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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
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SUMMARY:Book to Series with Georgia Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, April 19 as we welcome author Georgia Hunter and actress Eva Feiler for a conversation about the making of the series\, We Were the Lucky Ones. The pilot episode will be shown immediately following the discussion. Books will be available for purchase and signature. \nThis event is $16 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Light snacks and beverages will be served.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-to-series-with-georgia-hunter/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06830-7157\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260323T212435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212435Z
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SUMMARY:The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America
DESCRIPTION:“Listen\, my children\, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere… ” On Saturday\, April 18\, 2026—the anniversary of the most famous horse ride in American history —author Kostya Kennedy will visit the New Haven Museum to present little-known aspects of a beloved story in\, “The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America\,” based on his book of the same title. The free NHM250 event will be held at 2 p.m. and preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m. Register here. \nRevere\, a Boston-based silversmith\, engraver\, and staunch anti-British political operative\, inspired the poem and legend of “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.” But\, according to Kennedy\, the story of Revere’s ride to warn of approaching British troop is deeper and richer than previously assumed. “That night in in 1775 was 12 hours that changed the world\,” Kennedy says. \nRevere was not the only rider that April night in 1775\, but he was by far the most critical. The patriots’ best and most trusted “express rider\,” he had already completed at least 18 previous rides throughout New England\, disseminating intelligence about British movements. But this ride was like no other\, Kennedy asserts\, and its consequences in the months and years following—as the American Revolution transitioned from isolated skirmishes to a full-fledged war—became one of our founding tales. \n“There’s a layered story to Paul Revere’s ride\, a story that speaks directly to the tenor\, values and resolve of America’s founding\,” Kennedy says. “Without the ride the course of the nation’s history would have begun much differently than it did.” \nWorking from his dramatic new narrative of Revere’s ride\, informed by fresh primary and secondary research into archives\, family letters and diaries\, contemporary accounts\, and more\, Kennedy will show the historic event to be vastly more complex than usually portrayed. It was a coordinated ride of some 40 men that included near-disasters\, capture by British forces\, and ultimately success. While Revere was central to the ride and its plotting\, Kennedy will highlight myriad other men and women who proved crucial to the events that helped set in motion what would lead to America’s independence. He will also dispel some of the myths around the legend\, including that of Revere purportedly saying\, “The British are coming!” during the ride. \nThe notion of acting at great personal risk for a principle much larger than oneself resonates through history. Kennedy notes that today\, groups and individuals across the political spectrum and from any number of societal perspectives still cite Revere\, and his ride\, as inspiration. “It’s another reminder of how relatively small actions\, and a relatively small network of people\, can have an enormous impact\,” he adds.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-ride-paul-revere-and-the-night-that-saved-america/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 2026,Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260407T185322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T185322Z
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SUMMARY:Sheryl Faye Presents Abigail Adams
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the “America 250” celebration. \nFan favorite historical performer\, Sheryl Faye\, is back! This time\, she will be telling the tale of America’s second First Lady\, Abigail Adams in a performance of Liberty and Legacy. \nBlending live performance\, immersive multimedia\, and original music and visual design\, Liberty and Legacy reintroduces Abigail Adams not simply as a founder’s wife\, but as a fearless political thinker\, advocate for women’s rights\, and moral compass during the American Revolution and the birth of a nation. Through Adams’ own letters and writings—paired with contemporary staging and technology—the show invites audiences to experience her enduring relevance in conversations about liberty\, equality\, leadership\, and civic responsibility. \nDuring the performance\, enjoy a good old colonial tea service (complete with finger sandwiches). \nThere will also be door prizes.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/sheryl-faye-presents-abigail-adams/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 2026,Performances,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260407T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182949Z
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SUMMARY:Shad About You: Windsor's Favorite Fish
DESCRIPTION:Join Windsor Historical Society and certified fish expert Steve Gephard on April 16\, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to learn all about Windsor’s favorite fish: the shad. \n“Shad has a special place in the hearts of Windsorites\,” says program manager\, Heather Lodge. “Shad have shaped our kitchen table\, our economy\, and our culture for hundreds of years. So special is the shad\, that Windsor has celebrated it for over 70 years with the town’s famous Shad Derby Festival. But sometimes you hear people ask\, ‘what is a shad?’. That is the question that Steve Gephard is going to answer.” \nSteve Gephard worked for over 40 years as a fisheries biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to restore the Atlantic salmon and other migratory fishes\, like shad\, in the Connecticut River. Now\, he educates the public about the role fish play in the ecosystem and works with governments in North America and Europe to conserve salmon populations in the North Atlantic. He is Connecticut’s go-to fish expert. \nJoin us to learn and ask all about Connecticut’s state fish and Windsor’s natural treasure. Pre-registration is encouraged at https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/events/. $10 adults\, $8 seniors/members\, $6 children under 18. \nFor more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/shad-about-you-windsors-favorite-fish/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260407T182902Z
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SUMMARY:My Family’s Holocaust Story at Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Renee Bronner Pessin tells the story of her parents Sam and Helen\, Holocaust survivors who met while imprisoned in concentration camp\, reunited after the war\, married and eventually moved to the U.S. Helen subsequently gave video testimony of her experience to the Shoah Foundation\, and working from that\, her parents’ personal stories and family photographs\, Renee shares their horrific story with all who will listen\, hoping to ensure that history does not repeat itself. \nPlease register.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/my-familys-holocaust-story-at-fairfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260407T182808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182808Z
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SUMMARY:Faith\, Family\, and Fortitude: The story of the Santa family and the founding of Santa Energy
DESCRIPTION:John Santa discusses his family’s history; migrating from Ireland and Hungary to Bridgeport\, meeting in the same area of the city\, and the founding of the well known Bridgeport company “Santa Energy”.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/faith-family-and-fortitude-the-story-of-the-santa-family-and-the-founding-of-santa-energy/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Library\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, 06604
CATEGORIES:April 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:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260327T204516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T204516Z
UID:57939-1775912400-1775916000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Reading with Bristol's Poet Laureate Tom Lagasse
DESCRIPTION:April is National Poetry Month and what better way to celebrate than experiencing live poetry! Three established Connecticut poets\, Dale Lombardi\, Elaine Nadal\, and Karen Warinsky will join Tom Lagasse\, Bristol’s Poet Laureate\, for a reading of their work. Please sign up by calling Manross Memorial Library at #860-584-7790.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/poetry-reading-with-bristols-poet-laureate-tom-lagasse/
LOCATION:Manross Memorial Library\, 260 Central Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06010\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manross Memorial Library":MAILTO:elizabethlivingston@bristolct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260323T212359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212359Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation: How the North End of Hartford Became an African American Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for a FREE presentation with Professor Fiona Vernal that explores how and when Hartford’s North End became a Black community. What kind of stories did the community tell about themselves? And why does it matter for how we think about Hartford today? \nA companion program to to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series\, organized by Smithsonian Affiliations. \nAbout the Speaker:\nFiona Vernal is Associate Director of the Africana Studies Institute (ASI)\, Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at the University of Connecticut and the Director of Engaged\, Public\, Oral\, and Community Histories (EPOCH)\, at UConn. EPOCH is a public-facing initiative aimed at integrating research\, teaching\, and scholarship in broader public policy interventions and capacity-building for community organizations. \nShe is currently working on a book and digital humanities project\, “Hartford Bound” that integrates oral histories\, archival research\, and GIS methodologies to offer new visual and spatial histories of race\, ethnic belonging\, migration\, and community succession in Hartford\, Connecticut.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/presentation-how-the-north-end-of-hartford-became-an-african-american-community/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 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:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260310T151848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T151848Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Author Kat Rosenfield
DESCRIPTION:New York Times-bestselling author Kat Rosenfield will join the Friends on Wednesday\, April 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Friends program room to discuss How to Survive in the Woods her recently published thriller novel. She will be in conversation with New York Times-bestselling mystery author Lynne Constantine. Set in Maine’s Hundred Mile Wilderness—the treacherous final stretch of the storied Appalachian Trail\, this heart-stopping\, psychologically rich tale of passion\, betrayal and control takes readers on a twisty journey deep into Maine’s back country and in the dark minds of an unforgettable cast of characters. “This gripping story will shock readers from the beginning and keep them guessing until the end”— Library Journal. How to Survive in the Woods is being adapted by Amazon MGM for feature film\, with Denise Di Novi (Heathers) producing.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/an-evening-with-author-kat-rosenfield/
LOCATION:Simsbury Public Library\, 725 Hopmeadow St.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260323T212238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212238Z
UID:57850-1775563200-1775566800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Revolutionary Women Writers
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual Presentation! \nDuring the Revolution\, Connecticut women left a trove of written materials – letters\, diaries\, recipes\, journals\, poems\, and account books. Through them\, we can see their cares and interests and how the Revolution affected their daily lives – sometimes in subtle ways and sometimes profound. Yet all of them used writing to create meaning and connection in a deeply unsettled time. \nPlease join us as Dr. Marie McDaniel contextualizes several written materials from the Connecticut Museum’s American Revolution collection.  Dr. McDaniel was the 2025 Project Scholar for of the American Revolution Papers Digitization Project at the Connecticut Museum. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-revolutionary-women-writers/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:April 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:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260323T212203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212203Z
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SUMMARY:The Monthly Slice: A Conversation with Modern Apizza’s Bill Pustari
DESCRIPTION:“Keeping It All in the Family: A Conversation with Modern Apizza’s Bill Pustari\,” will take place on Thursday\, April 2\, 2026\, at 6 pm\, at the New Haven Museum (NHM). The talk is the latest offering in “The Monthly Slice” series of programs at NHM\, presented in conjunction with the ongoing exhibition\, “Pronounced Ah-Beetz.” Free with regular museum admission. Register here. \nModerated by Gorman Bechard\, director of “Pizza A Love Story\,” the discussion offers an opportunity to ask questions of one of the premier pizza makers in the world. Pustari grew up as a pizza man and went to what he likes to call “pizza university.” He bought Modern Apizza in 1988 and turned it into a nationally recognized pizza restaurant. \nModern has consistently been ranked as one of the 10 best pizzerias in the country\, and one of the “Big Three” in New Haven. “Pizza Today” magazine named Modern the 2023 Pizzeria of the Year. Having always kept it a family affair\, Pustari runs Modern with the help of his wife Mary\, and their children\, William and Arianna\, and a dedicated staff\, many of whom have been with Pustari for decades. \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-modern-apizzas-bill-pustari/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Discussion,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260310T152238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T152238Z
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SUMMARY:How NYC Became the Art Capital of the World
DESCRIPTION:After World War II\, the center of the art world shifted from Paris to New York. It is here that new modern art styles and movements were born\, such as Abstract Expressionism\, Minimalism\, Conceptualism\, Color Field\, and Pop Art. Many artists from Europe migrated to New York\, seeking new opportunities. In addition\, American artists such as Jackson Pollock\, Sol LeWitt\, Mark Rothko\, Alex Katz\, and Roy Lichtenstein emerged onto the art scene and were central to these movements. Consultant Scott Verchin will discuss how  New York’s museums are collectively evolving into becoming the world’s leading cultural institutions for fine art.  Advance registration appreciated.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/how-nyc-became-the-art-capital-of-the-world/
LOCATION:Fairfield Woods Branch Library\, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06825\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260302T215223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T215223Z
UID:57497-1774706400-1774711800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams
DESCRIPTION:Nationally renowned textile expert Lynne Bassett will present “Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams” at the New Haven Museum on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. and be preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m. Register here. The NH250 event is free with regular museum admission. \nKeeping things lively with the former first couple’s letters\, and garments\, portraits\, fashion plates\, and satirical cartoons from the period\, Bassett will demonstrate how both early and contemporary Americans have expressed their national and personal character through their clothing choices.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-fashions-of-john-and-abigail-adams/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260107T145635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145635Z
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SUMMARY:Courage & Conflict: Women’s Stories from the Ancient Burying Ground in Hartford\, CT
DESCRIPTION:The Ancient Burying Ground Association presents Exploring Freedom\, a Virtual Lecture Series to promote education and discussion. This series will illustrate how burying grounds can be a catalyst for social justice and how historians\, genealogists\, descendants\, and volunteers can become empowered to reinterpret and honor the past.  \nWe often hear about the Founding Fathers in America. In this lecture\, learn more about the hidden histories of women and their contributions to American history. Learn how the colonists benefitted from the knowledge and lifeways of indigenous people while simultaneously limiting their freedoms. We’ll learn about the women in the cemetery through stories from their gravestones and epitaphs along with recently uncovered research. This program will discuss stories of hardship and violence as well as their achievements.  \nBio: Christine Jewell is an educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience developing\, leading\, and promoting educational programs in the arts\, history\, and the humanities in Connecticut. She worked in museum education and community outreach at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury\, CT and the Fairfield Museum in Fairfield\, CT. Jewell has worked with teachers to develop curricula\, teacher resources\, and student activities. She also developed programs for diverse audiences in conjunction with exhibitions on American and Connecticut history and the visual arts. She has a BFA from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase and an MA from SUNY Empire State College. Currently she teaches fiber arts and is the Director of the Ancient Burying Ground Association. 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/courage-conflict-womens-stories-from-the-ancient-burying-ground-in-hartford-ct/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ancient Burying Ground Association":MAILTO:marydonohue@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20250930T192554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T192754Z
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SUMMARY:A250 Community Conversation: "Understanding 'Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness' in 2026"
DESCRIPTION:A Collaboration with Ridgefield Library\nMarch 26\, 2026 · 7 p.m.\nKTM&HC Garden House\nFree \nAmerica250 Community Conversations are facilitated discussions led by Ridgefield Library and Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center staff that focus on increasing familiarity and interaction with the Declaration of Independence. These discussions encourage participants to share\, listen and learn together\, with no prior knowledge about the Declaration or its historical context needed. \nOn March 26\, join us in our Garden House for the third Community Conversation\, “The Declaration at 250: Understanding ‘Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness’ in 2026.” Using excerpts from the complete Declaration\, we’ll read and discuss one of our nation’s most important political documents\, with a goal of becoming more aware of what the document actually says. Audience participation is encouraged – we want to hear from you! This program is best suited for adults and teenagers. \nCopies of the Declaration of Independence will be available to check out from the Library one month prior to each program\, or you can access a full-text copy online at https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript \nCommunity Conversations are funded in part by CT Humanities. Thank you!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a250-community-conversation-understanding-life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness-in-2026/
LOCATION:Keeler Tavern Museum\, 132 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,CTH Funded,Discussion,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260323T212117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212117Z
UID:57678-1774548000-1774551600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Stone Footprints: The Wandering Plaque of 1911
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for a FREE presentation where Jennifer Klau\, Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford\, will share an exciting new research project that illuminates the experiences of the Jewish immigrants that once made the North End of Hartford their home. Ccome early to visit our new exhibition\, “Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End.” \nWhat is the Wandering Plaque of 1911? \nAn enormous marble plaque from 1911\, serendipitously rediscovered in the basement of a Hartford school building\, sparked a fascinating research dive into long-demolished buildings\, extinct and extant community institutions\, continuity and change. The story of this slab of marble illustrates the comings and goings of Hartford’s Jewish community from its roots in the North End to its eventual and complete migration to the suburbs. \nThe plaque’s journey from one building to another\, where it was abandoned for about 75 years as the community moved away\, is an example of rich heritage that can easily disappear and a hopeful story about recovering the past. \nA companion program to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series organized by Smithsonian Affiliations. \nAbout the Speaker: \nJennifer Klau is the Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford. Before embracing her inner history nerd\, Jennifer worked in the healthcare sciences realm as Director of Research for a healthcare startup\, Adjunct Professor at Central Connecticut State University and as a Master Instructor for the SpinningTM program\, training instructors and creating and presenting continuing education courses. \nKlau has served as the President of Beth David Synagogue in West Hartford\, CT twice\, heads several committees and continues to serve on its board. Jennifer is a competitive rower with Riverfront Recapture in Hartford and spends as much of the winter as she can skiing. She earned her B.S. in Communications from Boston University College of Communication and her M.A. in Education and Ph.D. in Kinesiology at UCONN. Jennifer is married to Superior Court Judge Daniel Klau\, with whom she raised three children.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/stone-footprints-the-wandering-plaque-of-1911/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260302T215105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T215105Z
UID:57492-1773856800-1773862200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Fearless Females of Albertus Magnus College
DESCRIPTION:The New Haven Museum will host Albertus Magnus College Interim Director of Library Services and College Archivist Catie White for a presentation\, “Fearless Females of Albertus\,” on Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, at 6 p.m.\, preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here. \nThis final presentation in White’s “Celebrating a Century” lecture series will focus on key female figures in the history of Albertus Magnus College\, highlighting stories of faculty\, staff\, and students from 1925 to present. White notes that as an all-female institution for its first 60 years\, the school produced many fearless women who have gone on to do extraordinary things within and outside of the college.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/fearless-females-of-albertus-magnus-college/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260310T152001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T152001Z
UID:57753-1773669600-1773673200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:"How to Read a Book" - Four-part series at Fairfield Public Library with Dr. Mark Schenker
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Public Library favorite presenter Mark Schenker returns for another installment of his “How To Read A Book“ series\, focusing this time on America 250\, our nation’s birth. Join us for a discussion of American literature spanning over 100 years. \nMondays at 2 pm: \nMarch 16: The Scarlet Letter (1850) by Nathaniel Hawthorne\nMarch 30: Life on the Mississippi (1883) by Mark Twain\nApril 13: The Grapes of Wrath (1939) by John Steinbeck\nApril 27: Song of Solomon (1977) by Toni Morrison \nRegistering for the first session commits you to the following three.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/how-to-read-a-book-four-part-series-at-fairfield-public-library-with-dr-mark-schenker/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260304T173554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T173554Z
UID:57632-1773583200-1773590400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Stamford's Mosaic of Historic Places History Talk with Wes Haynes
DESCRIPTION:Many buildings and structures that we experience daily embody stories of benchmark events\, movements and people important in Stamford’s history. The presentation will look at a sample of historic places and what they tell us about the past 250 years of local history on the eve of the next year’s national celebration of the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \nWes Haynes is a Stamford native and resident who recently retired from a 45 year career as an architectural historian and historic preservation specialist in the tri-state area. He currently serves on the boards of the Merritt Parkway Conservancy\, Emerson Hall Foundation at the Unitarian-Universalist Church\, and Adirondack Architectural heritage in upstate New York. \n$20 admission for members\, $15 for non-members.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/stamfords-mosaic-of-historic-places-history-talk-with-wes-haynes/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Rd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Discussion,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stamford History Center":MAILTO:info@stamfordhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20251223T143144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T223738Z
UID:56425-1773583200-1773590400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Faces from the past: A history mystery that connects a family to Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Six portraits from the early 19th Century\, which comprise a remarkable art and history mystery\, will be displayed and their story will be revealed on Sunday\, March 15\, at 2 p.m. by Melanie Beal Marks\, principal researcher and owner of CT House Histories. She is a member of the Historic Preservation Committee of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, which is hosting the event with Lounsbury House\, where the talk will take place. Ms. Marks will share the  story of how the portraits came to her attention and how she found the keys to unlocking the mystery of who is in this group of portraits. \nThe program is part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s commemoration of the 250 anniversary of America in 2026. \nThis will be the very first time that this collection of portraits has been publicly displayed; they are on loan from a private collector for the afternoon program. This program was originally scheduled in February but was rescheduled due to illness. \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/faces-from-the-past-a-history-mystery-that-connects-a-family-to-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Lounsbury House\, 316 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260120T223024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T223109Z
UID:56892-1773410400-1773414000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Judge A Book By Its Cover! Find Out How Book Covers Are Created (virtual event)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation with  Seth Lerner\, Assistant Art Director at Kensington Books in New York City\, and learn how a book cover is created! \nWhat goes into the design? Do the artists have to read the book? \nWhat factors are important? What happens if everyone hates the designs? \nSeth will share the inside scoop on book cover design with us\, and then answer audience questions. \nThis is a kick-off event to Cozy Con\, and part of our Week of Cozy. (More details on our Week of Cozy soon!) \nPlease register; Zoom links will go out the day before the event.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/judge-a-book-by-its-cover-find-out-how-book-covers-are-created-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260226T211714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T211714Z
UID:57426-1773340200-1773343800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Women Who Changed Windsor: Lecture & Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Windsor Historical Society March 12\, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a curator-led deep dive into the Society’s exciting new exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, “For the Common Good: 250 Years of Windsor Civic Life”. Part lecture\, part special tour\, this Women’s History Month program offers a look into the lives and achievements of the women highlighted in the exhibit. \nFrom driving ambulances\, running for elected offices\, and holding charity drives\, to creating art\, participating in public protests\, and building community\, the women of Windsor have strived to preserve and expand the ideals of life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness laid out in the Declaration of Independence. Through their service and activism\, they helped shape\, and continue to shape\, Windsor into a better place for all who live here. \nSpots for this program are limited. Pre-registration is encouraged at https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/events/. $10 adults\, $8 seniors/members\, $6 children under 18. \nThis program is part of Windsor Historical Society’s WindsorCT250 commemoration activities. For more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/women-who-changed-windsor-lecture-tour/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260206T163204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163204Z
UID:57130-1773255600-1773262800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Award-Winning Poet Brenda Hillman to Visit UConn as 59th Wallace Stevens Poet
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed poet Brenda Hillman will visit the University of Connecticut in March as the 59th Wallace Stevens Poet\, part of UConn’s longstanding Wallace Stevens Poetry Program. \nHillman will give a public reading on Wednesday\, March 11\, at 7 p.m. in the Konover Auditorium of the Dodd Center\, 405 Babbidge Road\, Storrs\, CT 06269. The event is free and open to the public and will feature readings by award-winning UConn student poets prior to Hillman’s appearance. \nHillman will also give a special reading for E.O. Smith High School students on Tuesday\, March 10\, as part of the program’s commitment to literary outreach and arts education. \nHillman is the author of numerous poetry collections\, including Practical Water\, which won the LA Times Book Award for Poetry; Seasonal Works with Letters on Fire\, winner of the 2014 Griffin Poetry Prize and the Northern California Book Award for Poetry; Extra Hidden Life\, Among the Days; and her most recent collection\, In a Few Minutes Before Later. In 2016\, she was named chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. \nHer honors also include the 2012 Academy of American Poets Fellowship\, the 2005 William Carlos Williams Prize for poetry\, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation. \nHillman’s visit is organized by the Wallace Stevens Poetry Program Committee in UConn’s Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Funding is provided by the Aetna Chair of Writing\, the English Department Speaker’s Fund\, the UConn Humanities Institute\, and private donations from English faculty and community supporters through the 2024 UConn Gives Campaign. \nFor more information\, please visit the Wallace Stevens Poetry Program website.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/award-winning-poet-brenda-hillman-to-visit-uconn-as-59th-wallace-stevens-poet/
LOCATION:Thomas J. Dodd Research Center\, University of Connecticut\, 405 Babbidge Road\, Storrs\, CT\, 06269-1205\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Connecticut":MAILTO:penelope.pelizzon@uconn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260120T222937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222937Z
UID:56911-1773151200-1773154800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:“Ultima Ratio Regum:” Henry Knox and the Noble Train (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Summer 1775: The new leader of the continental army\, George Washington\, is faced with a quandary- the British are pinned inside Boston\, but without artillery\, the colonials were powerless to eject them from the city. Henry Knox\, Boston bookseller and native Southie\, undertakes an amazing winter trek to Lake George to retrieve 60 tons of artillery pieces and bring them to Boston. This talk will discuss the formation of the continental army and the siege of Boston\, but will center on Knox and this amazing march\, legendary in US history. \nBIO: \nHamish Lutris is an Associate Professor of History at Manchester Community College\, and a member of the Winchester Historic Commission. He is a well-known speaker throughout the region with long experience in historical programs. He holds numerous programs celebrating our nation’s history and people across a broad range of topics\, including Native American history\, the US Civil War\, World Wars I and II\, the American West\, as well as Scientific\, Social and cultural history. \nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ultima-ratio-regum-henry-knox-and-the-noble-train-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260302T215018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T215018Z
UID:57488-1773144000-1773147600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Songs of Colonial & Revolutionary America
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual program! The songs of Colonial and Revolutionary America rallied and unified Colonists and Revolutionary soldiers; protested grievances\, proclaimed values\, and impelled action; boosted morale and celebrated victories — and were even used as weapons! \nJoin us as we listen to songs from the Colonial and Revolutionary period\, as music historian Robert Cohen helps us understand the role music played during this period\, and why one chaplain in the Revolutionary army stated that “one good song is worth a dozen addresses or proclamations.” \nFree and open to the public – get tickets today to receive the Zoom link! \nAbout the Speaker:\nRobert Cohen has taught and lectured on American folk & popular music and Jewish music for over a quarter-century\, including at the Fifth Avenue New York Public Library and the New England Conservatory of Music\, New School University and the 92nd St. Y in New York\, the Jewish Theological Seminary and Boston College’s Center for Christian-Jewish Learning\, the Afro-American Historical & Cultural Museum in Philadelphia\, and the Mandell Jewish Community Center of Greater Hartford. He has produced and hosted over 100 radio programs and wrote the NPR documentary\, “One People\, Many Voices: American-Jewish Music Comes of Age\,” and he produced the compilation CD\, Open the Gates! New American-Jewish Music for Prayer.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-songs-of-colonial-revolutionary-america/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:March 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260213T190828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T190828Z
UID:57311-1772373600-1772379000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:A Wonderful Struggle: Local Jewish Women in the Labor Movement
DESCRIPTION:Teachers. Social workers. Secretaries. When we think of women in the labor movement\, these occupations may not come to mind. Yet in New Haven and elsewhere\, women in white-collar and “pink-collar” jobs broke new ground in the 1970s and ’80s by organizing and demanding labor rights. The New Haven Museum (NHM) and Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven (JHSGNH) will present the stories of Jewish women in New Haven who fought for labor rights during the 20th century during the Fourth Annual Judith Ann Schiff Women’s History Program\, “A Wonderful Struggle: Local Jewish Women in the Labor Movement\,” on Sunday\, March 1\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. Also streaming on Facebook Live. In the case of inclement weather\, the event will be recorded for social media. Register here. \nIn the words of Edie Bartman Fishman\, who was active in unions ranging from electrical workers to teachers: “Life is a struggle. But it’s a wonderful struggle when you’re fighting for the right things.” Jewish women fought to improve working conditions and pay in Connecticut for more than a century. Some of the women highlighted in the “A Wonderful Struggle” program won landmark victories in fields traditionally considered women’s work. Their stories still reverberate today\, as the United States commemorates its 250th birthday and the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven its 50th. \nIn “A Wonderful Struggle: Local Jewish Women in the Labor Movement\,” we will hear in person and on video from women who participated in the massive New Haven teachers strike of 1975 and in the historic victories of Yale University clerical and technical workers in 1983-84. They will describe the issues that motivated them to join the “wonderful struggle\,” the difficulties they encountered\, what helped them succeed\, the results that followed the strikes and creation of new unions\, and the ways these activities influenced their future work experiences. \nIn addition\, the Nu Haven Kapelye Allstars—Cynthia Astmann\, Dana Astmann\, and Hedda Rubenstein—will perform traditional workers’ songs in both Yiddish and English. \nA collection of items relating to the women highlighted in the program and their work environments will be featured in the Community Case in the New Haven Museum rotunda during the month of March. \nA companion film series\, the 2026 Judith Ann Schiff Women’s History Film Series\, will take place at various locations in the Elm City. View the full film-series schedule here. \nMichael Dimenstein\, co-president of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven\, notes that many JHSGNH members have been involved in labor issues in their respective careers. “As long-term residents of New Haven\, they are aware of the local labor issues\, strikes\, results\, and work remaining to be done\, and we are happy to share this important discussion with the public.”
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-wonderful-struggle-local-jewish-women-in-the-labor-movement/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260205T180507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T231850Z
UID:57068-1772283600-1772294400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Hidden History of Slavery in New York Film Screening\, Q & A\, and Local History Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important and illuminating afternoon featuring two powerful speakers whose work brings hidden histories into the light—both nationally and right here in Stamford. \n🎬 Award-Winning Film Screening & Q&A \nLarry Epstein\, two-time Emmy Award–winning journalist and documentary producer\, will present his filmThe Hidden History of Slavery in New York\, winner of an award at the 67th Annual New York Emmy Awards. \nWritten\, produced\, and researched by Epstein\, this 30-minute documentary confronts a largely untold chapter of American history: New York City’s central role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Through the lens of high school student Richard French IV\, the film explores how slavery was deeply rooted in the North—revealing New Amsterdam as a major epicenter and Wall Street as the country’s largest slave market in the 17th and 18th centuries.The film features Bryan Stevenson\, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative\, offering critical historical context that challenges what many of us were taught in school. \nA Q&A with Larry Epstein will follow the screening. \n🗣 Local History\, Personal Legacy \nOur second speaker\, Bria Scott\, brings history home through her ongoing family research. Bria is a descendant of Henry Scott\, a Stamford resident and active member of the city’s working community during a time when Black residents faced profound barriers to visibility and opportunity. \nThrough newly uncovered documentation\, photographs\, and newspaper coverage—including features in The Advocate—Bria has traced her ancestor’s civic engagement\, labor activism\, and participation in a May Day protest in Stamford. These images and records place Henry Scott directly within the city’s social and labor justice history. \nAs Bria shares\, these stories matter not just to her family\, but to Stamford itself—representing the everyday lives\, courage\, and dignity of Black residents whose contributions shaped the city\, even when they were not formally celebrated. \n✨ This Black History Month\, we invite you to learn\, reflect\, and engage with history that is too often overlooked—yet deeply essential. \n📅 Friday\, February 28⏰ 1–4 PM📍Stamford History Center \n🎟 $15 General Admission\, $10 Admission for SHC Members
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-hidden-history-of-slavery-in-new-york-film-screening-q-a-and-local-history-presentation/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Rd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences, Workshops & Seminars,Discussion,February 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stamford History Center":MAILTO:info@stamfordhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260205T175604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T175604Z
UID:57115-1772128800-1772132400@cthumanities.org
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 brand new exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nThis program is the first in our spring series that was developed as a companion to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series\, organized by Smithsonian Affiliations. \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-great-migration-in-hartford/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,February 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:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260205T180950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T180950Z
UID:57059-1771524000-1771527600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event to reflect on America at 250! \nAuthor Damien Cregeau will present material from this new book\, Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution. The book tells the fascinating stories of the famous artist as he not only struggles to become an artist but also fights in combat as an aide de camp. It also illustrates his talented but troubled sister\, Faith Trumbull Huntington\, her husband\, General Jedediah Huntington\, his brother\, Colonel Ebenezer Huntington\, and Samuel Webb of Wethersfield\, who served as an aide de camp to Generals Putnam and Washington\, fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill and eventually held the Bible at Washington’s Presidential Inauguration in 1789. \nThis presentation brings these stories to life with a wonderful set of paintings by John Trumbull as well as the artwork of Faith (some of which are in the collection of the Connecticut Museum) and others. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase by the author. \nTickets\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150+ \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/portraits-of-patriots-colonel-john-trumbull-and-five-fellow-patriots-from-connecticut-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083019
CREATED:20260205T180101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T180101Z
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SUMMARY:All That Makes Life Bright
DESCRIPTION:On a quest to make a better life for themselves and their families\, three activists connect with people and artifacts on this plane and the next. Join us as we look at letters\, spirit journals\, and funerary jewelry in this year’s All That Makes Life Bright. Sip wine\, eat chocolate\, engage in 19th-century Valentine’s Day\, and view objects from the collections. \nBefore the tour begins\, guests are invited to:\n🍷 Sip wine and savor chocolate in a Valentine’s Day ambiance\n💌 Explore letters from Harriet Jacobs and Isabella Beecher Hooker\n📜 Read Harriet Jacob’s gold embossed letter\n📃 Read Harriet Stowe’s letter of support for Reverend Strother\n🪶 Read Isabella Beecher Hooker’s letter of astonishment at her daughter’s reaction to suffrage\n💫 View mourning jewelry\n🖋 Victorian valentines \nAt 3:30 & 4:00 PM\, the experience deepens as guests step into the historic home for an exclusive Spirits Tour\, uncovering the power of spiritualism to transform a struggle for freedom and equal rights. \nThis is a one-night-only event blending history\, intrigue\, and the allure of love on this plane and the next. \n❤️ Space is limited — reserve your spot now!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/all-that-makes-life-bright/
LOCATION:Harriet Beecher Stowe Center\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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