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SUMMARY:Faces from the past: A history mystery that connects a family to Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Six portraits from the early 19th Century\, which comprise a remarkable art and history mystery\, will be displayed and their story will be revealed on Sunday\, March 15\, at 2 p.m. by Melanie Beal Marks\, principal researcher and owner of CT House Histories. She is a member of the Historic Preservation Committee of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, which is hosting the event with Lounsbury House\, where the talk will take place. Ms. Marks will share the  story of how the portraits came to her attention and how she found the keys to unlocking the mystery of who is in this group of portraits. \nThe program is part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s commemoration of the 250 anniversary of America in 2026. \nThis will be the very first time that this collection of portraits has been publicly displayed; they are on loan from a private collector for the afternoon program. This program was originally scheduled in February but was rescheduled due to illness. \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/faces-from-the-past-a-history-mystery-that-connects-a-family-to-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Lounsbury House\, 316 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20260107T144835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T144835Z
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SUMMARY:Speak up Storytelling: Cheat Cheat Never Beat
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear a cast of storytellers tell true stories of lived experiences\, all about pulling a fast one or being played for a fool. Shortcuts\, headstarts\, pulling strings\, and taking the easy way out. Traitors\, tricksters\, and dirty rotten scoundrels. Led by Matthew Dicks\, 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion. \nDoors open at 6 pm; come early to view our exhibitions. Performance starts at 7 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nGet tickets to reserve your spot: \n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/speak-up-storytelling-cheat-cheat-never-beat/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,January 2026,Special Events
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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:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20260107T145705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145705Z
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SUMMARY:Reverence: Refocusing the Lens on the Marginalized [Virtual Lecture]
DESCRIPTION:The Ancient Burying Ground Association presents Exploring Freedom\, a Virtual Lecture Series to promote education and discussion. Discover how burying grounds can be a catalyst for social justice and how historians\, genealogists\, descendants\, and volunteers can become empowered to reinterpret and honor the past.  \nJohn Mills\, Genealogist & Independent Scholar\, will discuss how his own family history of enslavement impacted him and spurred him to pursue research into enslaved individuals. Mills will walk through the process he takes in researching African American genealogies\, exploring the ways narratives of the enslaved are presented today. Mills will also discuss his work in repairing and preserving the gravestones and burial plots of his subjects\, which sometimes includes having monuments and markers installed.  \nBio: John Mills is a trained Genealogist\, Independent Scholar\, and President of the Alex Breanne Corporation\, a Connecticut-based non-profit focused on research into lesser known stories of the American enslaved.  The intent of the Alex Breanne Corporation is to give current-day descendants their history\, as well as to inject the formerly enslaved into the landscape of the communities where they lived\, worked or died. John is a published author and social activist\, appearing on the Areva Martin Show and on the Kelly Clarkson Show. John has also been featured in the Washington Post\, Scholastic Magazine\, and in the CPTV Documentary\, “Unforgotten.” John is a member of the Connecticut Freedom Trail Committee and a board member of the Connecticut League of Museums. \n  \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/reverence-refocusing-the-lens-on-the-marginalized-virtual-lecture/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ancient Burying Ground Association":MAILTO:marydonohue@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20260107T143514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T143514Z
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SUMMARY:Whitney Literary Society to Debut at New Haven Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join NHM on Thurs.\, Jan. 29\, 2026\, at 5:30 p.m. (snow date Feb. 5\, 2026\, 5:30 p.m.) as we debut the Whitney Literary Society\, an informal\, bimonthly book discussion delving into the colorful history of New Haven. Each Whitney Literary Society event will cover a new book. For details click here: newhavenmuseum.org/52580-2/ \nThe bimonthly book discussion will delve into the colorful history of New Haven\, which was once the center of governance\, education\, trade\, and culture in Connecticut. The first discussion will include several chapters from “The Case of the Piglet’s Paternity: Trials from the New Haven Colony\, 1619-1963” by Jon C. Blue on\, which explores judicial trials in the early New Haven Colony.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/whitney-literary-society-to-debut-at-new-haven-museum/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20260107T144526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T144526Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Broadway Cabaret at Stamford History Center
DESCRIPTION:Step Back in Time with Vintage Broadway Magic \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as Mel McGuire brings the golden age of Broadway to life in a dazzling Vintage Broadway Cabaret performance. \nIntroducing Mel McGuire’s Vintage Broadway Cabaret January 24th\, from 7:00–9:00 PM at Stamford History Center. \nFrom timeless show tunes to charming storytelling\, this intimate cabaret experience celebrates the elegance\, glamour\, and heart of classic Broadway. Set in the historic ambiance of the Stamford History Center\, it’s the perfect night out for theater lovers\, music fans\, and anyone craving a little old-school sparkle. \nTickets are limited — reserve yours now! Come early\, settle in\, and let the music transport you straight to Broadway’s most iconic eras. \nAn evening of nostalgia\, style\, and show-stopping vocals awaits. Doors open at 6 pm. In true Cabaret style\, bring your own food and drink! \nMel McGuire is a cabaret singer\, personal trainer\, fitness author\, and mom living in Stamford\, CT. As a cabaret performer\, Mel is best known for her autobiographical cabaret show Tinder Roulette which ran at the 13th Street Repertory throughout the fall of 2015 and received rave reviews. \nShe stayed on at 13th Street Repertory as the host and creator of The Overshare Cabaret\, a monthly performance party merging the art forms of cabaret\, sketch comedy\, and personal storytelling. Recent NYC & CT cabaret shows include Don’t Go Into Labor-Day Cabaret\, A Feminist History of Musical Theater\, #Thankful\, and Remembering Barbara Cook. \nMel earned her bachelor’s degree from New York University where she studied musical theater\, she has also studied voice at The Manhattan School of Music and Eastman School of Music. Find out more at www.sexloveandshowtunes.com\, IG: @melercise
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/vintage-broadway-cabaret-at-stamford-history-center/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Rd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,January 2026,Performances,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stamford History Center":MAILTO:info@stamfordhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20251217T184222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184234Z
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SUMMARY:Noah Webster Program: Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:This program is in observation of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, which will be celebrated on July 4\, 2026. \nPart 1: Noah Webster’s life until age 31\, during which his writings were very influential in convincing the Founders to first write the US Constitution. \nPart 2: Noah Webster’s life age 31-81\, during which his incredibly active civic life as a leading figure in the Federalist Party influenced the presidencies of Washington and Adams. This event is a registered America’s 250th Program.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/noah-webster-program-two-part-series-2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Manross Memorial\, 260 Central Street\, Forestville\, 06010
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manross Memorial Library":MAILTO:elizabethlivingston@bristolct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20251217T182700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T182700Z
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Tales from Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Folktales have endured for hundreds\, sometimes thousands of years. They are fun to read\, but more importantly they help us understand the world around us and gain insight into ourselves. Join storyteller Meris Palmer to read and discuss four books that take the group around the world! 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-tales-from-around-the-world-3/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,CTH Funded,January 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20251223T143002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T143002Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Works in stone
DESCRIPTION:Free\, informal oral history conversation about the distinctive fieldstone pillars and walls found in Ridgefield. A monthly series presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society\, this meeting will take place Tuesday\, Jan. 20\, at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield. Assistant town historian Betsy Reid will present the topic. All are welcome\, whether to contribute information or just listen to the conversation. Registration is requested\, because of limited seating.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-works-in-stone/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield CT\, Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Discussion,January 2026
ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20260107T144755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T144755Z
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SUMMARY:Cinema at the Bruce and the Avon Theatre Present: Loving Vincent
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 18\, 2–4pm \n\n\n\nIn partnership with the Avon Theatre\, the Bruce Museum invites you to the screening of Loving Vincent. \nThis animated biographical film tells the story of the last days of the notorious painter told through his paintings. \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided.\nFee: Free with admission. Registration is required.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/cinema-at-the-bruce-and-the-avon-theatre-present-loving-vincent/
CATEGORIES:January 2026,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20251217T184013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184013Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden History: Native Peoples and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of an excerpt of the new Ken Burns documentary\, The American Revolution\, which examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. \nFollowing the screening\, a panel of Native American historians will explore the formation of the United States and discuss who was entitled to life\, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The panelists will include Lorèn Spears (Narragansett Niantic)\, Executive Director of the Indigenous-led Tomaquag Museum in Rhode Island\, and Nakai Clearwater Northup (Mashantucket Pequot/Narragansett)\, Manager of Public Programs and Outreach at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. \nThe panel moderator is Diane Orson\, a special correspondent with Connecticut Public and a contributing reporter to National Public Radio. Diane reported and co-produced the 2024 series Unforgotten: Connecticut’s Hidden History of Slavery which was honored with an Edward R. Murrow award. Her reporting has been recognized by the Peabody Awards\, Public Media Journalists Association and New England Emmy Awards. \nScreening and discussion begins at 6:00 pm. Join us for reception from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nTickets\n$10 General Admission\n$5 for Connecticut Museum Members and CT Public members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150+ \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/hidden-history-native-peoples-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hidden-History.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20251217T184222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184234Z
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SUMMARY:Noah Webster Program: Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:This program is in observation of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, which will be celebrated on July 4\, 2026. \nPart 1: Noah Webster’s life until age 31\, during which his writings were very influential in convincing the Founders to first write the US Constitution. \nPart 2: Noah Webster’s life age 31-81\, during which his incredibly active civic life as a leading figure in the Federalist Party influenced the presidencies of Washington and Adams. This event is a registered America’s 250th Program.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/noah-webster-program-two-part-series/
LOCATION:Manross Memorial\, 260 Central Street\, Forestville\, 06010
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/202526WinterPrograms.BL-45.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Manross Memorial Library":MAILTO:elizabethlivingston@bristolct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20251217T182629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T182629Z
UID:56248-1768327200-1768330800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Tales from Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Folktales have endured for hundreds\, sometimes thousands of years. They are fun to read\, but more importantly they help us understand the world around us and gain insight into ourselves. Join storyteller Meris Palmer to read and discuss four books that take the group around the world! 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-tales-from-around-the-world-2/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,CTH Funded,January 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20260107T143602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T143602Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 10\, 2025\, 1–2pm \n\n\n\nJoin the Bruce Museum and Greenwich Audubon for a tour of the neighboring Oneida Sanctuary. Tours will meet at the Visitor Services Desk in museum lobby\, and walk from the Bruce Park Playground to Audubon’s neighboring Oneida Sanctuary. The Oneida Sanctuary is located in one of Greenwich’s only remaining coastal salt marshes. \nThis location not only provides an opportunity to see bird species that use this special habitat such as waterfowl\, shorebirds\, herons & egrets but also learn about Audubon’s conservation efforts to improve our coastal resiliency in Greenwich.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/birding-at-the-bruce-museum-with-greenwich-audubon/
CATEGORIES:Activity,January 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20251223T142929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T142929Z
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SUMMARY:God Save the King!
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society will host Keith Jones\, author of God Save the King! Loyalism in Ridgefield\, Connecticut During the American Revolution 1765-1786\, a new book about the how Loyalists in Ridgefield weathered the Revolution. \nHis illustrated presentation will take place on Thursday\, Jan. 8\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church North Hall\, 353 Main Street\, Ridgefield. Books on the Common will have copies of the book for sale and Mr. Jones will be available to sign them after his talk. \nAdmission is free but tickets are required and can be reserved at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/god-save-the-king. \nKeith Marshall Jones III\, is the author of John Laurance\, the Immigrant Found Father America Never Knew; Congress as My Government\, Chief Justice John Marshall in the War for Independence (2008)\, Farmers Against the Crown (2002)\, The Farms of Farmingville (2001)\, and The Battle of Ridgefield\, Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized  Revolutionary Connecticut (2024). He lives in New York City and Connecticut.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/god-save-the-king/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Church North Hall\, 353 Main Street\, Ridgefield CT\, 353 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090217
CREATED:20260107T143336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T143527Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Nation: How One Commodity Transformed the Early United States
DESCRIPTION:Grab a hot cup of your favorite brew and join us virtually for our final coffee program! \nCoffee is among the most common goods traded and consumed worldwide\, and so omnipresent its popularity is often taken for granted. But even everyday habits have a history. When and why coffee became part of North American daily life is at the center of the recently published book\, Coffee Nation: How One Commodity Transformed the Early United States\, by Michelle Craig McDonald. \nUsing a wide range of archival\, quantitative\, and material evidence\, Michelle Craig McDonald follows coffee from the slavery-based plantations of the Caribbean and South America\, through the balance sheets of Atlantic world merchants\, into the coffeehouses\, stores\, and homes of colonial North Americans\, and ultimately to the growing import/export businesses of the early nineteenth-century United States that rebranded this exotic good as an American staple. The result is a sweeping history that explores how coffee shaped the lives of enslaved laborers and farmers\, merchants and retailers\, consumers and advertisers. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/coffee-nation-how-one-commodity-transformed-the-early-united-states/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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