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SUMMARY:Noah Webster Program: Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:This program is in observation of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, which will be celebrated on July 4\, 2026. \nPart 1: Noah Webster’s life until age 31\, during which his writings were very influential in convincing the Founders to first write the US Constitution. \nPart 2: Noah Webster’s life age 31-81\, during which his incredibly active civic life as a leading figure in the Federalist Party influenced the presidencies of Washington and Adams. This event is a registered America’s 250th Program.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/noah-webster-program-two-part-series/
LOCATION:Manross Memorial\, 260 Central Street\, Forestville\, 06010
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manross Memorial Library":MAILTO:elizabethlivingston@bristolct.gov
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SUMMARY:Noah Webster Program: Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:This program is in observation of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, which will be celebrated on July 4\, 2026. \nPart 1: Noah Webster’s life until age 31\, during which his writings were very influential in convincing the Founders to first write the US Constitution. \nPart 2: Noah Webster’s life age 31-81\, during which his incredibly active civic life as a leading figure in the Federalist Party influenced the presidencies of Washington and Adams. This event is a registered America’s 250th Program.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/noah-webster-program-two-part-series-2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Manross Memorial\, 260 Central Street\, Forestville\, 06010
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manross Memorial Library":MAILTO:elizabethlivingston@bristolct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T210000
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SUMMARY:Vintage Broadway Cabaret at Stamford History Center
DESCRIPTION:Step Back in Time with Vintage Broadway Magic \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as Mel McGuire brings the golden age of Broadway to life in a dazzling Vintage Broadway Cabaret performance. \nIntroducing Mel McGuire’s Vintage Broadway Cabaret January 24th\, from 7:00–9:00 PM at Stamford History Center. \nFrom timeless show tunes to charming storytelling\, this intimate cabaret experience celebrates the elegance\, glamour\, and heart of classic Broadway. Set in the historic ambiance of the Stamford History Center\, it’s the perfect night out for theater lovers\, music fans\, and anyone craving a little old-school sparkle. \nTickets are limited — reserve yours now! Come early\, settle in\, and let the music transport you straight to Broadway’s most iconic eras. \nAn evening of nostalgia\, style\, and show-stopping vocals awaits. Doors open at 6 pm. In true Cabaret style\, bring your own food and drink! \nMel McGuire is a cabaret singer\, personal trainer\, fitness author\, and mom living in Stamford\, CT. As a cabaret performer\, Mel is best known for her autobiographical cabaret show Tinder Roulette which ran at the 13th Street Repertory throughout the fall of 2015 and received rave reviews. \nShe stayed on at 13th Street Repertory as the host and creator of The Overshare Cabaret\, a monthly performance party merging the art forms of cabaret\, sketch comedy\, and personal storytelling. Recent NYC & CT cabaret shows include Don’t Go Into Labor-Day Cabaret\, A Feminist History of Musical Theater\, #Thankful\, and Remembering Barbara Cook. \nMel earned her bachelor’s degree from New York University where she studied musical theater\, she has also studied voice at The Manhattan School of Music and Eastman School of Music. Find out more at www.sexloveandshowtunes.com\, IG: @melercise
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/vintage-broadway-cabaret-at-stamford-history-center/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Rd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,January 2026,Performances,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stamford History Center":MAILTO:info@stamfordhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
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SUMMARY:Whitney Literary Society to Debut at New Haven Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join NHM on Thurs.\, Jan. 29\, 2026\, at 5:30 p.m. (snow date Feb. 5\, 2026\, 5:30 p.m.) as we debut the Whitney Literary Society\, an informal\, bimonthly book discussion delving into the colorful history of New Haven. Each Whitney Literary Society event will cover a new book. For details click here: newhavenmuseum.org/52580-2/ \nThe bimonthly book discussion will delve into the colorful history of New Haven\, which was once the center of governance\, education\, trade\, and culture in Connecticut. The first discussion will include several chapters from “The Case of the Piglet’s Paternity: Trials from the New Haven Colony\, 1619-1963” by Jon C. Blue on\, which explores judicial trials in the early New Haven Colony.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/whitney-literary-society-to-debut-at-new-haven-museum/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T200000
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SUMMARY:Reverence: Refocusing the Lens on the Marginalized [Virtual Lecture]
DESCRIPTION:The Ancient Burying Ground Association presents Exploring Freedom\, a Virtual Lecture Series to promote education and discussion. Discover how burying grounds can be a catalyst for social justice and how historians\, genealogists\, descendants\, and volunteers can become empowered to reinterpret and honor the past.  \nJohn Mills\, Genealogist & Independent Scholar\, will discuss how his own family history of enslavement impacted him and spurred him to pursue research into enslaved individuals. Mills will walk through the process he takes in researching African American genealogies\, exploring the ways narratives of the enslaved are presented today. Mills will also discuss his work in repairing and preserving the gravestones and burial plots of his subjects\, which sometimes includes having monuments and markers installed.  \nBio: John Mills is a trained Genealogist\, Independent Scholar\, and President of the Alex Breanne Corporation\, a Connecticut-based non-profit focused on research into lesser known stories of the American enslaved.  The intent of the Alex Breanne Corporation is to give current-day descendants their history\, as well as to inject the formerly enslaved into the landscape of the communities where they lived\, worked or died. John is a published author and social activist\, appearing on the Areva Martin Show and on the Kelly Clarkson Show. John has also been featured in the Washington Post\, Scholastic Magazine\, and in the CPTV Documentary\, “Unforgotten.” John is a member of the Connecticut Freedom Trail Committee and a board member of the Connecticut League of Museums. \n  \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/reverence-refocusing-the-lens-on-the-marginalized-virtual-lecture/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:January 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ancient Burying Ground Association":MAILTO:marydonohue@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T170000
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SUMMARY:Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond  Exhibition at New Haven Museum
DESCRIPTION:Theater fans\, rejoice! An immersive multi-gallery exhibition—featuring a collection of costumes\, posters\, and rare archival treasures—is bringing the vibrant history of Long Wharf Theatre to life. “Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond” showcases a “who’s who” of stage royalty including Rita Moreno\, Colman Domingo\, Al Pacino\, Frances McDormand\, Anna Deavere Smith\, Steve Martin\, Jessica Tandy and many more. The exhibition at the New Haven Museum (NHM) is on view through February 2026. \nSpanning three museum spaces—the New Haven Museum’s elegant upper rotunda\, its gray and center galleries—“Invitation to Engage” invites visitors to step inside six decades of theatrical history. Visitors will try on costumes\, explore immersive set recreations\, flip through original scripts\, and experience interactive rehearsal spaces alongside a gallery spotlighting the next generation of Long Wharf Theatre artists.  \nPublic hours:\nWednesday – Friday\, 10 am to 5 pm\, Saturday\, 12 to 5 pm.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ongoing Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T210000
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SUMMARY:Speak up Storytelling: Cheat Cheat Never Beat
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear a cast of storytellers tell true stories of lived experiences\, all about pulling a fast one or being played for a fool. Shortcuts\, headstarts\, pulling strings\, and taking the easy way out. Traitors\, tricksters\, and dirty rotten scoundrels. Led by Matthew Dicks\, 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion. \nDoors open at 6 pm; come early to view our exhibitions. Performance starts at 7 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nGet tickets to reserve your spot: \n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/speak-up-storytelling-cheat-cheat-never-beat/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,January 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
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SUMMARY:Unhired Hands - 18th Century Northern Slavery
DESCRIPTION:This event is in honor of Black History Month. \nUnhired Hands kicks-off 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 financial support by the Weston America 250 Committee. \nUnhired Hands\, presented by award-winning poet\, actor\, playwright David Mills\, will explore the history of slavery in the North during the 18th century\, through storytelling and poetry. \nSunday\, February 1\, 2026 at 3pm \nWeston Public Library 56 Norfield Road Weston\, CT 06883 \nThe Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago\, declaring\, “all men are created equal”\, however that was not the case for many of the men and women of African and Indigenous descent in 1776. \nUnhired Hands\, presented by David Mills\, will explore the history of slavery in the North during the 18th century\, interweaving poems with remarkable stories. \nMills will introduce the audience to Millie Tunnell\, who served George Washington and would become the oldest living woman in Queens\, Onesimus\, an African man enslaved by Puritan preacher Cotton Mather who would go on to help save the Massachusetts colony from smallpox\, and Victoria Earle Matthews\, an enslaved woman who became a celebrated writer and leader in the settlement movement. \nUnhired Hands will remind us that this nation is built on the labor of remarkable people. Mills’ poems “travel from the plantations of the South to historic cemeteries of Queens\,” says Maple Grove Cemetery Historian Carl Ballenas\, “unearthing slavery’s erasures with lyrical power.” \nAbout the Presenter: Davis Mills’ most recent books are Unhired Hands and How the Earth Answers\, both on slavery in the North\, (Massachusetts\, Queens and the Bronx\, specifically). Mills holds an MFA from Warren Wilson College and an MA from New York University—both in creative writing—as well as a B.A. (cum laude) from Yale University. He’s published four previous poetry collections: Boneyarn\, The Sudden Country\, The Dream Detective\, and After Mistic. He served as the Bronx County Historical Society Poet-in-Residence and Boneyarn won the North American Book Award. He is currently on a fellowship at the Cullman Center of the New York Public Library.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/unhired-hands-18th-century-northern-slavery/
LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 56 Norfield Road\, Weston\, 06883
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &amp%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000
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SUMMARY:The Unwritten Rules of Magic: Author Event with Harper Ross (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person event with Harper Ross to celebrate the release of her new book\, The Unwritten Rules of Magic.  \nA spellbinding novel that blends magic and memory in an unforgettable journey through love\, grief\, and the cost of perfection across three generations of women. \nFor fans of The Midnight Library and In Five Years\, The Unwritten Rules of Magic is a spellbinding novel that blends magic and memory in an unforgettable journey through love\, grief\, and the hidden cost of perfection across three generations of women.   \nEmerson Clarke can’t remember a time when she felt in control. Her father―a celebrated author―was a chaotic force until he got Alzheimer’s. Her mother turned to gin. And recently\, her teen daughter has shut her out without explanation. If only she could arrange reality the same way she controls the stories she ghostwrites\, life could be perfect. \nOr so she thinks. \nAfter her father’s funeral\, Emerson steals his vintage typewriter―the one he’d forbidden anyone to touch―and tests its keys by typing out a frivolous wish. When it comes true the very next day\, she tries another. Then\, those words also spring to life. Suddenly\, she becomes obsessed with using the typewriter to rewrite happiness for herself and her daughter. \nBut the more she shapes her real-life\, the more she uncovers disturbing truths about her family’s history and the unexpected cost of every story-come-true. She should destroy the typewriter\, yet when her daughter’s secret finally emerges\, Emerson is torn between paying the price for bending fate and embracing the uncertainty of an unscripted life. \nHARPER ROSS has enjoyed a lifelong love affair with the dramatic story worlds in books and movies. After leaving her legal practice to raise her kids\, she discovered her own creative side and began writing novels that explore friendship\, family\, and forgiveness. Because she also appreciates the magic in everyday life—from the spark of attraction to those serendipitous moments we all experience—you’ll find a dash of that in her work too. When she’s not at the keyboard\, she’s likely to be singing badly in her car\, dancing in her kitchen\, or walking her adorable dog\, Mo. She’s also a lucky wife and mother to a very patient and supportive family. \nPlease register so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating. \nBooks will be for sale at this event.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-unwritten-rules-of-magic-author-event-with-harper-ross-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:When Pete the cat goes to the music room\, “it’s all good!” Michele Urban Music shares jazzy new songs and cool stories about Pete’s far-out musical adventures. Kids and families will shake their shakers to a rockin’ cool chant\, sing along and play with out of site rhythm instruments. Hope you can join in the fun! For more information or to registers\, contact the library at (860) 441-6750\, or visit https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/library/index.php .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-8/
LOCATION:Groton Public Library\, 52 Newtown Road\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,February 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
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SUMMARY:‘Pizza: A Love Story’ Screening and Tour of ‘Pronounced Ah-Beetz’ Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:If you have somehow missed the documentary\, “Pizza: A Love Story\,” here’s a chance to attend a screening with  Filmmaker Gorman Bechard at the New Haven Museum\, on Thursday\, February 5\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. A curator’s tour of the“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” exhibit with co-curator Jason Bischoff-Wurstle will be offered at 5:30 p.m. A Q&A with Bechard and co-producers Dean Falcone\, and Colin M. Caplan will follow the screening. The film\, tour\, and Q&A are free with regular museum admission. Register here. \nIn the documentary\, Bechard tells the story of the evolution of this modern-day food staple\, which he claims is “the only pizza that can really be called ‘pizza.’” From the rusted wheels of Frank Pepe’s bread cart to the black charcoal on their fingertips\, visitors will journey from old-world Italy to present-day New Haven. \nAccording to Bechard\, the “Holy Trinity” of Pepe’s\, Sally’s\, and Modern serve as a cornerstone of New Haven’s Italian-American heritage and set the bar for this hallowed comfort food. “Pizza\, A Love Story” is not just a tale of three restaurants but of three families that have the power to polarize\, captivate\, and delight. \n“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” is co-curated by Bischoff-Wurstle\, director of photo archives at the New Haven Museum\, and Bechard\, Falcone\, and Caplan. The exhibit includes first-hand oral histories and pizza-related artifacts from personal collections\, video footage adapted from the documentary and photographs. \nThe exhibit’s title\, “Pronounced Ah-Beetz\,” comes from the way many people mispronounce the word apizza\, which originally grew out of the Italian la pizza. The exhibit will remain on view through October 2027.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/pizza-a-love-story-screening-and-tour-of-pronounced-ah-beetz-exhibit/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,February 2026,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T113000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / TYCLD
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with storyteller Judy Stoughton! Enjoy stories and songs that share the joy of reading\, and all your local library has to offer. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 875-5892\, or visit https://www.rockvillepubliclibrary.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-tycld-6/
LOCATION:Rockville Public Library\, 52 Union Street\, Vernon\, CT\, 06066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,CTH Funded,Family Activity,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260120T222152Z
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SUMMARY:Windsor Historical Society Opens New Exhibit in Honor of America250
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, Windsor Historical Society presents “For the Common Good: 250 Years of Windsor Civic Life\,” opening Saturday\, February 7th. This exhibit honors the bold\, creative\, and determined ways residents have shaped civic life\, from organizing community festivals to leading movements for justice and equality. Through powerful stories and vivid images and artifacts\, visitors will discover how generations of Windsorites have worked\, protested\, volunteered\, and celebrated together to build a stronger\, more inclusive community. \n“For the Common Good: 250 Years of Windsor Civic Life” opens to the public via guided tours Saturday\, February 7. The exhibit will remain open through December 2026 during regular museum hours\, Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Free admission to the exhibit is made possible through a grant from Windsor Federal Bank. \nFor more information\, or to learn about related programs\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org. To learn more about WindsorCT250 events around town\, visit Windsorct250.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/windsor-historical-society-opens-new-exhibit-in-honor-of-america250/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,February 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
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SUMMARY:Radical Sisters: Shirley Temple Black\, Rose Kushner\, Evelyn Lauder and the Dawn of the Breast Cancer Movement/Author Event with Judith Pearson (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person author event with Judith Pearson\, to celebrate her newest book\, Radical Sisters: Shirley Temple Black\, Rose Kushner\, Evelyn Lauder and the Dawn of the Breast Cancer Movement.  \nThere was a time when women’s health was severely marginalized.\nThere was a time when breast cancer wasn’t discussed.\nThere was a time when October wasn’t pink. \nBut three women refused to be silenced\, their indomitable spirits igniting a movement for change. \nWhen Shirley Temple Black\, Rose Kushner\, and Evelyn Lauder were diagnosed with breast cancer\, myths\, outdated protocols and lack of awareness of their disease were rampant. Worst of all was the paltry amount of research dollars devoted to the epidemic that was killing tens of thousands each year. Meticulously researched\, Radical Sisters is a rich narrative that transports readers through three decades of a changing social landscape in America. Taking cues from the women’s health movement and the AIDS movement\, these trail‑blazing advocates did for themselves what the mainstream healthcare system refused to do. \nWith a foreword by Nancy Brinker\, founder of Susan G. Komen\, and timed for the 2025 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month\, this book acts as a mirror\, allowing readers to see reflections of themselves\, and their own experiences and struggles. It is a powerful and emotional take on the evolution of the women’s health movement (and their participation in medicine) and the breast cancer revolution. \nRadical Sisters is a groundbreaking exploration into an untold story of resilience and the fight for women’s rights. Because of Shirley\, Rose and Evelyn\, breast cancer is no longer a saga of struggling alone in the dark against a mysterious and deadly disease. The more than 300\,000 diagnosed every year stand on the shoulders of these courageous women\, today empowered to strive for their own health and that of future generations. \nJudith Pearson is a best-selling author\, an accomplished presenter\, and a graduate of  Michigan State University. But her favorite title is “story teller\,” with a little “research junkie” thrown in. Those characteristics have resulted in six biographies\, including award-winners and a best-seller. Her last two books won a Nautilus Gold Award and the Florida Book Award.  An accomplished presenter\, Judy has turned her books’ subjects into presentations viewed by thousands in the U.S. and the U.K. She was named one of Chicago’s Most Inspirational Women\, selected as a finalist for he Arizona Healthcare Leadership Awards\, and named a Phoenix Healthcare Hero. Judy and her husband live on Florida’s beautiful gulf coast\, where long beach walks ignite her creativity. Learn more about her here.  \nPlease register so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating. \nBooks will be for sale at this event.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/radical-sisters-shirley-temple-black-rose-kushner-evelyn-lauder-and-the-dawn-of-the-breast-cancer-movement-author-event-with-judith-pearson-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
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SUMMARY:9 to 5: The Story of a Movement
DESCRIPTION:50 years ago Ellen Cassedy was a founder and longtime leader of the 9 to 5 movement of working women that began in Boston. On Saturday\, February 7\, 2026\, at 2 p.m.\, Cassedy will be at the New Haven Museum for a special screening of the documentary film\, “9 to 5: The Story of a Movement” by the Academy-Award-winning team Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar\, in which she appears. Admission is free. Register here. \nCassedy is the author of “Working 9 to 5: A Women’s Movement\, A Labor Union\, and the Iconic Movie\,” (foreword by Jane Fonda) and several other books. The film tells the story of how women workers began in a circle talking about their jobs and went on to build a nationwide movement that won rights and respect for millions of women workers – and inspired a hit movie and an enduring song along the way. After the film\, audience members will be invited to share their thoughts and questions about women and work. \nPresented in conjunction with the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven (JHSGNH)\, the screening is part of the 2026 Judith Ann Schiff Women’s History Film Series which was designed to examine the issues faced by women as clerical workers\, factory workers\, and teachers (details/schedule here). The series previews the fourth Annual Judith Ann Schiff Women’s History Program at NHM (March 1\, 2026) which will focus on Jewish women involved in organizing unions for social workers\, New Haven Public School teachers\, and Yale University clerical and technical workers in the 20th century. \nCassedy became interested in women’s rights as an office worker in the early 1970’s. “Office workers were influenced by the civil rights and women’s movements and eager to win our rights\,” she says. “We won a lot\, but there’s a long way to go. Today’s working people struggle to make ends meet and care for their families.” She adds that she hopes to inspire others to speak up.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/9-to-5-the-story-of-a-movement/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:February 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260122T214200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T214200Z
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SUMMARY:History Through a Lens - Exploring Old Photos - Student Class
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 8\, 2026 at 2:00pm \nWeston History & Culture Center: 104 Weston Rd. Weston\, CT ( Parking and entrance accessed from High Acre Rd. Check-in at Visitor’s Center) \nThis is a 90 minute class.\nThis program is co-sponsored by the Weston History & Culture Center and the Weston Public Library. \nThis is a FREE event but registration is required as space is limited.\nClass size limited to 12 students. \nCalling all 3rd – 6th graders interested in history and photography! \nDive into old photos from the Weston History & Culture Center archives and uncover the stories they tell. Learn about the early days of photography\, explore photos from 150 years ago\, and use clues to create a story about these images from the past. Through discussion and hands-on activities\, this class will inspire you to see old photos in a new light. \nNo prior experience is required. Bring a camera\, tablet or smartphone to capture photos. Please let us know if you don’t have one and we will provide one to share. \nTaught by Kira Joshi and Samantha Fargione\, Executive Director of the Weston History & Culture Center.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/history-through-a-lens-exploring-old-photos-student-class/
LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883
CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,February 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &amp%3B Cultur Cente":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260205T180857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T180857Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – The People and the Law in Revolutionary Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! Conflict over the law played a defining role in shaping the political landscape of Revolutionary Massachusetts. The state’s Revolutionary period was bookended by upheaval centered around the courts: the rebellion against the Coercive Acts began in 1774 with a series of court closings in western Massachusetts\, and Shays’s Rebellion commenced in a similar manner\, with attempted court closings in the same part of the state. In the interim\, Massachusetts Patriots struggled to work out what the American Revolution meant for the law. Should the English common law inheritance be upheld\, or did the Revolution signal an opportunity to reshape the legal system in the image of the people? \nThis talk by New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, Tristan New\, examines how this struggle to define the relationship between popular rule and the law informed the state’s politics during the Revolutionary era. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. \nAbout the speaker: Tristan New is a PhD Candidate in American History at Boston University\, where his research focuses on the political and constitutional dimensions of the American Revolution. His dissertation\, “The People\, the Courts\, and the Contested Revolution in Massachusetts\, 1772-1788\,” examines how conflict over the law shaped the course of the American Revolution in Massachusetts. His research has been supported by institutions including the New England Regional Fellowship Consortium and the Boston University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences\, and he has presented his work at forums including the David Center for the American Revolution and the International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-the-people-and-the-law-in-revolutionary-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Digital Event\, Digital Event\, Hartford
CATEGORIES:February 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:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260205T180402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T180402Z
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SUMMARY:Spirits of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass to the rebels of the past! Join us for Spirits of Resistance\, a-one-of-a kind winter evening where radical history\, ghost stories\, and great drinks come together. \nSet in the spirit (and spirits) of 19th-century resistance\, this interactive storytelling experience dives into how Spiritualism became a powerful tool for women’s activism and Black liberation. You’ll explore real historical artifacts\, hold primary documents\, and meet trailblazers like Harriet Wilson—a Black entrepreneur\, novelist\, and celebrated spirit medium who defied every rule of her time. \nWhether you’re here for the tea or the tipple (you get both!) this isn’t your typical history talk. You’ll sip on complimentary wine and enjoy tea service\, all while learning how marginalized voices channeled the beyond to speak truth to power. \nCome curious. Leave a little haunted–and totally inspired.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/spirits-of-resistance/
LOCATION:Harriet Beecher Stowe Center\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260126T142114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T142114Z
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SUMMARY:The Chosen and the Damned/Virtual Author Event with David J. Silverman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual moderated conversation with author David J. Silverman\, to celebrate the release of The Chosen and the Damned. \nA sweeping chronicle placing race at the center of Native American U.S. history\, from the award-winning author of This Land Is Their Land.\n\nWhen the colonial era began\, Europeans did not consider themselves as “Whites\,” and Native Americans did not think of themselves as “Indians.” Yet as a genocidal struggle for America unfolded over the course of generations\, all that changed. Euro-Americans developed a sense of racial identity\, superiority\, and national mission-of being chosen. They contended that Indians were damned to disappear so Whites could spread Christian civilization. Native people countered that the Great Spirit had created Indians and Whites separately and intended America to belong to Indians alone. \nIn The Chosen and the Damned\, acclaimed historian David J. Silverman traces Indian-White racial arguments across four centuries\, from the bloody colonial wars for territory to the national wars of extermination justified as “Manifest Destiny”; from the creation of reservations and boarding schools to the rise of the Red Power movement and beyond. In this transformative retelling\, Silverman shows how White identity\, defined against Indians\, became central to American nationhood. He also reveals how Indian identity contributed to Native Americans’ resistance and resilience as modern tribal people\, even as it has sometimes pit them against one another on the basis of race. \nThe epochal story of race in America is typically understood as a Black and White issue. The Chosen and the Damned restores the defining role Native people have played\, and continue to play\, in our national history. \nDavid J. Silverman is Professor of History at George Washington University. He is the author of the award-winning This Land is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians\, Plymouth Colony\, and Troubled History of Thanksgiving\, as well as Thundersticks\, Ninigret\, Red Brethren\, and Faith and Boundaries. His essays have appeared in the New York Times\, The Atlantic\, Washington Post\, National Geographic\, and the Daily Beast. He lives in Washington\, D.C. \nPlease register; Zoom links will go out the day before the event.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-chosen-and-the-damned-virtual-author-event-with-david-j-silverman/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260122T214401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T214401Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception - Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford's North End
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public! \nJoin us at the Museum for the opening reception of our new exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End\, which explores the migration history and culture of Hartford’s North End through a series of original graphic novels developed by local students and professional artists\, augmented by audio interactives and items from the North End’s history. Creative writing and history come together to examine themes of movement\, identity\, and belonging. \nDuring the reception\, hear from the exhibition developers and community members involved in bringing this exhibition to life. Enjoy themed refreshments\, meet the artists\, and be among the first to explore this unique exhibition up close. \nGet free tickets to reserve your spot! \nAbout the Exhibition: \nThe North End has been home to migrants for hundreds of years. The experiences of the Irish\, Italians\, Eastern Europeans\, Black Southerners\, West Indians\, Puerto Ricans\, and others who have made the neighborhood their home\, whether briefly or for generations\, add nuance and depth to our understanding of what it means to be American. \nAs you walk through the exhibition\, immerse yourself in five unique stories developed by students of Classical Magnet School in Hartford\, CT\, and illustrated by professional artists. Through interactive audio elements\, hear the voices of community members past and present\, and discover objects from the North End’s history. \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-drawn-here-stories-from-hartfords-north-end/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,February 2026
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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:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260129T210559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T210559Z
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SUMMARY:Black Inventors Who Made the Stuff Around Us
DESCRIPTION:The movie “Hidden Figures” has shown there are many aspects of history that remain unknown. Dr. Ainissa Ramirez will share inventions that were created by Black inventors—from the light bulb to the mailbox to the ice cream scoop—during her presentation\, “Black Inventors Who Made the Stuff Around Us\,” at the New Haven Museum on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. Preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here. The NH250 event is free with regular museum admission. \nFrom Jim West’s microphone to mathematician Gladys West’s pioneering work in creating GPS\, Ramirez will feature the life and work of Black innovators who made things we use every day.  She will also share the work and life of New Haven’s own Sarah Boone (1832-1904)\, who was awarded one of the first U.S. patents given to an African American woman for her improvements to the ironing board. Her invention made it possible to iron corsets and other tight-fitting clothing that were in fashion at the time. Boone worked as a dressmaker and lived at 30 Winter Street in New Haven and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/black-inventors-who-made-the-stuff-around-us/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Discussion,February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260129T210631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T210631Z
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SUMMARY:Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon Feb. 13
DESCRIPTION:Do you believe that history should be accessible to everyone? Can you read cursive? Then come to Windsor Historical Society Friday\, February 13th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to take part in the nationwide Douglass Day celebration! \nDouglass Day is an annual celebration Frederick Douglass’s legacy. Participants gather each year to communally transcribe documents from a Black history archives collection to help make them more widely accessible to researchers. This year\, participants will transcribe records from the Colored Conventions Project. The Colored Conventions include rich\, historical documents and debates that speak directly to the fight today to secure and preserve citizenship and civil rights. \nWindsor Historical Society will host the transcribe-a-thon in their event space. Snacks and tech support will be provided. Participants must bring their own laptop or tablet. This event is drop in\, drop out. Transcribers may stay for as long or as short a time as they please. Participation is free. Preregistration is encouraged. \nFor more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/douglass-day-transcribe-a-thon-feb-13/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,February 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260206T162515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162515Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Valentine's Day with  George and Martha Washington at Mill Hill
DESCRIPTION:The Norwalk Historical Society presents a special Valentine’s Day program\, The Courtship of George Washington and Martha Custis\, on Saturday\, February 14\, 2026\, at 2:00 p.m. at Mill Hill Historic Park – Town House\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT. Snow Date: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026. \nHistorical interpreters Michael and Maria Grillo will bring to life the romance of our country’s first “First Couple\,” sharing the story of George and Martha’s courtship while offering fascinating insight into 18th-century courting customs among America’s upper classes. As Michael notes\, “bringing characters out of the pages of history and breathing life into them” helps audiences better understand historical events by allowing them to “see\, touch\, or feel the past.” \nGuests will enjoy tea and light snacks as they step back in time for this engaging and romantic afternoon. \nFor More Info & Tickets:  https://bit.ly/3Mb06Ge \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s educational programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/celebrate-valentines-day-with-george-and-martha-washington-at-mill-hill/
LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall St.\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,February 2026,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260107T144907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T144907Z
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Every wonder what it takes to become a ballet dancer? “Backstage at the Ballet” is a 50-minute introduction to classroom ballet\, jazz\, and classical dance which highlights the dedication and strength required. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 779-5383\, or visit https://www.killinglypl.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-5/
LOCATION:Killingly Public Library\, 25 Westcott Rd\, Danielson\, CT\, 06239\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T013518
CREATED:20260120T222702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222702Z
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SUMMARY:Blood Countess: Murder\, Betrayal\, and the Making of a Monster/Virtual Author Event with Shelley Puhak
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation with Shelley Puhak\, to celebrate the release of her new book\, The Blood Countess: Murder\, Betrayal\, and the Making of a Monster.  \nThere have long been whispers\, coming from the castle; from the village square; from the dark woods. The great lady— a countess\, from one of Europe’s oldest families— is a vicious killer. Some even say she bathes in the blood of her victims. When the king’s men force their way into her manor house\, she has blood on her hands\, caught in the act of murdering yet another of her maids. She is walled up in a tower and never seen again\, except in the uppermost barred window\, where she broods over the countryside\, cursing all those who dared speak up against her. \nFor over 50 years\, the Guinness Book of World Records has insisted that 17th century Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Bathory was the world’s most prolific female serial killer. This summer\, however\, Guinness quietly revoked that title. Although they did not exonerate Bathory\, they walked back their claims\, stating that “her life history is so shrouded in legend that it is impossible to separate fact from fiction.” \nIn The Blood Countess\, bestselling author Shelley Puhak challenges that assertion\, showing that it is possible to excavate the true story. This is the first English-language biography of Elizabeth Bathory since 1997\, and it makes use of new archival evidence and new translations of old documents to settle the question of Bathory’s guilt once and for all. With the breathlessness of a whodunit\, Shelley traces the Countess’s downfall\, bringing to life an assertive woman leader in a world sliding into anti-scientific\, reactionary darkness—a world where nothing is ever as it seems. In this exhilarating narrative\, Puhak renders a vivid portrait of a tumultuous time\, revealing just how far we will go to destroy a woman in power. \nSHELLEY PUHAK writes literary nonfiction and poetry informed by rigorous historical research. Her prose has appeared in The Atlantic\, Smithsonian\, andVirginia Quarterly Review; been anthologized in Best American Travel Writing; and designated as Notable in four editions of Best American Essays. Her nonfiction debut The Dark Queens (Bloomsbury 2022)\, exploring the little-known queens Brunhild and Fredegund\, was a national bestseller and a USA Today Best Books selection\, an Amazon Editors’ Pick\, and a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist. Her second book The Blood Countess\, a reexamination of the notorious Elizabeth Bathory\, will be released in February 2026. \n​Shelley is also the author of three award-winning books of poetry. The most recent is Harbinger\, a National Poetry Series selection (Ecco/ HarperCollins 2022). Her poetry has appeared in journals such as Missouri Review\, Shenandoah\, and Verse Daily and been awarded the Anthony Hecht Prize\, the Towson Prize for Literature\, and two Maryland State Arts Council grants.  Learn more here. \nPlease register; Zoom links will go out the day before the event.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/blood-countess-murder-betrayal-and-the-making-of-a-monster-virtual-author-event-with-shelley-puhak/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:February 2026,Virtual Event,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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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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SUMMARY:Lunarfest 2026 – Year of the Horse
DESCRIPTION:The Yale-China Association is proud to present the 15th annual Lunarfest in New Haven\, Connecticut\, on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026. As the largest celebration of Lunar New Year in Connecticut\, Lunarfest serves as a premiere cultural event\, promoting cross-cultural understanding through vibrant community collaborations. Lunarfest 2026 celebrates the Year of the Horse. The day’s festivities will begin at 10 am with a parade down Whitney Avenue between Grove and Trumbull Streets featuring a lion dance\, a traditional Chinese dance performance\, martial arts demonstrations\, and speeches from local community leaders. Following the parade will be various events and activities that are free and open to the public. Please visit our website for the complete schedule: https://www.yalechina.org/lunarfest. \nBring your family\, friends\, and festive spirit! Join us in welcoming the Year of the Horse!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunarfest-2026-year-of-the-horse/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Demonstration,Family Activity,February 2026,Performances,Special Events,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yale-China Association":MAILTO:arts@yalechina.org
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Lunarfest 2026 at New Haven Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Horse in New Haven on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, as the New Haven Museum teams with the Yale-China Association for Lunarfest 2026. The free event offers activities and programs for all ages\, featuring art\, music\, literature\, and dance. Full schedule: www.yalechina.org/lunarfest. \nSchedule\n\n10 a.m. – Lunarfest begins with a colorful lion dance and performances on Whitney Avenue.\n12 – 4:30 p.m. – Write your hopes for the coming year on a leaf to hang on the Community Wishing Tree in the New Haven Museum rotunda.\n12:30 -1:30 p.m. – Experience the graceful artistry of traditional Chinese dance as Yale’s Red Lantern dance troupe brings centuries-old traditions to life. Then join the interactive workshop to learn foundational techniques\, including throwing handkerchiefs\, waving dance fans\, and more.\n1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Discover authentic Tai Chi Walking with Sifu Shirley Ha and students of Tai Chi United. Stay for the workshop and experience where fitness meets classical internal martial arts to improve your balance\, increase your functional mobility\, and supercharge your energy.\n2 – 3 p.m. – Discover the intricate art of Chinese papercutting with students from Yale-China’s YUNA exchange program. Create designs to decorate your space with symbols of luck and happiness for the Year of the Horse.\n3 – 4:30 p.m. – Get building in a hands-on workshop led by the Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop apprentices to craft your choice of a rolling-drum horse or a festive Year of the Horse lantern.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/celebrate-lunarfest-2026-at-new-haven-museum/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,February 2026,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music and fun! Author\, educator\, musician\, and storyteller Leslie Woods will share her talent and love of books with you and your family. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 447-1411\, or visit https://plnl.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-tycld-5/
LOCATION:Public Library of New London\, 63 Huntington Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,CTH Funded,Family Activity,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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