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SUMMARY:You Don't Say
DESCRIPTION:New storytelling series from CT Storytelling Center.  Jennifer Munro will kick off the series with wickedly funny stories that will touch your heart.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/you-dont-say/
LOCATION:Thames Club\, 290 State STreet\, New London\, 06320
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Performances,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Storytelling Center":MAILTO:ctstorytelling234@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T113000
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SUMMARY:Main Street Walking Tour with Jack Sanders
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk through the history of southern Main Street with author and town historian Jack Sanders on Saturday\, Oct. 10 (rain date Oct. 17)\, at 10 a.m. The 90-minute walk will begin and end at Jesse Lee United Methodist Church at 207 Main Street (corner of King Lane and Main Street). He is the author of Ambling Along Old Main Street. \nSanders will share stories about the many interesting people who have lived in homes and had businesses on Main Street on a route that will go north as far as St. Stephen’s Church and south as far as the southernmost crosswalk on Main Street. He’ll describe buildings that are no longer standing as well as tell how some have been altered or moved. \nThe group size is limited to twenty people\, age 12 or older. Tickets are limited and nonrefundable\, all sales are final. Pricing is $35 or discounted at $30 for active members of the Ridgefield Historical Society.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/main-street-walking-tour-with-jack-sanders/
LOCATION:Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church\, 207 Main Street\, RidgefieldCT\, 207 Main St.\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 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:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T193000
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Generation: discussion and series
DESCRIPTION:Adult Book Discussion of The Amazing Generation in tandem with teen book discussion of same book in Teen Room at same time. \nCheck out one of 37 copies (including e-books & audiobooks) purchased with funds from the Avon Education Foundation a couple weeks before October 8th\, read as much of it as you can before the book discussion\, then lend your voice to the conversation! This the first program in a fall series on the topic of phone and social media safety.  \nWe will discuss the topics within the book using materials from the book’s website\, and learn how to talk to one another about the way that tech companies are trying to train our brains to depend on them. \nAdult caregivers of youth will meet with librarians in the community room\, while youth will meet with the teen librarian in the teen room.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-amazing-generation-discussion-and-series/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260812T173407Z
CREATED:20260812T173407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173407Z
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SUMMARY:Things We Found in the Ground: Virtual Author Event with Eleanor Bruce and Lucilla Gray
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation with Eleanor and Lucilla\, to celebrate the U.S. release of Things We Found in the Ground. October is Archaeology Month in Connecticut! \nIn this guide-that’s-not-a-guide\, metal detectorist cousins Ellie and Lucie explore their local landscape\, getting to grips with the hobby\, history and themselves along the way. \nBeginning with their first meeting in over 20 years at their grandfather’s home in Lincolnshire\, the two cousins – Eleanor and Lucilla – quickly learn that each has a fascination with unearthing historic artefacts\, which will set them off on their metal detecting journey … \nOver many weeks and months spent digging countless holes\, the pair make startling discoveries: about the objects they find and what they tell us about our ancestors\, about themselves and who they are as people\, and about the power of community\, as they forge connections with local villagers\, detectorists and history lovers along the way. \nThis charming tale of (self-)discovery will capture the hearts and minds of those seeking escapism through the buried history that we walk over every day. \nAbout the authors: We are Ellie and Lucie\, cousins\, detectorists and authors. With over 5 years of experience out in the field (literally)\, we like to think we know a thing or two about the art of digging holes. Metal detecting for us was once a lockdown hobby… now it’s taken over both of our lives. Roman Found began as a creative outlet\, a way to share our adventures with fellow diggers\, hobbyists\, collectors and enthusiasts through the power of the internet—we never could’ve dreamed that we would connect with so many people. \nOur biggest inspiration will always be our finds and the stories they hold. Half of what we do is in the research\, searching beyond the dirt\, between the pages of a reference book for that tangible link back through decades\, centuries or even a millennia; a picture slowly building around that object we’ve pulled from the earth\, be it a button\, buckle or Roman coin.  Recently\, there has been a massive resurgence of public interest in history and in the stories still lost within our landscape. Metal detecting\, as a result\, has become\, dare we say it\, trendy… As active self recorders with the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme and PLA Permit Holders\, we aim to highlight the responsible side of metal detecting through our adventures\, adding to the public record responsibly and increasing the archaeological understanding of our region. Learn more here \nPlease register; Zoom links will go out the day before the event. \nSponsored by the Avon Library\, Avon Historical Society\, and Avon Senior Center.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/things-we-found-in-the-ground-virtual-author-event-with-eleanor-bruce-and-lucilla-gray/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Connecticut Son: Oliver Wolcott Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nOliver Wolcott Jr. (1760-1833) was the nation’s second Treasury Secretary and a key figure on the national stage during the Federalist administrations of Presidents George Washington and John Adams.  Upon his resignation from the federal government in 1800\, Wolcott prospered for many years as a private citizen\, and was later elected Governor of Connecticut\, serving for ten years. \nIn this virtual presentation\, Dr. John Lizzi will examine Wolcott’s contributions to both national and state government during his nearly forty years of public service\, as well as discuss to what extent Wolcott evolved politically during his long career. Wolcott’s success can be attributed to his steadfast commitment to his principles including personal integrity\, nationalism\, the need for a strong national government\, and the promotion of manufacturing and industry. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. \nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio! \nAbout the Speaker: John Lizzi is a high school social studies teacher and historian. He recently earned his PhD from Liberty University. His first published work\, Connecticut Son: Oliver Wolcott Jr.\, is an adaptation of his doctoral dissertation. He lives in Burlington\, Connecticut with his wife and two children.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-connecticut-son-oliver-wolcott-jr/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,October 2026,Virtual Event
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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:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260921T171055Z
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SUMMARY:OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder
DESCRIPTION:Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning play\, Our Town\, is a timeless exploration of the human experience. Set in the fictionalized small town of Grover’s Corners\, New Hampshire\, between 1901 and 1913\, it follows the daily routines\, loves\, and tragedies of the Gibbs and Webb families. The play is famously performed with limited stage scenery and almost no props\, using pantomime to encourage audiences to focus on the universal themes rather than design. We’ve selected Our Town for this season to highlight the 250th celebration by focusing on small town America\, and specifically “Our Town” of New Canaan.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/our-town-by-thornton-wilder-9/
LOCATION:Powerhouse Performing Arts Center\, 679 South Avenue (in Waveny Park)\, New Canaan\, 06840
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,October 2026,Performances,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town Players of New Canaan":MAILTO:info@tpnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T213000
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SUMMARY:OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder
DESCRIPTION:Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning play\, Our Town\, is a timeless exploration of the human experience. Set in the fictionalized small town of Grover’s Corners\, New Hampshire\, between 1901 and 1913\, it follows the daily routines\, loves\, and tragedies of the Gibbs and Webb families. The play is famously performed with limited stage scenery and almost no props\, using pantomime to encourage audiences to focus on the universal themes rather than design. We’ve selected Our Town for this season to highlight the 250th celebration by focusing on small town America\, and specifically “Our Town” of New Canaan.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/our-town-by-thornton-wilder-8/
LOCATION:Powerhouse Performing Arts Center\, 679 South Avenue (in Waveny Park)\, New Canaan\, 06840
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,October 2026,Performances,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town Players of New Canaan":MAILTO:info@tpnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T220000
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SUMMARY:The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to hold Red Carpet Gala Celebrating its Cinematic History
DESCRIPTION:Norwalk\, Conn. July 7\, 2026– The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will host a “Red Carpet Gala” on Oct. 3\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. The event will take place in the Mansion’s historic rooms at 295 West Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT. LMMM Trustee Ernest DesRochers and Board of Trustees Chairman Douglas Hempstead will co-chair the evening. \nThe gala will feature Hollywood glamour\, an exciting cinematic experience courtesy of the Avon Theatre\, an exclusive preview of the exhibition\, “The Evolving Icon\,” in collaboration with The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists\, a formal dinner\, silent and live auctions\, and more. Guests are encouraged to dress in red carpet or black-tie optional attire. \nThe gala will celebrate the Mansion’s history as a silver-screen backdrop. For the past 50 years\, this institution has served as a movie set for widely known films such as “House of Dark Shadows” and “The Stepford Wives.” It was also featured in “Glacier Bay\,” starring Norwalk resident and Emmy-nominated actor James Noble\, and more recently\, Netflix’s “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone\,” starring the legendary Donald Sutherland. \nThe Museum’s 2026 Gala is generously sponsored in part by Gala Distinguished Benefactors: Fairfield County Bank and Northmarq; Gala Sustainers: Seaman Construction Inc.\, and Alchemy Celebrations; and Gala Media Sponsor: Moffly Media. \nLMMM’s 2026 programs are made possible in part by LMMM’s 2026 Season Distinguished Benefactors: The City of Norwalk\, The Maurice Goodman Foundation\, Inc.\, and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation\, Inc.; LMMM’s Leadership Patrons: Dr. Michele & Attorney Miklos Koleszar and The Sealark Foundation\, Inc. For more information on tours and programs\, please visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com\, email info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com\, or call 203-838-9799\, ext. 3. \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-lockwood-mathews-mansion-museum-to-hold-red-carpet-gala-celebrating-its-cinematic-history/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Activity,October 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Gilgore":MAILTO:info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260921T171015Z
CREATED:20260921T171015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T171015Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Traditional Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of stories and crafts with special guest storyteller Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason! In her debut picture book\, Grandmother Moon\, she celebrates the relationship between a grandmother and grandchild\, weaving Indigenous teachings into a modern setting. \nThe program will include live readings from Grandmother Moon and an exploration of traditional stories referenced in the book\, offering visitors of all ages the chance to reflect on the power of intergenerational storytelling. Then complete related crafts and activities that explore the significance of the moon and storytelling. Books will be available for purchase and can be signed by Wunneanatsu. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. No pre-registration required. This program also falls on Free First Weekend\, which includes free admission for all ages\, Saturday 10/3 and Sunday 10/4. \nFree First Weekends are sponsored by Beacon Bank.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/family-program-traditional-storytelling/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,October 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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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:20261003T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T213706Z
CREATED:20260925T213706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T213706Z
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SUMMARY:Rochambeau Day at Connecticut's Old State House
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence\, Connecticut’s Old State House will host the First and Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard\, First & Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard\, and the First Litchfield Artillery Regiment\, to commemorate Rochambeau Day on Saturday\, October 3 at 10:45 a.m. The public is invited to gather on the lawn for a family-friendly ceremony including a wreath laying and a musket and cannon volley. Afterwards\, enjoy refreshments\, tours\, and conversation with Generals George Washington (John Koopman III) and Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur\, Comte de Rochambeau (Eric Dutaud) with paid admission to the museum. To receive reminders and weather-related updates\, RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Rochambeau2026. Those sensitive to loud noise are encouraged to use ear protection. \nAdmission to Connecticut’s Old State House is $8 per adult and $4 for children\, seniors\, college students\, and AAA members. Admission is free for active duty and retired members of the military. On-street parking in Hartford is free on Saturdays. Garage parking at State House Square Parking Garage\, located at 75 Market Street is a maximum of $10. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk for validation.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/rochambeau-day-at-connecticuts-old-state-house/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Demonstration,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut's Old State House":MAILTO:ctoldstatehouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260921T170924Z
CREATED:20260921T170924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T170924Z
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SUMMARY:OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder
DESCRIPTION:Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning play\, Our Town\, is a timeless exploration of the human experience. Set in the fictionalized small town of Grover’s Corners\, New Hampshire\, between 1901 and 1913\, it follows the daily routines\, loves\, and tragedies of the Gibbs and Webb families. The play is famously performed with limited stage scenery and almost no props\, using pantomime to encourage audiences to focus on the universal themes rather than design. We’ve selected Our Town for this season to highlight the 250th celebration by focusing on small town America\, and specifically “Our Town” of New Canaan.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/our-town-by-thornton-wilder-7/
LOCATION:Powerhouse Performing Arts Center\, 679 South Avenue (in Waveny Park)\, New Canaan\, 06840
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,October 2026,Performances,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town Players of New Canaan":MAILTO:info@tpnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T164444Z
CREATED:20260922T164444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T164444Z
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SUMMARY:The Monthly Slice: A Conversation with Francis Rosselli of Pepe’s
DESCRIPTION:Imagine sitting down with someone who didn’t just know the story of Frank Pepe’s but lived it! New Haven Museum (NHM) will host a special evening with Francis Rosselli\, grandson of Frank and Filomena Pepe\, for a rare\, personal take on one of the greatest stories of American pizza history on Thursday\, October 1\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. Free with regular museum admission. Register here. The program is the latest in the museum’s “Monthly Slice” series at NHM\, presented in conjunction with the exhibition\, “Pronounced Ah-Beetz.” \nRosselli was immersed in the colorful\, fascinating world of his grandparents’ pizzeria from an early age\, learning the craft of pizza making directly from Frank Pepe himself. In 1981\, Frank and Filomena’s daughters\, Elizabeth and Serafina\, gave Rosselli the opportunity to open a pizzeria next door\, The Spot\, a name that carries a remarkable piece of Pepe history. It was in the original location and oven where Frank and Filomena Pepe began their legendary journey in 1925. \nThe conversation will be moderated by Gorman Bechard\, co-curator of “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” and director of  the documentary\, “Pizza A Love Story.” “Expect great stories\, family memories\, plenty of laughs\, and perhaps even a few moments that tug at the heartstrings\,” Bechard says. The pair will explore plenty of pizza lore\, behind-the-scenes memories\, and the “kinds of details you can’t get from a plaque on a wall.” \nBechard says they’ll also unveil never-before-seen artifacts from the Pepe family legacy that didn’t make it into the New Haven Museum’s “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” exhibit. “Come for the history. Stay for the stories. We promise you’ll leave wanting one of those famous pies!” \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-francis-rosselli-of-pepes/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026,Ongoing Exhibits,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T190000
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SUMMARY:River Gods & Sturdy Yeomen: Connecticut Clothing in the Age of Revolution 1760-1790
DESCRIPTION:During the years prior to the Industrial Revolution\, clothing was considered as necessary protection to the wearer\, a store of value\, and an outward expression of socioeconomic status. Today these garments provide us with an invaluable window into the material culture of past times \nUsing examples of men’s clothing from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History and other collections in the state\, Henry Cooke will examine the interrelationship of fashion\, commerce\, politics\, and technology that were responsible for creating these garments and how they help us to better understand the lives of Connecticut’s early citizens. \nThe Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s collection of men’s and women’s clothing is unique in the number\, variety and quality items from the mid to late 18th century. Many of the garments are identified to their original wearers\, who range from ordinary citizens to the colonial elite. Their lives would intersect and collide during the Revolutionary era\, as Connecticut’s citizens struggled with the economic\, social and military costs that also found their outward expression in their clothing\, which was preserved as a reminder of that struggle. \nThis program is part of the Museum’s “Made to Last” series\, which pairs items from our collection with modern day artisans who discuss change and tradition in their field of expertise. \nThis program is free\, but spaces are limited. Get free tickets to reserve your spot!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/river-gods-sturdy-yeomen-connecticut-clothing-in-the-age-of-revolution-1760-1790/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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