BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CT Humanities - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260618T133128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T133128Z UID:58730-1783159200-1783166400@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Stamford History Center DESCRIPTION:4th of July is back on the Steps of Hoyt-Barnum\, Stamford’s oldest dwelling\, celebrating 250 years of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\,  and Rick Petersen returns as your guide as General Putnam at 10 am sharp! He will be traveling through time to invite some notable figures throughout history including Frederick Douglass and Elizabeth Cady-Stanton\, who will be delivering their famous speeches.  We will also be offering tours of the Hoyt-Barnum House. \nOur cast is outfitted by Sophia’s Costumes and Gifts in Cos Cob. Cabaret performer Mel McGuire returns to sing the National Anthem with Cabaret flair. Please bring chairs\, and additional parking is available in the Northeast Middle School parking lot. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence-at-stamford-history-center/ LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Rd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,July 2026,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image0-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Stamford History Center":MAILTO:info@stamfordhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T123000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260527T205644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205644Z UID:58635-1783076400-1783081800@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:The American Revolution & Main Street in Hartford\, CT: Guided Tour DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America’s 250th and hear diverse stories of struggle and success in the pursuit of freedom and liberty. Begin in the Ancient Burying Ground and discover the real life stories from the people and families who lived and worked in Hartford. Across the street\, walk to the site that held important meetings with General George Washington at the Wadsworth. Continue to Connecticut’s Old State House to view outdoor exhibits on Rev. Thomas Hooker and the American Revolution. \nMeet inside the Ancient Burying Ground\, located at 679 Main Street\, Hartford\, at the Founders Monument. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-american-revolution-main-street-in-hartford-ct-guided-tour/ LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141 CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,July 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ABGA_GuidedTourJuly3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ancient Burying Ground Association":MAILTO:marydonohue@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260527T205505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205505Z UID:58501-1782651600-1782662400@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-2/ LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883 CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,June 2026,Ongoing Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026springsumopen.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260601T163939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T163939Z UID:58553-1782558000-1782576000@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:250th Parade Celebration and Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:The East Windsor Historical Society is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a parade and ice cream social! The community is gathering together to acknowledge East Windsor’s contribution to the revolution. A parade will start at 11 AM and make its way into the museum grounds located at 113-115 Scantic Road. Then we’ll have our annual ice cream social with FREE ice cream! Other vendors will be on site and all of the museums will be open. Music\, activities\, and more! URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/250th-parade-celebration-and-ice-cream-social/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Family Activity,June 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/EWHS-smaller-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260601T164017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T164017Z UID:58654-1781884800-1781899200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join the Windsor Human Relations Commission and Windsor Historical Society for an afternoon of joy\, culture\, and community on the historic Palisado Green. Starting at 4 p.m.\, enjoy family-friendly crafts\, engaging story readings\, a bounce house\, lively performances by Magic Soul Academy drumline\, and delicious food from fantastic local food trucks. Come celebrate freedom\, history\, and togetherness with your friends and neighbors! \nAt 7 p.m.\, gather around a fire on grounds once walked by people enslaved in Windsor\, and take part in our annual audience-led firelight reading. This year’s reading is Lemuel Haynes’ 1776 essay\, “Liberty Further Extended.” Born in West Hartford in 1753\, Haynes was America’s first Black ordained minister. In this contemporary response to the Declaration of Independence\, Haynes argues against slavery\, calls out the hypocrisy of American’s war for “independence\,” and advocates for a better\, freer future. Participants are welcome to either take part and read the words or listen and reflect on this important piece of abolitionist history. \nBoth programs are outside. In the case of heavy rain\, both programs will be moved indoors to Windsor Historical Society facilities. \nThis program is part of Windsor Historical Society’s WindsorCT250 commemoration activities. For more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/juneteenth-celebration/ LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Family Activity,June 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Juneteenth-6.19.26-lo-res.png ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260225T182027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182027Z UID:57379-1781634600-1781638200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for an evening of stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library . URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytime/ LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385 CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,June 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BVBalloon-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T153000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260421T203930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203930Z UID:58213-1781616600-1781623800@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Colonial Day DESCRIPTION:Colonial Day at the Stamford History Center\, Tuesday\, June 16\, 2026 (Rain Date: June 17) 1:30 – 3:30 PM At the historic Hoyt-Barnum House and the surrounding grounds of the Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Road\, Stamford\, Connecticut \nIt’s an early dismissal day! \nAll Stamford students\, their siblings\, and caregivers are warmly invited. \nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \nCelebrate the spirit of early America as we honor the 250th anniversary of Independence with an immersive Colonial experience! \nHands-On \n\nWool carding circle\nColonial games: hoop races\nButter churning\nMake your own spinner (ages 8+)\nCreate a corn husk doll (ages 10+)\nTry writing with a quill pen (messy but memorable!)\nHistoric toys: Jacob’s ladder\, ball-and-cup\, spinners\, and more\n\nDemonstrations \n\nLive Farrier Demo with Pony\nCeramics demonstration\nStory Corner: tales of colonial life\nLoom weaving demonstration in the attic\n\nThis special community event brings history to life—connecting students and families to Stamford’s past through interactive learning\, storytelling\, and traditional crafts. \nRegistration \nAdvance registration is strongly encouraged so we can prepare enough supplies for all participants. \nCost:  $20 per family \nParking Information \n\nOn-site parking at Stamford History Center (limited; priority for disabled parking)\nAdditional parking available at Bethany Church\, 2 Scofieldtown Road\n\nColonial Day is the perfect way to celebrate history—right where it happened! Register today and step into the past! URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/colonial-day/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,June 2026,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ColonialDay2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T180000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260527T204950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204950Z UID:58599-1781456400-1781460000@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Connecticut Early Music Festival: Seven Times Salt – From Plimoth to Yorktown: Music of Early America DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 14 | 5:00 PM | Red Barn\, Mitchell College\, 629-A Montauk Avenue\, New London\n Seven Times Salt – From Plimoth to Yorktown: Music of Early America\n Celebrate America’s early musical history with songs from the first settlers to the Revolutionary era\, including works by Thomas Arne and William Billings\, and a pleasing variety of 18th century dance tunes.  Tickets are $40 in advance ($45 at the door). $20 for under 40s. FREE for students of all ages.  Visit website for discounts and packages.  \nOn the brink of our nation’s 250th birthday\, Seven Times Salt’s tour of early New England traces a musical lineage extending from the first settlers at Plimoth to their descendants’ eventual victory at Yorktown. English catches and early hymns lead to songs of liberty\, rants against taxation and tyranny\, wartime laments\, and even some of George Washington’s favorite dance tunes. The program includes works by Thomas Arne and William Billings\, selections from the Ainsworth Psalter and the Bay Psalm Book\, and a pleasing variety of dance tunes from 18th-century American manuscripts. \nProgram subject to change. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/connecticut-early-music-festival-seven-times-salt-from-plimoth-to-yorktown-music-of-early-america/ LOCATION:Red Barn\, Mitchell College\, 629 Montauk Avenue\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Family Activity,June 2026,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Concert-_4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Early Music Society":MAILTO:ctearlymusic@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260408T171855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171855Z UID:58121-1781222400-1781567999@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:CT Sea Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Essex\, CT – The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will sail into historic downtown Essex on June 12-15\, 2026. \nThis family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea\, free day-time workshops and concerts featuring local and regional maritime performers\, a family stage\, CT River sails\, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing\, a Revolutionary War reenactment and fife and drum parade\, honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration\, a hymn sing\, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the CT River Museum are ticketed events. Ticket sales begin April 11. \nFor more information\, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org\, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CTSeaMusicFest\, Instagram @ct_sea_music_festival\, or contact@ctseamusicfest.org. \nThe CT Sea Music Festival is a project of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp.\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It receives sponsorships from The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA)\, The Folk Music Society of New York\, Inc.\, The Paul Foundation\, and support from The Griswold Inn and The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ct-sea-music-festival/ LOCATION:Essex\, CT\, P.O. Box 611\, Essex\, CT\, 06426 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Conferences, Workshops & Seminars,Demonstration,Family Activity,June 2026,Performances,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MMTS-Mailing-List-Header-2026-FINAL-Annual-Version.png ORGANIZER;CN="Maritime Music &%3B Tradition Society":MAILTO:sdmurtha@sbcglobal.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260527T204304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204304Z UID:58521-1780837200-1780848000@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Open Hours: Explore Our Exhibits At The 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-the-weston-history-and-culture-center/ LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883 CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,June 2026,Ongoing Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026springsumopen-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260527T203819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T203819Z UID:58543-1780596000-1780603200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Film Screening of Bessie (2015) DESCRIPTION:MoCACT welcomes the Avon Theatre’s Avon on Tour for a special screening of HBO’s Emmy Award-winning Bessie (2015)\, starring Queen Latifah as legendary blues artist Bessie Smith. Presented in conjunction with our exhibition Art\, Jazz + the Blues\, the film offers a powerful portrait of the music\, artistry\, and era that inspired works on view here through June 7. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the film in the galleries alongside Eric von Schmidt’s Blues Women\, which features Smith’s likeness.\n\nThursday\, June 4\, 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm)\nFREE\nat MoCACT – 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport CT URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/film-screening-of-bessie-2015/ LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880 CATEGORIES:Arts,Family Activity,June 2026,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-21-at-3.58.12-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260421T203803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203803Z UID:58189-1780149600-1780153200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Book Voyagers DESCRIPTION:Celebrate song and story with this participatory program for all ages with Davis Bates. This outdoor event will take place at Roseland Park ( Roseland Park | Woodstock\, CT ) . Rain date: May 31. For more information or to register\, call West Woodstock Library at (860) 974-0376\, or visit West Woodstock Library . URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers/ LOCATION:Roseland Park\, 205 Roseland Park Road\, Woodstock\, 06281 CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,May 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BVBalloon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260225T181955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T181955Z UID:57375-1780137000-1780140600@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library . URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytelling-3/ LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385 CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,May 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BVBalloon-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T113000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20251217T183928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183928Z UID:56301-1778668200-1778671800@cthumanities.org 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-4/ LOCATION:Public Library of New London\, 63 Huntington Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,May 2026,Written & Spoken Word ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BVBalloon-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T113000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20251217T183816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183816Z UID:56293-1777458600-1777462200@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BVBalloon-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T113000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260225T181929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T181929Z UID:57371-1777113000-1777116600@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library . URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytelling-2/ LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385 CATEGORIES:April 2026,Book Voyagers,Family Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BVBalloon-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20251217T183122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T161427Z UID:56285-1775905200-1775912400@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Book Voyagers DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with Xen’s Critters! This educational and fun program fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of our small animal friends. For more information or to registers\, contact the library at (860) 465-3079\, or visit https://www.willimanticlibrary.org/ . URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-tycld-7/ LOCATION:Willimantic Public Library\, 905 Main Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BVBalloon-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260107T145251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145511Z UID:56626-1774548000-1774551600@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BVBalloon-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T113000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260225T181907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T181907Z UID:57367-1774089000-1774092600@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library . URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytelling/ LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385 CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,March 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BVBalloon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260107T145251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145510Z UID:56625-1773943200-1773946800@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BVBalloon-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260107T145251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145510Z UID:56624-1773338400-1773342000@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BVBalloon-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260107T145251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145510Z UID:56622-1772733600-1772737200@cthumanities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BVBalloon-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260205T175708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T175708Z UID:57108-1772272800-1772294400@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Free and all ages! Hosted in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut (APAC). \nJoin the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History and APAC offsite at Connecticut State Community College\, Manchester\, as we celebrate the Year of the Horse with Connecticut’s vibrant Asian American Pacific Islander community! Let’s unite as friends\, neighbors\, and supporters to welcome prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead. \nEnjoy food\, crafts\, workshops vendors\, live performances and more at this family friendly event. Due to safe crowd control\, tickets are required for entry to this event. Tickets are available for either the Morning Block (10 a m – 1 pm) or Afternoon Block (1 – 4 pm). Space is limited! Get free tickets today at connecticutmuseum.org/lunarnewyear to reserve your spot. \nSpecial thanks to our event sponsors: \nThe Roberts Foundation for the Arts\nThe William and Alice Mortensen Foundation\nConnecticut Office of the Arts\nNational Endowment for the Arts \n  URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunar-new-year-celebration/ LOCATION:Connecticut State Community College Manchester\, Great Path\, Manchester\, 06040 CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,February 2026,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lunar-New-Year-Celebration.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260213T190952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T190952Z UID:57307-1771668000-1771693200@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Lunarfest 2026 at New Haven Museum DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Horse in New Haven on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, as the New Haven Museum teams with the Yale-China Association for Lunarfest 2026. The free event offers activities and programs for all ages\, featuring art\, music\, literature\, and dance. Full schedule: www.yalechina.org/lunarfest. \nSchedule\n\n10 a.m. – Lunarfest begins with a colorful lion dance and performances on Whitney Avenue.\n12 – 4:30 p.m. – Write your hopes for the coming year on a leaf to hang on the Community Wishing Tree in the New Haven Museum rotunda.\n12:30 -1:30 p.m. – Experience the graceful artistry of traditional Chinese dance as Yale’s Red Lantern dance troupe brings centuries-old traditions to life. Then join the interactive workshop to learn foundational techniques\, including throwing handkerchiefs\, waving dance fans\, and more.\n1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Discover authentic Tai Chi Walking with Sifu Shirley Ha and students of Tai Chi United. Stay for the workshop and experience where fitness meets classical internal martial arts to improve your balance\, increase your functional mobility\, and supercharge your energy.\n2 – 3 p.m. – Discover the intricate art of Chinese papercutting with students from Yale-China’s YUNA exchange program. Create designs to decorate your space with symbols of luck and happiness for the Year of the Horse.\n3 – 4:30 p.m. – Get building in a hands-on workshop led by the Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop apprentices to craft your choice of a rolling-drum horse or a festive Year of the Horse lantern. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/celebrate-lunarfest-2026-at-new-haven-museum/ LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Activity,February 2026,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/629221662_1521626459963662_6200431726866354888_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000 DTSTAMP:20260708T165829 CREATED:20260205T175510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T175510Z UID:57119-1771668000-1771691400@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Lunarfest 2026 – Year of the Horse DESCRIPTION:The Yale-China Association is proud to present the 15th annual Lunarfest in New Haven\, Connecticut\, on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026. As the largest celebration of Lunar New Year in Connecticut\, Lunarfest serves as a premiere cultural event\, promoting cross-cultural understanding through vibrant community collaborations. Lunarfest 2026 celebrates the Year of the Horse. The day’s festivities will begin at 10 am with a parade down Whitney Avenue between Grove and Trumbull Streets featuring a lion dance\, a traditional Chinese dance performance\, martial arts demonstrations\, and speeches from local community leaders. Following the parade will be various events and activities that are free and open to the public. Please visit our website for the complete schedule: https://www.yalechina.org/lunarfest. \nBring your family\, friends\, and festive spirit! Join us in welcoming the Year of the Horse! URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunarfest-2026-year-of-the-horse/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Activity,Demonstration,Family Activity,February 2026,Performances,Special Events,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lunarfest-Parade_Maza-Rey-Photography-Small.png ORGANIZER;CN="Yale-China Association":MAILTO:arts@yalechina.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR