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SUMMARY:The Roots of Democracy in Hartford: Annual Meeting & Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Ancient Burying Ground Association presents a lecture on democracy’s roots in Hartford. Erin Monroe\, the Krieble Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture\, will speak about The Wadsworth’s latest exhibition\, Framing American Democracy: Radical Roots. She will discuss the connections between the Ancient Burying Ground and the exhibit. The museum’s founder\, Daniel Wadsworth\, was the heir of Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth\, a statesman\, business leader\, and veteran of the American Revolution. Daniel placed a monument to his father and family in the Ancient Burying Ground. The burial ground also hosts tablestones in honor of Hartford’s colonial founders\, including Rev. Thomas Hooker. Discover how Hooker and others laid the foundation for democracy in America. The lecture will be preceded by the Annual Meeting. \nErin Monroe is the Krieble Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Wadsworth. She has been in the American art department in various capacities since 2007. Monroe is responsible for an extensive collection that encompasses colonial portraiture\, Hudson River School landscapes\, neoclassical sculpture\, American modernism\, and works on paper. She has contributed to major traveling exhibitions and catalogues. \nIf you require special accommodations to take part in this program\, please call the library at (860) 874-2432 at least two weeks in advance. \nProgram Schedule:\n5:30pm: Hartford History Center Tour \nStep upstairs to the newly reopened Hartford History Center for a brief wander through photographs\, textiles\, and rare documents drawn from the Library’s rich historical collections. In this short tour you’ll glimpse Hartford’s people\, creativity\, and civic life across centuries\, only a taste of what these collections hold. Knowledgeable Hartford History Center staff will be on hand to answer questions. \n6:00pm: Ancient Burying Ground Association Annual Meeting \n6:30pm: “The Roots of Democracy in Hartford” Lecture
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-roots-of-democracy-in-hartford-annual-meeting-lecture/
LOCATION:Hartford Public Library\, 500 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – From Winchester to War: The Story of Lewis Hazzard of the 29th Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Sandra Taitt Eaddy\, a genealogist and historian\, shares her research on Lewis Hazzard\, a Civil War soldier who enlisted in the 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry Regiment. With roots tracing from Rhode Island to Winchester\, Connecticut\, his life tells a story of family\, service\, and sacrifice during a defining moment in our history. \nSandra will explore his family background\, enlistment and service\, and the circumstances surrounding his death during the war. Along the way\, she will show how genealogical and historical research can bring the lives of ordinary people\, and their extraordinary contributions into clearer view. \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: \nSandra Taitt-Eaddy has been a dedicated genealogist and family historian for more than twenty years. She specializes in the colonial era\, including the slavery period. She is a full-time professional researcher and educator known for solving complex genealogical challenges. \nImage: Letter written by Lewis Hazzard. Connecticut Museum Collection Ms 101259.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-from-winchester-to-war-the-story-of-lewis-hazzard-of-the-29th-connecticut/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,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:20260621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T153000
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SUMMARY:Three Lighthouses Off New London at the Pardee-Morris House
DESCRIPTION:Lighthouses have safeguarded mariners for centuries. Many are cherished historic landmarks—beacons that symbolize hope\, safety\, guidance\, and enduring strength—including three majestic examples on the Connecticut coast owned by the New London Maritime Society (NLMS). Susan Tamulevich\, executive director of NLMS\, will share the colorful histories of the treasured lighthouses during a free NH250 event\, “Three Lighthouses Off New London\,” at the Pardee-Morris House on Sunday\, June 21\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. Register here. For weather updates check our Facebook/Instagram pages or visit newhavenmuseum.org. \nBeginning in 2009\, the NLMS assumed ownership of three historic beacons that guided vessels from the Atlantic into the port of New London in southeastern Long Island Sound: New London Harbor Light—established in 1761 and the oldest and tallest lighthouse on the Sound; Race Rock Light Station—constructed in the 1870s off Fishers Island\, a remarkable engineering achievement in the turbulent waters known as “the Race”; and New London Ledge Lighthouse—the 1909 brick ‘house’ affectionately called “Point Alpha” by Groton-based submariners. NLMS restores and maintains the three lighthouses and keeps them accessible to the public. \nTamulevich notes that as GPS technology supplanted the role of lighthouses as navigational aids\, a significant number of the structures have deteriorated due to neglect and the effects of climate change\, while others are being sold off to private owners. Thankfully\, the 2000 National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act recognizes the cultural\, recreational\, and educational value of historic light stations. Since its enactment\, more than 150 lighthouse properties have been transferred to new stewards\, helping to ensure their preservation for future generations. \nNew Haven Museum thanks community partner WSHU 91.1 FM for supporting the 2026 summer season.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/three-lighthouses-off-new-london-at-the-pardee-morris-house/
LOCATION:The Pardee-Morris House\, 325 Lighthouse Rd.\, New Haven\, 06512
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive: Preserving Folklife Through Sound
DESCRIPTION:Join Fairfield Public Library for a fascinating lecture with folklorist and researcher Derek Piotr\, founder of The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive. \nThe Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive was established by Derek Piotr in August 2022. The Archive contains over 1\,500 audio recordings made from March 2020 onward\, and preserves diverse representations of folklife; ballads\, hymns\, tales\, poems\, children’s songs\, and interviews among them. The focus of this collection is on the “non-singer”: someone with no background in musical performance who can nevertheless relate a song or folkloric memory. In this lecture\, Derek will walk you through the process of journeying everywhere from Iceland to Appalachia to record these songs from non-musicians\, as well as the organization and development of the Archive as a web-based repository. \nPlease register.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/exploring-the-derek-piotr-fieldwork-archive-preserving-folklife-through-sound/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:Arts,June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000
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SUMMARY:1776 at 250: Celebrating America's History with Song & Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging lecture hosted by Professor Gil Harel\, exploring the iconic musical 1776 in the context of America’s 250th birthday in 2026. This talk will delve into how the musical\, first performed in 1969\, vividly portrays the struggles and compromises surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, capturing the revolutionary spirit of the nation’s founding.  As we approach the semiquincentennial\, Professor Harel will discuss how 1776 not only celebrates America’s birth but also confronts its complexities\, such as the debate over slavery\, as seen in powerful songs like “Molasses to Rum.” \nPlease register.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/1776-at-250-celebrating-americas-history-with-song-story/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T153000
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SUMMARY:“Whales\, Whaling\, and Whalemen” at the Pardee-Morris House
DESCRIPTION:The global whale population was decimated by the 20th century due to commercial whaling. Thankfully\, fragile whale populations are now actively recovering. Mystic Seaport Museum Education Specialist Anthony Riccio says understanding how we got to this point is important\, especially for anyone with an interest or connection to the sea. Riccio will bring his whale knowledge and some hands-on whaling artifacts to the Pardee-Morris House during\, “Whales\, Whaling\, and Whalemen\,” on Sunday\, June 14\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. Register for the free NH250 program here. Weather updates are posted on Facebook\, Instagram and www.newhavenmuseum.org. \nDuring his presentation\, Riccio will take an in-depth look at New England’s lost industry\, the whaling trade. From colonial origins to economic heights in the 19th century\, Riccio will highlight the mechanics of the whaling craft as well as the individuals who sustained the trade for over two centuries. \nRiccio will untangle the nuances of whaling in the 19th century\, as conducted by the crew of the Charles W. Morgan\, a whaling vessel now located at Mystic Seaport Museum\, in comparison to the heavily industrialized practices of 20th-century whalers. He hopes the public will feel a greater connection to the stories of the sailors themselves\, noting\, “Even though life at sea is very different from life ashore\, I think we can find common ground.” \nRiccio will also discuss direct and indirect connections to whaling in New Haven. He cites the Henry expedition\, partially funded by Eli Whitney\, which sailed in the 1820s to help open Pacific whaling grounds. He notes that the commercial products of whaling—oil and baleen—were even more prevalent than ships in 19th-century New Haven. \n“Living in Connecticut\, with its incredible array of cultural resources\, has made it possible and easy for me to access stories and sources related to this topic\,” Riccio says. “And my work as a museum professional at Mystic Seaport Museum has immersed me in our regional whaling history.” \nVisitors are welcome to bring chairs and picnics and stay for the afternoon. Free tours of the historic house are available 12-4 p.m. New Haven Museum thanks community partner WSHU 91.1 FM for supporting the 2026 summer season.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/whales-whaling-and-whalemen-at-the-pardee-morris-house/
LOCATION:The Pardee-Morris House\, 325 Lighthouse Rd.\, New Haven\, 06512
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
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SUMMARY:The Great Migration in Hartford
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public! \nJoin us at the Connecticut Museum with Dr. Channon Miller of Trinity College\, who will discuss the impact of the early 20th-century migration of Black Americans from the South to Northern cities. The Great Migration is a story of Black way making in America. In this talk with Dr. Miller\, the North End of Hartford’s place in this national mosaic comes to life with its accounting of how Black people in the area moved towards freedom and possibility on a terrain of struggle. \nCome early to view our new exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nSpace is limited! Get free tickets to reserve your spot. \nThis program was developed as a companion program to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series\, organized by Smithsonian Affiliations.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-great-migration-in-hartford-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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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:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T204424Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Mary Barlow: Hartford’s World War II Heroine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation as award-winning author Orice Jenkins discusses one heroic resident of Hartford’s North End. \nMary Jewel Barlow was one of only three members of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion who died in service during World War II\, and one of only four women buried in the Normandy American Cemetery. Though erased from popular memory for decades\, her legacy connects directly to Hartford’s historic Clay Arsenal neighborhood and to one of Connecticut’s most prominent Black families. Genealogical research reveals Barlow not as a fictionalized figure from a movie\, but as a real young woman whose sacrifice deserves recognition. \nThis virtual event is FREE and open to the public. Get free tickets at connecticutmuseum.org to receive the Zoom link. \nThis program series is generously supported by Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio. \nAbout the Speaker:\nOrice Jenkins is an independent scholar\, multi-genre troubadour\, and award-winning author\, originally from Hartford\, Connecticut. His work spans music\, genealogy\, and public education\, focused on uncovering forgotten stories and keeping cultural traditions alive. Jenkins’ research has been featured in The Washington Post\, National Parks Magazine\, PBS’ Finding Your Roots\, and the Journal of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-mary-barlow-hartfords-world-war-ii-heroine/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T204239Z
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SUMMARY:Aw\, Shucks! The Extraordinary History & Outlook for CT Oysters
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut oysters are so good they were designated the state shellfish in 1989. Historians will tell you\, however\, that this was not always the case. New Haven Museum will kick off the summer season of the Pardee-Morris House with two fascinating accounts of one of our oldest heritage foods and demonstrate how the modest mollusk is helping to preserve the Connecticut coastline\, during\, “Aw\, Shucks! The Extraordinary History & Outlook for CT Oysters.” The NH250 program will be held on Sunday\, June 7\, 2026\, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Weather updates on Facebook\, Instagram and newhavenmuseum.org. Register here. \nAt 12:30 p.m. Tim Macklin will demonstrate the critical role oysters play in our ecosystem\, and how the nonprofit he cofounded\, Collective Oyster Recycling and Restoration (CORR)\, is taking a deep dive into how oyster shells are helping to preserve the coastline for future generations. \nAt 2 p.m.\, Brett Palfreyman\, associate professor of American history at Wagner College\, will present the story of how the bountiful bivalves that were once a dietary staple were declared unsafe to eat by the early 1900s (after years of overharvesting and increasing pollution)\, during his presentation\, “Bringing Oysters Back to the Northeast.” \nMacklin ‘s presentation\, “Shell Recycling & Oyster Habitat Restoration\,“ will offer insight into shell recycling\, oyster-habitat restoration\, and the environmental benefit oysters bring to Long Island Sound. Macklin maintains that oysters contribute significantly to the natural environment by forming reefs that provide new habitats for hundreds of marine species.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/aw-shucks-the-extraordinary-history-outlook-for-ct-oysters/
LOCATION:The Pardee-Morris House\, 325 Lighthouse Rd.\, New Haven\, 06512
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T153000
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SUMMARY:Made to Last: Textiles of Early Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:FREE but registration is required. \nCome learn about the thread that textile arts weaves through American history. \nMargaret Liljedahl will be presenting over 300 years of weaving arts; its pivotal role in American homes and significance in our early economy. \nTextile production was a critical part of the economy and culture of colonial New England\, the echoes of which can still be heard today! \nParticipants will have the chance to see examples of antique fiber processing equipment from around Connecticut and learn about how they have been used for the past 300+ years. After the talk\, Margaret will demonstrate weaving live on a loom. No prior weaving knowledge or experience necessary! \nThis event is part of the “America 250: The Revolutionary Spirit Lecture Series” co-sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library\, The Weston History & Culture Center and the League of Women Voters of Weston\, with funding from the Weston America 250 Advisory Group. \nAbout the Presenter: Margaret Liljedahl is a West Hartford native who had her first encounter with an antique loom at a CT museum. Over the past decade\, Margaret has studied historical weaving techniques and has the privilege of working with several historical sites and museums across Connecticut and New York to get their barn looms singing again. She is an active member of the Handweavers Guild of Connecticut and is passionate about connecting antique fiber equipment with locals who still know how to use them. The club was almost empty when the black beauty smiled at me\, and later ebony porn became the only thing that reminded me of that wild night.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/made-to-last-textiles-of-early-connecticut/
LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000
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SUMMARY:Edwin\, Jenna\, and Joseph: Murder Has Never Looked This Good (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Meet mystery writers Edwin Hill\, Jenna Blum\, Joseph Moldover! This dynamic author panel will field questions about murder\, mayhem\, and all things novel-related.  Books by each author will be for sale at this event. Author bios appear first\, then the descriptions of their new books.\n~~~\n\n\n\n\nEdwin Hill is the Edgar and Agatha Award–nominated author of the standalone thrillers What Happened Next (coming in 2026)\, Who to Believe and The Secrets We Share\, and Little Comfort\, The Missing Ones\, and Watch Her in the Hester Thursby series. He has been featured in Us Weekly magazine\, received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly\, Kirkus Reviews\, Booklist\, and Library Journal\, and was recognized as one of Six Crime Writers to Watch in Mystery Scene magazine. Edwin lives in Roslindale\, Massachusetts\, with his partner\, Michael\, and his favorite reviewer\, their Lab Edith Ann\, who likes Edwin’s first drafts enough to eat them. A lot of people helped him create this series\, and he is a big believer in paying forward. \n\n\n\n\n\nJenna Blum is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of novels THOSE WHO SAVE US\, THE STORMCHASERS\, and THE LOST FAMILY; novella “The Lucky One” in anthology GRAND CENTRAL; memoir WOODROW ON THE BENCH; audio course “The Author At Work: The Art of Writing Fiction”; and WWII audio drama THE KEY OF LOVE\, available on every major podcast streaming platform. Jenna is one of Oprah’s Top Thirty Women Writers\, with her work published in over 20 countries\, and cofounder/CEO of online author interview platform A Mighty Blaze. Jenna’s first novel\, THOSE WHO SAVE US\, won the Ribalow Prize\, awarded by Hadassah Magazine and adjudged by Elie Wiesel\, and was a Borders pick and the #1 bestselling novel in Holland. THE STORMCHASERS was a Boston Globe bestseller\, a Target Emerging Authors pick\, featured in Elle Magazine\, and a bestseller in France and Holland; THE LOST FAMILY\, also a bestseller\, was an Indiebound pick and garnered starred reviews from all four major trades: Booklist\, Publishers’ Weekly\, Kirkus\, and Library Journal. Jenna’s bestselling memoir WOODROW ON THE BENCH was a Midwestern Booksellers’ pick and is now available in paperback. Jenna’s latest novel\, psychological thriller MURDER YOUR DARLINGS\, is available from Harper Collins 01/13/26. \n\n\nJoseph Moldover\, a clinical neuropsychologist\, is the author of the young adult novels Every Moment After and Just Until. His short fiction has appeared in McSweeney’s Internet Tendency\, Pangyrus\, Stonecoast Review\, MonkeyBicycle\, One Teen Story\, Typehouse\, The MacGuffin\, and elsewhere. From 2020–2023 he co-hosted the online program and podcast Authors Love Bookstores for A Mighty Blaze. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and their four children. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Happens Next: In this twisting domestic suspense thriller from the acclaimed author of The Secrets We Share\, the aftermath of a murder in a quiet New England coastal town reveals a web of dark secrets . . . \nMonreith\, Massachusetts\, was once a small community of whalers and farmers. These days it’s a well-to-do town filled with commuters drawn to its rugged coastline and country roads. A peaceful\, predictable place—until popular restaurateur Laurel Thibodeau is found brutally murdered in her own home. Suspicion naturally falls on Laurel’s husband\, Simon\, who had gambling debts that only her life insurance policy could fix. But there are other rumors too . . . \nAmong the group of six friends gathered for Alice Stone’s fortieth birthday\, theories abound concerning Laurel’s death. Max Barbosa\, police chief\, has heard plenty of them\, as has his longtime friend\, Unitarian minister Georgia Fitzhugh. Local psychiatrist Farley Drake is privy to even more\, gleaning snippets of gossip and information from his patients while closely guarding his own past. \nBut maybe everyone in Monreith has something to hide. Because before this late-summer evening has come to a close\, one of these six will be dead.  And as jealousy\, revenge\, adultery\, and greed converge\, the question becomes not who among these friends might be capable of such a thing\, but—who isn’t? \nTo the End of Reckoning: After a traumatic brain injury alters a curmudgeonly psychiatrist’s mind—leaving him agitated and confused but obsessively observant—he enlists his reluctant son to help investigate a colleague’s mysterious suicide . . . \nTwenty-three-year-old Lukas Moore has returned to his hometown of Faith\, New York\, and left his burgeoning acting career behind to care for his father. Dr. Richard Moore is a psychiatrist known for being nearly as misanthropic as he is brilliant\, but a recent traumatic brain injury has left him dependent on his begrudgingly attentive son and has changed his worldview in unexpected ways. Attuned to the slightest detail\, Dr. Moore now sees mysteries where other people see settled facts—nowhere more so than in the disappearance of his former colleague and neighbor Dr. Jason Grant. \n\nOne year ago\, Jason’s shoes\, watch\, and car were found beside a nearby lake and no trace of him has been found since. The obvious conclusion was suicide\, despite Jason’s youth\, wealth\, and successful career as a child psychiatrist. Only two people question his fate: Richard\, obsessed with fragments of memory\, and Misty\, Jason’s younger sister and Lukas’s high school girlfriend.\nWhen Misty asks for the Moores’ help in finding out what really happened to her brother\, Lukas takes the chance to resolve his father’s obsession and to reconnect with someone he may still have feelings for. As Lukas\, Richard\, and Misty are drawn into the puzzle\, however\, they are forced to confront the secrets behind both Jason’s disappearance and Richard’s injury. Sometimes the deepest mysteries are found in the people we think we know best.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMurder Your Darlings: For every woman who’s ever fallen for a bad man comes a hilarious and eviscerating tale of love\, loss\, and deadlines from New York Times bestselling author Jenna Blum. \nKnown for such brilliant historical novels as Those Who Save Us and The Lost Family\, A Mighty Blaze co-founder and New York Times bestselling author Jenna Blum now offers a contemporary\, suspenseful novel about love\, loss\, and revenge in the world of books. \nSimone “Sam” Vetiver is a mid-career novelist finishing a lukewarm publicity tour while facing a deadline for a new book on which she’s totally blocked. Recently divorced\, Sam is worrying where her life is going when she receives glowing fan mail from stratospherically successful author William Corwyn\, renowned for his female-centric novels. When William and Sam meet and his literary sympathy is as intense as their chemistry\, both writers think they’ve found The One.  But as in their own novels\, things between Sam and William are not what they seem. William has multiple stalkers\, including a scarily persistent one named The Rabbit. He lives on a remote Maine island\, where his writer life resembles The Shining. And when writers turn up dead\, including from The Darlings support group William runs\, Sam has to ask: Is it The Rabbit—William’s #1 Stalker? Another woman scorned? Can William be everything he seems? Narrated by Sam\, William\, and The Rabbit\, Murder Your Darlings is a wickedly witty look at today’s literary landscape and down-the-rabbit-hole tale of how far people will go for love. \n~~ \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/edwin-jenna-and-joseph-murder-has-never-looked-this-good-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T210422Z
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SUMMARY:“The Pizza Party” Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Behind every world record is a little chaos. Attempting to cook and serve 10\,000 pizza slices to 4\,525 hungry pizza fanatics in three hours was nuts\, but it worked. The New Haven Museum (NHM) will welcome pizza guru Colin M. Caplan for the premiere of “The Pizza Party\,” a documentary celebrating the world’s largest pizza party on the New Haven Green. The screening\, on Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\, at 6 p.m.\, is part of NHM’s “Monthly Slice” series in conjunction with the exhibition\, “Pronounced Ah-Beetz.” Free with regular museum admission. Register here. \n“The Pizza Party” serves up the deliciously stressful story of New Haven’s epic September 2025 “world’s biggest pizza bash.” Faced with mountains of rules\, nonstop pressure\, and the challenge of cooking and devouring all that pizza\, the organizers\, including Caplan\, made history\, and earned the city a Guinness World Records title for the “largest pizza party.” \nDirected by Gorman Bechard (“Pizza A Love Story”)\, the film will be followed by a lively talk-back with Caplan featuring behind-the-scenes stories\, pizza-party drama\, and details that didn’t make the final cut. “The film offers a tasty look at the greatest party of all time\,” Berchard says. “And\, if you were there\, you might just be in it!” \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-pizza-party-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Ongoing Exhibits,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260323T213004Z
CREATED:20260323T213004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T213004Z
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SUMMARY:A Novel Crime: Deborah Levison in conversation with Marilyn Simon Rothstein (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person event to celebrate the release of A NOVEL CRIME\, by Deborah Levison. Deborah will be in conversation with Marilyn Simon Rothstein. \n \n\n\nAbout A NOVEL CRIME: \nShe wanted to write the perfect novel. Instead\, she became the perfect villain. \nStruggling romance writer and recent divorcée Marcy Jo Codburn feels like a failure. She’s green with author envy and longing for a book deal\, a launch party with cupcakes\, and the admiration of her daughter. But her dream of literary success is fading faster than her beige hair dye. \nWhen she witnesses celebrated author Francesca Barber in a compromising position\, Marcy sees her chance. Transforming into her bolder\, blonder alter ego\, she leverages Francesca’s secret to secure the ultimate coauthor. As their collaboration spirals from Marcy’s modest Connecticut home to Francesca’s lavish Hamptons estate\, both women discover that in the cutthroat world of publishing\, every story has its price.   \nWith looming deadlines and more than one fraud to hide\, their twisted partnership careens toward a surprise ending neither could have written. \nMay Cobb calls it “uproariously funny” and “ingeniously plotted\,” Samantha Bailey describes it as a “wickedly hilarious delight” and Gregg Hurwitz says it “packs in the drama and tabloid-worthy conniving.” \nDeborah Levison: Debbie’s life has two parts: first in Canada\, at the Royal Conservatory of Music and the University of Toronto\, and second in Connecticut\, with three children\, two doodles\, and one husband. She is an award-winning writer\, published in national and international media. Her first book\, a true crime about a murder that involved her family\, is THE CRATE. Inspired by real-life abuses at elite New England private schools\, A NEST OF SNAKES followed. Her third book\, A NOVEL CRIME\, is about a romance writer desperate for a bestseller. Debbie’s dream of storytelling began one summer night by a camp bonfire as she listened to a ghost story: The Monkey’s Paw. The memory still makes her shiver. Visit her at www.debbielevison.com. \n\n\n\n\n\nMarilyn Simon Rothstein is the author of four novels\, WHO LOVES YOU BEST\, CRAZY TO LEAVE YOU\, HUSBANDS AND OTHER SHARP OBJETS\,  LIFT AND SEPARATE. She grew up in New York City\, earned a degree in journalism from NYU\, began her writing career at Seventeen magazine\, married a man she met in an elevator and owned an award-winning advertising agency for more than twenty-five years. Marilyn is an engaging speaker who has addressed thousands of avid readers–from Dallas to Atlanta to Miami to Memphis (and of course\, Avon!). \nBooks by both authors will be for sale at this event. \n\n\n\nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-novel-crime-deborah-levison-in-conversation-with-marilyn-simon-rothstein-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,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:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T182143Z
CREATED:20260501T182143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T182143Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery Ship: The Long\, Strange Odyssey of Submarine S-49
DESCRIPTION:Author Eric Wilk presents his new book “Mystery Ship: The Long\, Strange Odyssey of Submarine S-49” \nOne of the last submarines built by the Simon Lake company and the first Navy vessel fitted with true piezoelectric SONAR\, submarine S-49 served as a United States Navy ship for five years\, testing innovative devices. Two politicians from Revere\, Massachusetts\, rescued her from the scrapyard\, and she was exhibited at the Chicago World’s Fair and in cities on the Eastern Seaboard until World War II. Navy Research fitted up the sub so that she could dive again and used her for SONAR fuze testing until one day she could no longer rise to the surface. The sub sits at the bottom of the Patuxent River in Maryland to this day. \nSigned copies will be available to purchase after the presentation.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/mystery-ship-the-long-strange-odyssey-of-submarine-s-49/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Library\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, 06604
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgeport History Center":MAILTO:hclibrarian@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T071548Z
CREATED:20260526T210118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T071548Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: "Jazz on a Summer's Day" with Q+A
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening of 1959 Jazz on a Summer’s Day \nFollowed by a Q+A with Brian Kane\nThursday May 28 from 6:30–9:00PM \nFilm duration: 1h 25m\nRegistration: $20 general admission\, $10 seniors\, $10 students\, and free for members \nExperience the intersection of jazz history and visual art at MoCACT on Thursday\, May 28\, at 6:30 PM for a screening of the 1959 documentary Jazz on a Summer’s Day directed by photographer Bert Stern. The film captures the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival\, documented in vibrant color and high-fashion style. Rather than a standard concert film\, it unfolds as a visual poem that interweaves legendary musical performances with scenes of the coastal crowds and the America’s Cup yacht races. This landmark documentary serves as a cinematic extension of our current exhibition\, Art\, Jazz + the Blues\, bringing the same energy and rhythm found in our galleries to the screen. \nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Brian Kane\, a scholar of music theory and philosophy who specializes in the intersection of sound\, improvisation\, and 20th-century jazz. Kane brings a unique perspective to the film’s legacy\, exploring how these legendary performances continue to resonate within the history of American art. Brian Kane is Professor of Music and Film and Media Studies at Yale University. He earned his PhD from UC Berkeley and was a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University before joining Yale University. He teaches and writes about jazz\, sound\, media\, and technology—and how the ways we listen influence how we understand the world. He is the author of two books published by Oxford University Press: Sound Unseen: Acousmatic Sound in Theory and Practice (2014) and Hearing Double: Jazz\, Ontology\, Auditory Culture (2024). Kane leads Yale’s Sound Studies Working Group and is a founding editor of nonsite.org\, an online journal of arts and ideas. Getting into your account quickly and without hassle matters more than most players realize. Pinco giriş keeps that process simple\, working smoothly across desktop and mobile browsers alike. Once signed in\, the full game catalog opens up\, from slots to live dealer rooms. Ongoing bonuses and free spin offers add extra value along the way. Withdrawals move through reliable payment channels without much delay. A support team is on standby for any login-related issues. \nAs you watch the film\, you will recognize the very figures who served as direct muses for several artists in our exhibition. The film features Louis Armstrong\, a vital inspiration for Richard Hunt\, Faith Ringgold\, and Tracy Sugarman\, alongside Thelonious Monk\, whose improvisational genius influenced Sam Gilliam and is captured in John H. Nichols’ Pianorama in our larger gallery space. Additionally\, the appearance of Mahalia Jackson highlights her profound impact on the work of Romare Bearden. Join us for an evening of legendary film and insightful conversation.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/film-screening-jazz-on-a-summers-day-with-qa/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203734Z
CREATED:20260421T203734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203734Z
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SUMMARY:Trudeau and Doonesbury: The Cartoonist Who Turned the News into Art
DESCRIPTION:Writer Joshua Kendall will provide an entertaining romp through the remarkable life of cartoonist Garry Trudeau and the past half century of American history during “Trudeau and Doonesbury: The Cartoonist Who Turned the News into Art\,” at the New Haven Museum on Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. Reception at 5:30 p.m. Free with regular museum admission\, register here. \nKendall’s presentation will be based on his latest book of the same title\, which will be published on May 26\, 2026. Henry Louis Gates\, Jr. has called this definitive biography of Trudeau\, which relies on nearly 100 interviews of prominent baby boomers\, including the cartoonist himself\, “outstanding\,” adding that it “helps us understand how Trudeau became a spokesman for our generation\, someone who spoke truth to power while compelling us to laugh along at life’s many absurdities.” \nKendall will talk about the legendary career of Trudeau\, who began drawing his iconic strip “Doonesbury” while attending Yale University. At a time when college campus unrest reached a fever pitch across the nation\, “Doonesbury”began appearing in papers nationwide in 1970. Events from Watergate to the war in Vietnam fueled the comic’s popularity—and its significance. As former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once put it\, “The only thing worse than being in it would be not to be in it.” \nKendall will discuss Trudeau’s early life and what makes him tick and show how “Doonesbury” reflected America back to itself. Kendall will argue that just as Charles Dickens in his novels presented an indelible picture of Victorian England\, Trudeau in his comic strips chronicled life in late 20th and early 21st-century America. \nKendall notes that he hopes attendees will gain both a deeper understanding of Trudeau as a person and an appreciation for the influence of his famous comic strip. “We live in an age where political satire itself is under attack\, and Garry’s work highlights the value of humor in understanding the world around us\,” Kendall says. “As a Yale grad—class of 1981—and like many Yalies of my generation\, Garry helped me navigate through the ups and downs of adulthood.”
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/trudeau-and-doonesbury-the-cartoonist-who-turned-the-news-into-art/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260323T213049Z
CREATED:20260323T213049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T213049Z
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SUMMARY:The Foursome: Christina Baker Kline (Ticketed Event/Friends Fundraiser)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person\, ticketed event with Christina Baker Kline\, sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. \nInspired by the true lives of Chang and Eng Bunker\, the world-renowned conjoined twins from Siam\, and their marriages to sisters Sarah and Adelaide Yates (Kline’s own distant relatives)\, this novel reimagines one of the strangest and most revealing family stories in American history — and offers a piercingly intimate perspective on an extraordinary chapter of the past. \nSet in the Blue Ridge foothills of northwestern North Carolina in the 19th-century\, The Foursome begins with Eng and Chang’s arrival\, their presence stirring fascination and unease. As the twins build a plantation worked by enslaved labor and begin to introduce themselves to the community\, Sarah and her sister Adelaide find themselves drawn into the orbit of these enigmatic men. What follows is an intimate and emotionally charged exploration of their unconventional marriages\, as Sarah and Adelaide navigate the complexities of intimacy\, judgment\, and their own evolving desires. \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of ten novels\, including Orphan Train\, The Exiles\, Please Don’t Lie (co-authored with Anne Burt)\, and the forthcoming The Foursome (May 2026)\, Christina Baker Kline is published in more than 40 countries. Her novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction\, the Maine Literary Award\, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Award\, among other prizes\, and have been chosen by hundreds of communities\, universities\, and schools as “One Book\, One Read” selections. Her essays\, articles\, and reviews have appeared in publications such as The New York Times and The New York Times Book Review\, The Washington Post\, The Boston Globe\, and The San Francisco Chronicle.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-foursome-christina-baker-kline-ticketed-event-friends-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,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:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203408Z
CREATED:20260421T203408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203408Z
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SUMMARY:We Are Very Likely To Die: The Incredible True Story of the Sinking of the R/V Sea Surveyor
DESCRIPTION:On the night of January 7\, 1969\, the Research Vessel Sea Surveyor went down in a fierce winter gale\, with 50 mph winds and 15-foot waves. Twelve men aboard suddenly faced the grim reality of survival: crammed into a 15-person life raft in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean\, over 200 miles from the nearest land. \nJoin survivor Walter Banzhaf as he recounts the harrowing events of that night\, sharing what it was like to face near-certain death in freezing waters and how the crew endured the unimaginable. Learn about the Sea Surveyor\, her mission\, and the extraordinary experiences of the men who survived. \nThis gripping firsthand account has captivated audiences many times in recent years. An unforgettable tale of courage\, perseverance\, and the extraordinary challenges faced at sea. \nThis is a free program. All are welcome to attend. While registration is not required\, we encourage signing up to help us plan for seating and materials.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/we-are-very-likely-to-die-the-incredible-true-story-of-the-sinking-of-the-r-v-sea-surveyor/
LOCATION:Otis Library\, 261 Main Street\, Norwich\, 06360
CATEGORIES:Discussion,May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Otis Library":MAILTO:kwall@otislibrarynorwich.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203329Z
CREATED:20260421T203329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203329Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – A Sucker Whig in Connecticut’s Court: Abraham Lincoln Comes to New England
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nAbraham Lincoln traveled to New England only twice. In 1848\, he was an unknown “Sucker Whig” from the western frontier. In 1860\, he was a political celebrity from the Lincoln-Douglas Debates. \nThis virtual presentation by David J. Kent takes you along for the ride as we discover how Lincoln became the man we came to know\, and how Connecticut helped Lincoln become president. David’s most recent book\, Lincoln in New England: In Search of His Forgotten Tours\, was published in March 2026. \nGet free tickets to receive the Zoom link! \nThis program series is generously supported by Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio. \nAbout the speaker:\nDavid J. Kent is an Abraham Lincoln historian\, former scientist\, avid world traveler\, and multi-book author\, the most recent being Lincoln in New England: In Search of His Forgotten Tours. David is the Immediate Past President of the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia\, on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Abraham Lincoln Institute\, and a member of the Board of Advisors of the Lincoln Forum. He is a frequent speaker on Abraham Lincoln topics and served as Master of Ceremonies for the Lincoln Memorial Centennial program in 2022. David has won numerous awards both for his scientific work and as an Abraham Lincoln historian. His books include Lincoln: The Fire of Genius: How Abraham Lincoln’s Commitment to Science and Technology Helped Modernize America and Lincoln: The Man Who Saved America\, both of which were finalists for several book awards\, as well as Tesla: The Wizard of Electricity\, a worldwide bestseller translated into several languages.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-a-sucker-whig-in-connecticuts-court-abraham-lincoln-comes-to-new-england/
LOCATION:Digital Event\, Digital Event\, Hartford
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,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:20260519T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T190436Z
CREATED:20260407T190436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190436Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Spring Author Luncheon with Patti Callahan Henry
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Simsbury Public Library will hold their 2026 Spring Author Luncheon on Tuesday\, May 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hop Meadow Country Club in Simsbury\, CT.  They will host New York Times bestselling author\, Patti Callahan Henry\, who will discuss her latest historical mystery novel\, The Story She Left Behind\, an engaging\, lyrical tale based on a real\, unsolved literary mystery of author Barbara Newhall Follett. The cost is $45 per person and includes an entree\, bread basket\, delicious dessert\, and lemonade/ice tea\, tea/coffee (cash bar). Books will be available for purchase and autographing. This is a popular event with limited seating so get your reservations in early!  Please RSVP by April 30th. You can register online via the library’s event calendar or call the library at (860) 658-7663 with questions. \nPatti Callahan Henry is a New York Times\, Globe and Mail\, and USA Today bestselling author of seventeen novels\, including The Secret Book of Flora Lee. She’s also a podcast host of original content for her novels\, Surviving Savannah and Becoming Mrs. Lewis. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages and have been the Barnes and Noble Book Club Pick\, Amazon Editor Pick\, Goodreads Book of the Year finalist\, People Magazine Choice\, Book of the Month Selection\, and more. She is the recipient of The Christy Award “Book of the Year”; The Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year for Becoming Mrs. Lewis.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/friends-of-the-simsbury-public-library-spring-author-luncheon-with-patti-callahan-henry/
LOCATION:Hop Meadow Country Club\, 85 Firetown Road\, Simsbury\, 06070
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203218Z
CREATED:20260421T203218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203218Z
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SUMMARY:Liberty and Legacy with Abigail Adams
DESCRIPTION:Step into the revolutionary world of Abigail Adams in this engaging multimedia performance by historical interpreter Sheryl Faye. Through Adams’ own letters and words\, audiences experience the courage\, wit\, and political insight of one of the most influential voices of the American Revolution. Blending live theater\, music\, and immersive visuals\, Liberty and Legacy brings this remarkable founding figure\, and her message about liberty\, equality\, and civic responsibility\, vividly to life. \nThis free program is presented by Otis Library in partnership with the America’s 250th Norwich CT Committee and sponsored through the Project PEACE Impact Fund by Global City Norwich and NCDC. Registration is required.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/liberty-and-legacy-with-abigail-adams/
LOCATION:Otis Library\, 261 Main Street\, Norwich\, 06360
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Otis Library":MAILTO:kwall@otislibrarynorwich.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T131604Z
CREATED:20260428T131604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T131604Z
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Coats: Colonel John Durkee and Connecticut's Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Stanley-Whitman House on Sunday\, May 17\, at 2:00 PM for A Tale of Two Coats\, a living-history presentation featuring historian and author Dayne Rugh as Colonel John Durkee: soldier\, Son of Liberty\, and one of Connecticut’s most forgotten Revolutionary heroes. \nRugh will open in character\, presenting in the first person as Colonel Durkee in period regimental clothing for thirty minutes\, bringing the Revolutionary era to life inside a c. 1720 National Historic Landmark. He will then step out of character for an illustrated presentation drawing on his biography\, John Durkee: The Forgotten Story of Connecticut’s Bold Man from Bean Hill\, the first definitive account of a Norwich-born colonel who served under General Washington\, fought in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution\, and helped shape the course of a nation. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at $20.00. \nRegistration is free. A suggested donation of $10 per person helps sustain America 250 programming at the Stanley-Whitman House. No one will be turned away. Space is limited. Reserve your place today.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-tale-of-two-coats-colonel-john-durkee-and-connecticuts-revolution/
LOCATION:Stanley-Whitman House\, 37 High Street\, Farmington\, 06032
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Conferences, Workshops & Seminars,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,May 2026,Performances,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanley-Whitman House":MAILTO:averzosa@stanleywhitman.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202416Z
CREATED:20260421T202416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T202416Z
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SUMMARY:The Science of Apizza: A Talk with Scott Wiener
DESCRIPTION:What is the magic that transforms a few simple ingredients into the miracle known as pizza? Scott Wiener\, renowned pizza authority and founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours in New York City\, will unravel the mouth-watering mystery during\, “The Science of Apizza: A Talk with Scott Wiener\,” on Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\, at 6 pm\, at the New Haven Museum (NHM). The program is the latest in the “Monthly Slice” series at NHM\, presented in conjunction with the exhibition\, “Pronounced Ah-Beetz.” Free with regular museum admission. Register here. \nIs it the water? The 100-year-old oven? The ingredients? Perhaps it’s the talent of the person creating the pie\, or all the above. Gorman Bechard\, director of “Pizza A Love Story\,” will explore the food-science phenomenon with Weiner in a conversation sure to be enlightening\, funny\, and perhaps a tad obsessive. United in their passion for pizza\, the two will look for answers to the question of what makes New Haven pizza so good. Visitors should don their Bill Nye hats and bring their questions to the Q&A which follows. \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-science-of-apizza-a-talk-with-scott-wiener/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T185255Z
CREATED:20260407T185255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T185255Z
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SUMMARY:The Wonders: Sideshow Performers and the History of Disability Rights
DESCRIPTION:Independent historian Amanda Surette will present the history of 19th century sideshow performers and the development of the understanding of disabilities and disability rights in the United States\, as well as showcase authentic artifacts of the era.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-wonders-sideshow-performers-and-the-history-of-disability-rights/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Library\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, 06604
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgeport History Center":MAILTO:hclibrarian@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T182231Z
CREATED:20260501T182231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T182231Z
UID:58255-1778176800-1778184000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:One Degree of Separation: Jazz in Connecticut A Community Conversation with Tom Duffy and Wayne Escoffery
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the exhibition Art\, Jazz + the Blues\, One Degree of Separation: Jazz in Connecticut explores the vibrant lineage of jazz in Connecticut and its influence on the global stage. This community conversation brings together two titans of the Yale School of Music\, composer and conductor Thomas Duffy and Grammy-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery\, for an intimate look at the history of jazz at Yale and beyond. \nThe program will weave together personal stories of mentorship and collaboration with a live musical interlude featuring Escoffery on the saxophone. Against the backdrop of jazz’s social and political history\, Duffy and Escoffery will discuss how the genre serves as a bridge between the university\, the community\, and the world.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/one-degree-of-separation-jazz-in-connecticut-a-community-conversation-with-tom-duffy-and-wayne-escoffery/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880
CATEGORIES:Discussion,May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201604Z
CREATED:20260421T201604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T201604Z
UID:58244-1778176800-1778180400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Making History: Building the National Museum of the American Latino
DESCRIPTION:A special presentation in partnership with Smithsonian Affiliations and Jorge Zamanillo\, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. \nJorge Zamanillo will share the vision\, process\, and next steps in developing the Smithsonian’s newest museum\, which honors the dreams\, challenges\, and triumphs of U.S. Latinos\, and elevates Latino stories within the nation’s narrative. He will discuss the journey from congressional authorization to planning and design\, and the collaborative process shaping a museum that reflects the diversity\, creativity\, and resilience of Latinos nationwide. \nThe presentation will also highlight how the museum is building meaningful partnerships across the country to ensure that Latino stories are not only represented in Washington\, D.C. but are rooted in communities nationwide. Discover how institutions like the Connecticut Museum\, and neighborhoods such as Hartford’s North End\, can play a vital role in shaping and participating in this national effort. \nThis program offers an opportunity to learn how a national museum is being built with community at its heart and how Connecticut’s Latino communities can help inform and inspire its future. \nSpace is limited! Get free tickets online at connecticutmuseum.org to reserve your spot. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \n______________ \nAbout the Speaker:\nJorge Zamanillo is the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino\, which Congress established in December 2020. Zamanillo provides leadership and strategic direction for the museum and guides the museum’s comprehensive plan to preserve\, document\, display/interpret and promote knowledge of U.S. Latino history\, art and culture. Zamanillo and his team are also integrating and building on programs previously managed by the Smithsonian Latino Center and working on new museum collaborations\, digital resources\, exhibitions and fundraising. \nPreviously\, Zamanillo was the executive director and CEO of HistoryMiami Museum. Before joining HistoryMiami Museum\, Zamanillo was an archaeologist at the non-profit cultural resource management firm Archaeological and Historical Conservancy Inc. in Miami. Born in New York City\, Zamanillo grew up in Miami and earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology at Florida State University in Tallahassee and his master’s in museum studies at the University of Leicester in Leicester\, England. \nThe Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series is a national collaboration between the Smithsonian and 25 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations\, featuring expert-led talks that explore the people\, moments\, and ideals that have shaped—and continue to shape—the American experience. \nThe Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series is organized by Smithsonian Affiliations as part of the Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: 250. It is supported in part by the Dreier Family\, Johanna and Ken Kim Family\, Vaishali Shah Chadha and Family\, and Michael Vu & Meridel Bulle-Vu. \nLearn more:\nhttps://latino.si.edu\nhttps://affiliations.si.edu/making-history-making-change
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/making-history-building-the-national-museum-of-the-american-latino/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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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:20260506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201446Z
CREATED:20260421T201446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T201446Z
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SUMMARY:The Narrative of Primus with John Mills
DESCRIPTION:Author John Mills presents the remarkable story behind his new book\, The Narrative of Primus\, which uncovers the life of a ten-year-old boy taken from West Africa and forced into slavery in colonial Connecticut. Drawing on rarely cited historical sources\, including a hidden first-person narrative preserved since 1824 in the writings of Lydia Sigourney\, Mills reconstructs Primus’s life beyond the historical record\, restoring him as a father\, church member\, and community figure whose legacy spans three centuries. \nBlending genealogy\, social history\, and personal reflection as a descendant of enslaved people\, Mills traces Primus’s family line through pivotal moments in American history\, from the Revolutionary War service of his enslaved son Job\, to the Civil War service of Sgt. Daniel Stanley Lathrop with the 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry Regiment\, and into the twentieth century. The program explores how one family’s story challenges traditional narratives of American liberty while highlighting the enduring contributions and resilience of Black Americans. Mills will also discuss his research journey and the broader importance of recovering overlooked voices from the past. \nThis is a free program. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-narrative-of-primus-with-john-mills/
LOCATION:Otis Library\, 261 Main Street\, Norwich\, 06360
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Otis Library":MAILTO:kwall@otislibrarynorwich.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200833Z
CREATED:20260421T200833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T200833Z
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SUMMARY:Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull Artist of the American Revolution\, Author talk
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated Talk by Author\, historian\, journalist Richard Brookhiser  \nFree and open to the public\, Limited seating call 860-642-6579 to reserve yours\nBook signing & reception follow program\nBooks available for purchase\nSponsored by the Lebanon Historical Society & the Lebanon American 250 Committee\nHeld at the First Congregational Church of Lebanon\n588 Exeter Road\, Lebanon\, CT\nwww.historyoflebanon.org
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/glorious-lessons-john-trumbull-artist-of-the-american-revolution-author-talk/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Lebanon\, 588 Exeter Road\, Lebanon\, CT\, 06249\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,May 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="LebanonHistoricalSociety":MAILTO:museum@historyoflebanon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208Z
CREATED:20260421T200208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T200208Z
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SUMMARY:Through Billy Lee's Eyes: Presented by Storyteller Andre Keitt
DESCRIPTION:Renowned storyteller Andre Keitt portrays and lectures about William (Billy) Lee\, an American slave and personal assistant of George Washington during the American Revolution. Lee was the only one of Washington’s slaves freed immediately by Washington’s will. Mr. Keitt brings a unique story to life with this “Freedom Trail” presentation. \nFurther\, this presentation will include a PowerPoint of visuals from the Colonial era\, as well as famous illustrations/paintings of Lee with Washington and his family. The event will include an opportunity for the audience to participate in a retelling. \nThis free public program is presented by Otis Library in partnership with the America’s 250th Norwich CT Committee and sponsored through the Project PEACE Impact Fund by Global City Norwich and NCDC. All are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/through-billy-lees-eyes-presented-by-storyteller-andre-keitt/
LOCATION:Otis Library\, 261 Main Street\, Norwich\, 06360
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,May 2026,Performances,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="otis library":MAILTO:kwall@otislibrarynorwich.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200114Z
CREATED:20260421T200114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T200114Z
UID:58152-1777483800-1777487400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Hidden Heroes: Norwich's Black Soldiers & Sailors of the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sandra Soucy\, this compelling program explores the lives of approximately twenty Black men identified by scholars as Revolutionary War soldiers and sailors from Norwich. The presentation also examines the efforts of local citizens who advocated for the abolition of slavery and embraced freedom for all as a central goal of the Revolution\, shedding light on a powerful and often overlooked chapter of the city’s history. \nMuch has been written about Norwich’s participation in the American Revolution. This bustling city was known for its fervent support of the patriot cause\, contributing troops\, military leaders\, and supplies to the war effort. What is less known is the participation of Black residents\, who bravely fought for the freedom of this country and for their own; for whom “Life\, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” had a very personal meaning. \nThis free public program is presented by the America’s 250th Norwich CT Committee in partnership with Otis Library and sponsored through the Project PEACE Impact Fund by Global City Norwich and NCDC. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/hidden-heroes-norwichs-black-soldiers-sailors-of-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Otis Library\, 261 Main Street\, Norwich\, 06360
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Otis Library":MAILTO:kwall@otislibrarynorwich.org
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