Liberty and Legacy with Abigail Adams
Step into the revolutionary world of Abigail Adams in this...
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Otis Library 261 Main Street, Norwich
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Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Spring Author Luncheon with Patti Callahan Henry
Hop Meadow Country Club 85 Firetown Road, SimsburyThe Friends of the Simsbury Public Library will hold their...
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Lunch and Learn – A Sucker Whig in Connecticut’s Court: Abraham Lincoln Comes to New England
Digital Event Digital Event, HartfordVirtual Presentation! Abraham Lincoln traveled to New England only twice....
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We Are Very Likely To Die: The Incredible True Story of the Sinking of the R/V Sea Surveyor
Otis Library 261 Main Street, NorwichOn the night of January 7, 1969, the Research Vessel Sea...
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The Foursome: Christina Baker Kline (Ticketed Event/Friends Fundraiser)
Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for an in-person, ticketed event with Christina Baker...
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Trudeau and Doonesbury: The Cartoonist Who Turned the News into Art
New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, United StatesWriter Joshua Kendall will provide an entertaining romp through the...
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Film Screening: “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” with Q+A
MoCA CT 19 newtopwn turnpike, WestportFilm Screening of 1959 Jazz on a Summer’s Day Followed by a...
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Mystery Ship: The Long, Strange Odyssey of Submarine S-49
Bridgeport Public Library 925 Broad Street, BridgeportAuthor Eric Wilk presents his new book "Mystery Ship: The Long,...
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A Novel Crime: Deborah Levison in conversation with Marilyn Simon Rothstein (in-person)
Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for an in-person event to celebrate the release...
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“The Pizza Party” Documentary Screening
New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, United StatesBehind every world record is a little chaos. Attempting to...
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Edwin, Jenna, and Joseph: Murder Has Never Looked This Good (in-person)
Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United StatesMeet mystery writers Edwin Hill, Jenna Blum, Joseph Moldover! This...
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Made to Last: Textiles of Early Connecticut
Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society) 104 Weston Rd, WestonFREE but registration is required. Come learn about the thread...
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Aw, Shucks! The Extraordinary History & Outlook for CT Oysters
The Pardee-Morris House 325 Lighthouse Rd., New HavenConnecticut oysters are so good they were designated the state shellfish...
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Lunch and Learn – Mary Barlow: Hartford’s World War II Heroine
onlineJoin us for a virtual presentation as award-winning author Orice Jenkins discusses...
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The Great Migration in Hartford
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesFree and open to the public! Join us at the...
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“Whales, Whaling, and Whalemen” at the Pardee-Morris House
The Pardee-Morris House 325 Lighthouse Rd., New HavenThe global whale population was decimated by the 20th century due...
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1776 at 250: Celebrating America’s History with Song & Story
Fairfield Public Library 1080 OLD POST RD, Fairfield, CTJoin us for an engaging lecture hosted by Professor Gil Harel,...
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Exploring the Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive: Preserving Folklife Through Sound
Fairfield Public Library 1080 OLD POST RD, Fairfield, CTJoin Fairfield Public Library for a fascinating lecture with folklorist...
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Three Lighthouses Off New London at the Pardee-Morris House
The Pardee-Morris House 325 Lighthouse Rd., New HavenLighthouses have safeguarded mariners for centuries. Many are cherished historic...
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Lunch and Learn – From Winchester to War: The Story of Lewis Hazzard of the 29th Connecticut
onlineJoin us as Sandra Taitt Eaddy, a genealogist and historian,...
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The Roots of Democracy in Hartford: Annual Meeting & Lecture
Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesThe Ancient Burying Ground Association presents a lecture on democracy’s...
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Songs of Sedition and Rebellion at the Pardee-Morris House
The Pardee-Morris House 325 Lighthouse Rd., New HavenFrom the time of the Stamp Act in 1765 through...
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State Historian Andy Horowitz: Why Connecticut 250 Matters at New Haven Museum
New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, United States“The past created the present, so if we want to...
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A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House
The Pardee-Morris House 325 Lighthouse Rd., New HavenStep into the world of the American Revolution on July...
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Tavern Talks
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesThe dozens of tavern signs in our Auditorium once hung...
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Author Talk with Ruta Sepetys: “A Fortune of Sand”
Fairfield Public Library 1080 OLD POST RD, Fairfield, CTPlease join Fairfield Public Library as Ruta Sepetys, in conversation...
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“The Marabou Who Crossed the Sea” at the Pardee-Morris House
The Pardee-Morris House 325 Lighthouse Rd., New HavenGiven the chance, what would you say to family members...
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Mantua-Maker and Milliner: An Exploration of Women’s Trades in the 18th Century
The Pardee-Morris House 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven“Clothing is a tangible and relatable window into the past,...
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Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer
MoCA CT 19 newtopwn turnpike, WestportIn conjunction with Looking for History, join exhibiting artist Rick...
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Author Talk with Liv Constantine: “Promise Me Never”
Fairfield Public Library 1080 OLD POST RD, Fairfield, CTNYT-bestselling author Liv Constantine will discuss her new book, Promise...
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The Original/Author Event with Priya Parmar (in-person)
Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for an in-person author event with Priya Parmar,...
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THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum 500 Hawthorne Ave, DerbyYou’re invited to the Osborne Homestead Museum on Saturday, September...
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How to Read a Short Story at Fairfield Public Library
Fairfield Public Library 1080 OLD POST RD, Fairfield, CTIn celebration of America's 250th birthday, renowned lecturer Dr. Mark...
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Ridgefield History Club: The History of Olmstead Lane
Ridgefield Historical Society 4 Sunset Lane, RidgefieldThe Sept. 15 Ridgefield History Club meeting will focus on...
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Friends of Fairfield Public Library Annual Meeting & Author Event
Fairfield Public Library 1080 OLD POST RD, Fairfield, CTJoin the Friends of Fairfield Public Library for their Annual Meeting &...
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The Girls Who Beat the Odds Stories of Women Who Changed the Course of Sports History (Virtual)
Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for a virtual event with Mari K. Eder,...
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AVON on Tour’s Steal This Story, Please!
MoCA CT 19 newtopwn turnpike, WestportExperience a compelling evening of film and conversation with Steal This...
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Balancing Memory and History: Inside the 9/11 Memorial & Museum (VIRTUAL)
VirtualFree virtual presentation This year marks the 25th anniversary of the September...
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Once a Community: Public Housing Demolition & Relocation
Bridgeport Public Library 925 Broad Street, BridgeportPublic housing is being torn down and hundreds of families...
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Jazz and the Spoken Word at New Haven Museum
New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, United States“Jazz and the Spoken Word,” a rich tradition where the...
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The Me I Used to Be/Author Event with Kristan Higgins (in-person)
Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United StatesOne of our favorite authors returns! Join us for a...
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“The Black Schooner: Rebellion on the Amistad, A Graphic Novel” Book Launch Event
New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, United StatesRough history requires rough art, according to graphic artist/musician David...
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