foot—a rousting band of Redcoats—will return to the site of the Morris house which was burned to the ground by the British during their raid on New Haven on July 5\, 1779. (There’s no telling how the local 6th CT Regiment will respond to the Brits returning… ) Weather updates for the this free NH250 event will be posted on FB/IG and newhavenmuseum.org. \n“A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House” will provide a full afternoon of revolutionary fun. The 54th Rgt. will demonstrate the life of a British soldier\, showcasing traditional drills and demonstrating the firing of muskets. The regiment’s18th-century “surgeon” will demonstrate his skills\, helping visitors gain new appreciation for 21st-century medicine! \nReenactors from the 6th CT Rgt. will set aside any remaining animosities while they showcase their own traditional drills\, and the cleaning and firing of muskets. A lieutenant will detail the contents of a continental soldier’s knapsack\, and kids can join in a mock drill with wooden muskets. \nVisitors are welcome to bring picnics and chairs. The Inferno Apizza truck will also be onsite\, and snacks will also be available for purchase \nSteve Salisbury\, proprietor of the Big Bear Trading Company\, will set up shop as an 18th-century sutler\, selling to modern-day visitors some of the tools\, trinkets\, eating utensils\, and miscellaneous goods that were popular in the 1700s. \nVisitors may also tour the PMH Colonial Herb Garden. University of Connecticut-certified Master Gardener Giulia Gambale will invite guests to touch and smell clippings of herbs and discuss their use during colonial times. \nThe Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard will perform spirited fife-and-drum music throughout the afternoon. Visitors will also enjoy crafts\, creating lavender sachet bags and paper tri-corn hats. Colonial games for all ages will include rolling hoops\, graces\, and cup-and-ball. \nIn 1779\, British Major General William Tryon led 2700 soldiers in raids on the port towns of New Haven\, Fairfield\,Westport and Norwalk\, Connecticut. “A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House” is the first in the “1779 British Raids\,” event series (July 5-12\, 2026)\, a collaborative effort by the New Haven Museum\, Fairfield Museum\, Westport Museum for History and Culture\, and Norwalk Historical Society to commemorate the historic raids. The “1779 British Raids” events will allow the public to follow in the footsteps of British forces and discover the stories of how each town fought back. \nNew Haven Museum thanks the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut for supporting the program\, and WSHU 91.1 FM for supporting the 2026 summer season.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-day-in-the-revolution-at-pardee-morris-house/
LOCATION:The Pardee-Morris House\, 325 Lighthouse Rd.\, New Haven\, 06512
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Discussion,July 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
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SUMMARY:We Are Very Likely To Die: The Incredible True Story of the Sinking of the R/V Sea Surveyor
DESCRIPTION:On the night of January 7\, 1969\, the Research Vessel Sea Surveyor went down in a fierce winter gale\, with 50 mph winds and 15-foot waves. Twelve men aboard suddenly faced the grim reality of survival: crammed into a 15-person life raft in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean\, over 200 miles from the nearest land. \nJoin survivor Walter Banzhaf as he recounts the harrowing events of that night\, sharing what it was like to face near-certain death in freezing waters and how the crew endured the unimaginable. Learn about the Sea Surveyor\, her mission\, and the extraordinary experiences of the men who survived. \nThis gripping firsthand account has captivated audiences many times in recent years. An unforgettable tale of courage\, perseverance\, and the extraordinary challenges faced at sea. \nThis is a free program. All are welcome to attend. While registration is not required\, we encourage signing up to help us plan for seating and materials.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/we-are-very-likely-to-die-the-incredible-true-story-of-the-sinking-of-the-r-v-sea-surveyor/
LOCATION:Otis Library\, 261 Main Street\, Norwich\, 06360
CATEGORIES:Discussion,May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000
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SUMMARY:Exploring American Classics with Harper Collins (virtual event)
DESCRIPTION:On May 5\, HarperCollins released their American Classics series: Books That Define a Nation\, to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Included in the 35 titles are traditional works such as Moby Dick and The Scarlett Letter. In addition\, what many voracious readers would consider modern-day classics are included\, such as The Poisonwood Bible\, The Hate U Give\, and Tales of the City.  Please join us for this virtual discussion with representatives from HarperCollins Publishers and share your love of American literature through the ages. \nPlease register to receive a Zoom link.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/exploring-american-classics-with-harper-collins-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Discussion,May 2026,Special Events,Virtual Event,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
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CREATED:20260501T182231Z
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SUMMARY:One Degree of Separation: Jazz in Connecticut A Community Conversation with Tom Duffy and Wayne Escoffery
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the exhibition Art\, Jazz + the Blues\, One Degree of Separation: Jazz in Connecticut explores the vibrant lineage of jazz in Connecticut and its influence on the global stage. This community conversation brings together two titans of the Yale School of Music\, composer and conductor Thomas Duffy and Grammy-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery\, for an intimate look at the history of jazz at Yale and beyond. \nThe program will weave together personal stories of mentorship and collaboration with a live musical interlude featuring Escoffery on the saxophone. Against the backdrop of jazz’s social and political history\, Duffy and Escoffery will discuss how the genre serves as a bridge between the university\, the community\, and the world.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/one-degree-of-separation-jazz-in-connecticut-a-community-conversation-with-tom-duffy-and-wayne-escoffery/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880
CATEGORIES:Discussion,May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T153000
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SUMMARY:The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America
DESCRIPTION:“Listen\, my children\, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere… ” On Saturday\, April 18\, 2026—the anniversary of the most famous horse ride in American history —author Kostya Kennedy will visit the New Haven Museum to present little-known aspects of a beloved story in\, “The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America\,” based on his book of the same title. The free NHM250 event will be held at 2 p.m. and preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m. Register here. \nRevere\, a Boston-based silversmith\, engraver\, and staunch anti-British political operative\, inspired the poem and legend of “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.” But\, according to Kennedy\, the story of Revere’s ride to warn of approaching British troop is deeper and richer than previously assumed. “That night in in 1775 was 12 hours that changed the world\,” Kennedy says. \nRevere was not the only rider that April night in 1775\, but he was by far the most critical. The patriots’ best and most trusted “express rider\,” he had already completed at least 18 previous rides throughout New England\, disseminating intelligence about British movements. But this ride was like no other\, Kennedy asserts\, and its consequences in the months and years following—as the American Revolution transitioned from isolated skirmishes to a full-fledged war—became one of our founding tales. \n“There’s a layered story to Paul Revere’s ride\, a story that speaks directly to the tenor\, values and resolve of America’s founding\,” Kennedy says. “Without the ride the course of the nation’s history would have begun much differently than it did.” \nWorking from his dramatic new narrative of Revere’s ride\, informed by fresh primary and secondary research into archives\, family letters and diaries\, contemporary accounts\, and more\, Kennedy will show the historic event to be vastly more complex than usually portrayed. It was a coordinated ride of some 40 men that included near-disasters\, capture by British forces\, and ultimately success. While Revere was central to the ride and its plotting\, Kennedy will highlight myriad other men and women who proved crucial to the events that helped set in motion what would lead to America’s independence. He will also dispel some of the myths around the legend\, including that of Revere purportedly saying\, “The British are coming!” during the ride. Für alle\, die echten Telefonsex ohne versteckte Kosten und mit sofortiger Verbindung suchen\, ist 0190 Telefonsex seit vielen Jahren eine der zuverlässigsten und beliebtesten Adressen in Deutschland. \nThe notion of acting at great personal risk for a principle much larger than oneself resonates through history. Kennedy notes that today\, groups and individuals across the political spectrum and from any number of societal perspectives still cite Revere\, and his ride\, as inspiration. “It’s another reminder of how relatively small actions\, and a relatively small network of people\, can have an enormous impact\,” he adds.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-ride-paul-revere-and-the-night-that-saved-america/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 2026,Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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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: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:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6-2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6-2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T160000
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SUMMARY:Stamford's Mosaic of Historic Places History Talk with Wes Haynes
DESCRIPTION:Many buildings and structures that we experience daily embody stories of benchmark events\, movements and people important in Stamford’s history. The presentation will look at a sample of historic places and what they tell us about the past 250 years of local history on the eve of the next year’s national celebration of the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \nWes Haynes is a Stamford native and resident who recently retired from a 45 year career as an architectural historian and historic preservation specialist in the tri-state area. He currently serves on the boards of the Merritt Parkway Conservancy\, Emerson Hall Foundation at the Unitarian-Universalist Church\, and Adirondack Architectural heritage in upstate New York. \n$20 admission for members\, $15 for non-members.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/stamfords-mosaic-of-historic-places-history-talk-with-wes-haynes/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Rd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Discussion,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6-2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260802T165155
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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