BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CT Humanities - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CT Humanities 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:20260816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T150448Z CREATED:20260803T150448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T150448Z UID:59200-1786881600-1786896000@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/751563104_991045783984733_7013184707569392802_n.png.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260730T123318Z CREATED:20260303T203203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T123318Z UID:57558-1787133600-1787140800@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Plot-Thickens.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260727T152838Z CREATED:20260727T152838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T152838Z UID:58817-1787248800-1787252400@cthumanities.org 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. 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-16-at-12.23.41-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T130531Z CREATED:20260609T130531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130531Z UID:58539-1788094800-1788105600@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026springsumopen-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000 DTSTAMP:20260727T151911Z CREATED:20260727T151911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T151911Z UID:58983-1788975000-1788980400@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception of “Making his Mark in Connecticut: The Creative Process of F. Luis Mora” DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the opening reception of “Making his Mark in Connecticut: The Creative Process of F. Luis Mora.” To commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial\, the HMA presents this exhibition\, which explores the themes of the America 250 | CT Commission through the lens of an Uruguayan-born artist who settled in Gaylordsville\, CT. Featuring never-before-seen preparatory drawings alongside finished paintings\, this exhibition tells the origin story of the first Hispanic member of the National Academy of Design and his legacy in his adopted state. \nThis exhibition is curated by Dr. Cynthia Roznoy with key loans from the collection of Benjamin Ortiz and Victor P. Torchia\, Jr. and George Wall. The exhibition also includes loans from major museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the Yale University Art Gallery\, the Mattatuck Museum\, the Florence Griswold Museum\, the Georgia Museum of Art\, and the Rockwell Museum. \nFree and open to the public; light refreshments served. \nThis project is supported by funding through CT Humanities\, the Wyeth Foundation for American Art\, and America 250 | CT. Special thanks to lead donor\, Elizabeth Fray. \n  \nImage Credit: \nF. Luis Mora. Punta Delgado\, Azores\, Portugal\, ca. 1924. Watercolor on paper\, 10 x 14 in. Collection of Benjamin Ortiz and Victor P. Torchia\, Jr. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/opening-reception-of-making-his-mark-in-connecticut-the-creative-process-of-f-luis-mora/ LOCATION:Housatonic Museum of Art\, 900 Lafayette Blvd.\, Bridgeport\, 06604 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Arts,CTH Funded,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,September 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Punta-Delgada_Cropped-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Housatonic Museum of Art":MAILTO:hello@housatonicmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260601T164050Z CREATED:20260601T164050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T164050Z UID:58648-1789063200-1789070400@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Looking for History: Connecticut Industry Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:MoCACT presents Looking for History\, featuring three artists\, Rick Shaefer\, Ellen Harvey\, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the exhibition from June 25 to November 15\, 2026. In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026\, the Museum invites visitors into distinct yet interconnected conversations about our nation’s past\, present\, and potential future. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/looking-for-history-connecticut-industry-opening-reception/ LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Arts,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,September 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-11.49.33-AM-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T150544Z CREATED:20260803T150544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T150544Z UID:59195-1789221600-1789225200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Osborne Homestead Museum on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, at 2pm for a specialized tour to learn about the importance of literacy through the life of Wesleyan scholar\, Civil War major\, industrial business leader\, and father/co-founder of Derby Neck Library\, Wilbur Fisk Osborne. \nWilbur Osborne spoke to his community through his speeches but also indirectly to the viewer through photos. This event is meant to serve as an encouragement to dedicate more time in a good book. We will be providing free books from Derby Neck Library that you may take home. All age groups are welcome. \nThe Osborne Homestead Museum\, a facility of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division\, is open for free docent-led and self-guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off Rte. 34 in Derby\, CT. The Kellogg Environmental Center\, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division\, is open 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off Rte. 34 in Derby. For further information or directions please email DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov or phone the Kellogg Environmental Center at (203)734-2513. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-democratization-of-knowledge/ LOCATION:Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum\, 500 Hawthorne Ave\, Derby\, 06484 CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,September 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WFOandDNLibrary_Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Osborne Homestead Museum &%3B Kellogg Environmental Center":MAILTO:DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T130637Z CREATED:20260609T130637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130637Z UID:57580-1789552800-1789560000@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill DESCRIPTION:Learn about the private mausoleums that grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. \nAndrius Banevicius discusses the art and architecture of these magnificent structures on this 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 Inwood Pond between Sections 2 and 10. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/eternal-homes-of-cedar-hill/ LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,September 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Eternal-Homes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T152946Z CREATED:20260727T152946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T152946Z UID:57584-1789812000-1789819200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:What a Way to Go! DESCRIPTION:Mayhem\, murder\, and the hazards of everyday life are the subjects of this tour led by Evelyn Bollert. \nTransportation with a mind of its own\, constricting corsets\, exploding boilers\, odorless gases\, melancholia\, mysticism\, mysteries and more. \nCedar Hill residents tell tales of the dangers of daily living in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. \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. \n  URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/what-a-way-to-go/ LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,September 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/What-a-Way-to-Go.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T153133Z CREATED:20260727T153133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153133Z UID:57588-1791021600-1791028800@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Stories in Stone DESCRIPTION:Learn about monument styles often found in 19th-century cemeteries such as Cedar Hill Cemetery. \nFrom the sarcophagus to the obelisk\, Celtic cross\, pyramid and more\, Ann Mione highlights the origin and significance of popular monument styles. And will share information about the lot owners who selected these magnificent memorials. \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/stories-in-stone/ LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Stories-in-Stone-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T153247Z CREATED:20260727T153247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153247Z UID:57596-1792576800-1792584000@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:The Prosecution Rests DESCRIPTION:From the assassination of President Garfield to the crimes that inspired the movie Arsenic and Old Lace\, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas shares intriguing stories of sensational trials\, tragic crimes\, and even one unsolved mystery\, all of which gripped the imagination of Connecticut residents. \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/the-prosecution-rests/ LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Prosecution-Rests.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260727T153303Z CREATED:20260727T153303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153303Z UID:57600-1793383200-1793394000@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Hallowed History Lantern Tour DESCRIPTION:History comes alive on this lantern-led tour of the historic cemetery. Character actors will share tantalizing true stories from some of Cedar Hill’s notable and not-so-notable residents. \nAdmission is $20.00. Advance reservations are required and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. Tickets go on sale September 1. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/hallowed-history-lantern-tour/ LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hallowed-History-Lantern-Tour-Crop.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR