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SUMMARY:Spring out of the Office Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover Hartford’s past in the oldest-surviving colonial site\, founded in 1640. Commemorate America’s 250th and hear stories of struggle and success in the pursuit of freedom and liberty. Learn about the veterans\, family life\, and the perilous events and eventual success of the American Revolution. \nMembers: Free; Non-Members: $8. Please register online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spring-out-of-the-office-tours
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/spring-out-of-the-office-tours/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,May 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ancient Burying Ground Association":MAILTO:marydonohue@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000
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SUMMARY:Trudeau and Doonesbury: The Cartoonist Who Turned the News into Art
DESCRIPTION:Writer Joshua Kendall will provide an entertaining romp through the remarkable life of cartoonist Garry Trudeau and the past half century of American history during “Trudeau and Doonesbury: The Cartoonist Who Turned the News into Art\,” at the New Haven Museum on Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. Reception at 5:30 p.m. Free with regular museum admission\, register here. \nKendall’s presentation will be based on his latest book of the same title\, which will be published on May 26\, 2026. Henry Louis Gates\, Jr. has called this definitive biography of Trudeau\, which relies on nearly 100 interviews of prominent baby boomers\, including the cartoonist himself\, “outstanding\,” adding that it “helps us understand how Trudeau became a spokesman for our generation\, someone who spoke truth to power while compelling us to laugh along at life’s many absurdities.” \nKendall will talk about the legendary career of Trudeau\, who began drawing his iconic strip “Doonesbury” while attending Yale University. At a time when college campus unrest reached a fever pitch across the nation\, “Doonesbury”began appearing in papers nationwide in 1970. Events from Watergate to the war in Vietnam fueled the comic’s popularity—and its significance. As former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once put it\, “The only thing worse than being in it would be not to be in it.” \nKendall will discuss Trudeau’s early life and what makes him tick and show how “Doonesbury” reflected America back to itself. Kendall will argue that just as Charles Dickens in his novels presented an indelible picture of Victorian England\, Trudeau in his comic strips chronicled life in late 20th and early 21st-century America. \nKendall notes that he hopes attendees will gain both a deeper understanding of Trudeau as a person and an appreciation for the influence of his famous comic strip. “We live in an age where political satire itself is under attack\, and Garry’s work highlights the value of humor in understanding the world around us\,” Kendall says. “As a Yale grad—class of 1981—and like many Yalies of my generation\, Garry helped me navigate through the ups and downs of adulthood.”
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/trudeau-and-doonesbury-the-cartoonist-who-turned-the-news-into-art/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:May 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytelling-3/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,May 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate song and story with this participatory program for all ages with Davis Bates. This outdoor event will take place at Roseland Park ( Roseland Park | Woodstock\, CT ) . Rain date: May 31. For more information or to register\, call West Woodstock Library at (860) 974-0376\, or visit West Woodstock Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers/
LOCATION:Roseland Park\, 205 Roseland Park Road\, Woodstock\, 06281
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,May 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T160000
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SUMMARY:Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with New Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will open a new exhibition titled\, Revolutionary Roots: Generations of Change\, on June 11\, 2026\, 2-4 p.m. followed by a reception from 5:30–7:30 p.m.  Revolutionary Roots is curated by Museum Consultant Stacey Danielson with the assistance of LMMM Volunteer and Curatorial Researcher Midge Lopat and will run through October 3\, 2026. \n“The exhibition will examine the American Revolution through the 18th-century history of the Lockwood and Mathews families as new research reveals untold stories of their Patriot ancestors who fought for America’s independence\,” said Ms. Danielson. \nFeatured figures will include Norwalk’s Captain Eliphalet Lockwood\, whose home was destroyed by the British while he served in the Connecticut Militia; and Lieutenant Colonel Sampson Mathews\, who served in the Virigina Militia and was a vital member of the Committee of Safety. Through period costumes\, artifacts\, and didactic panels\, this exhibit will illustrate their poignant experiences during the Revolutionary War. \nLMMM’s 2026 programs are made possible in part by LMMM’s 2026 Season Distinguished Benefactors: The City of Norwalk\, The Maurice Goodman Foundation\, Inc.\, and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation\, Inc.; LMMM’s Leadership Patrons: Dr. Michele and Attorney Miklos Koleszar; and The Sealark Foundation. For more information on tours and programs\, please visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com\, email info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com\, or call 203-838-9799.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lockwood-mathews-mansion-museum-to-commemorate-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence-with-new-exhibit/
LOCATION:Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum\, 295 West Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06850\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,June 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Gilgore":MAILTO:info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T140000
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SUMMARY:Spring out of the Office Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover Hartford’s past in the oldest-surviving colonial site\, founded in 1640. Commemorate America’s 250th and hear stories of struggle and success in the pursuit of freedom and liberty. Learn about the veterans\, family life\, and the perilous events and eventual success of the American Revolution. \nMembers: Free; Non-Members: $8. Please register online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spring-out-of-the-office-tours
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/spring-out-of-the-office-tours-2/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,June 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ancient Burying Ground Association":MAILTO:marydonohue@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000
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SUMMARY:A Novel Crime: Deborah Levison in conversation with Marilyn Simon Rothstein (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person event to celebrate the release of A NOVEL CRIME\, by Deborah Levison. Deborah will be in conversation with Marilyn Simon Rothstein. \n \n\n\nAbout A NOVEL CRIME: \nShe wanted to write the perfect novel. Instead\, she became the perfect villain. \nStruggling romance writer and recent divorcée Marcy Jo Codburn feels like a failure. She’s green with author envy and longing for a book deal\, a launch party with cupcakes\, and the admiration of her daughter. But her dream of literary success is fading faster than her beige hair dye. \nWhen she witnesses celebrated author Francesca Barber in a compromising position\, Marcy sees her chance. Transforming into her bolder\, blonder alter ego\, she leverages Francesca’s secret to secure the ultimate coauthor. As their collaboration spirals from Marcy’s modest Connecticut home to Francesca’s lavish Hamptons estate\, both women discover that in the cutthroat world of publishing\, every story has its price.   \nWith looming deadlines and more than one fraud to hide\, their twisted partnership careens toward a surprise ending neither could have written. \nMay Cobb calls it “uproariously funny” and “ingeniously plotted\,” Samantha Bailey describes it as a “wickedly hilarious delight” and Gregg Hurwitz says it “packs in the drama and tabloid-worthy conniving.” \nDeborah Levison: Debbie’s life has two parts: first in Canada\, at the Royal Conservatory of Music and the University of Toronto\, and second in Connecticut\, with three children\, two doodles\, and one husband. She is an award-winning writer\, published in national and international media. Her first book\, a true crime about a murder that involved her family\, is THE CRATE. Inspired by real-life abuses at elite New England private schools\, A NEST OF SNAKES followed. Her third book\, A NOVEL CRIME\, is about a romance writer desperate for a bestseller. Debbie’s dream of storytelling began one summer night by a camp bonfire as she listened to a ghost story: The Monkey’s Paw. The memory still makes her shiver. Visit her at www.debbielevison.com. \n\n\n\n\n\nMarilyn Simon Rothstein is the author of four novels\, WHO LOVES YOU BEST\, CRAZY TO LEAVE YOU\, HUSBANDS AND OTHER SHARP OBJETS\,  LIFT AND SEPARATE. She grew up in New York City\, earned a degree in journalism from NYU\, began her writing career at Seventeen magazine\, married a man she met in an elevator and owned an award-winning advertising agency for more than twenty-five years. Marilyn is an engaging speaker who has addressed thousands of avid readers–from Dallas to Atlanta to Miami to Memphis (and of course\, Avon!). \nBooks by both authors will be for sale at this event. \n\n\n\nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-novel-crime-deborah-levison-in-conversation-with-marilyn-simon-rothstein-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
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SUMMARY:Gravestone Cleaning & Learning
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of the Ancient Burying Ground\, gravestone art and iconography\, and how to conduct basic cleaning of colonial gravestones. Training and supplies provided. Mini tours offered at 10am\, 11am & 12pm. \nCo-sponsored with the Daughters of the American Revolution\, Ruth Wyllys Chapter. \nFREE; please register online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gravestone-cleaning-workshop-and-mini-tours
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/gravestone-cleaning-learning-2/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:Activity,Conferences, Workshops & Seminars,Demonstration,June 2026,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ancient Burying Ground Association":MAILTO:marydonohue@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260327T205018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T205018Z
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SUMMARY:Edwin\, Jenna\, and Joseph: Murder Has Never Looked This Good (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Meet mystery writers Edwin Hill\, Jenna Blum\, Joseph Moldover! This dynamic author panel will field questions about murder\, mayhem\, and all things novel-related.  Books by each author will be for sale at this event. Author bios appear first\, then the descriptions of their new books.\n~~~\n\n\n\n\nEdwin Hill is the Edgar and Agatha Award–nominated author of the standalone thrillers What Happened Next (coming in 2026)\, Who to Believe and The Secrets We Share\, and Little Comfort\, The Missing Ones\, and Watch Her in the Hester Thursby series. He has been featured in Us Weekly magazine\, received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly\, Kirkus Reviews\, Booklist\, and Library Journal\, and was recognized as one of Six Crime Writers to Watch in Mystery Scene magazine. Edwin lives in Roslindale\, Massachusetts\, with his partner\, Michael\, and his favorite reviewer\, their Lab Edith Ann\, who likes Edwin’s first drafts enough to eat them. A lot of people helped him create this series\, and he is a big believer in paying forward. \n\n\n\n\n\nJenna Blum is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of novels THOSE WHO SAVE US\, THE STORMCHASERS\, and THE LOST FAMILY; novella “The Lucky One” in anthology GRAND CENTRAL; memoir WOODROW ON THE BENCH; audio course “The Author At Work: The Art of Writing Fiction”; and WWII audio drama THE KEY OF LOVE\, available on every major podcast streaming platform. Jenna is one of Oprah’s Top Thirty Women Writers\, with her work published in over 20 countries\, and cofounder/CEO of online author interview platform A Mighty Blaze. Jenna’s first novel\, THOSE WHO SAVE US\, won the Ribalow Prize\, awarded by Hadassah Magazine and adjudged by Elie Wiesel\, and was a Borders pick and the #1 bestselling novel in Holland. THE STORMCHASERS was a Boston Globe bestseller\, a Target Emerging Authors pick\, featured in Elle Magazine\, and a bestseller in France and Holland; THE LOST FAMILY\, also a bestseller\, was an Indiebound pick and garnered starred reviews from all four major trades: Booklist\, Publishers’ Weekly\, Kirkus\, and Library Journal. Jenna’s bestselling memoir WOODROW ON THE BENCH was a Midwestern Booksellers’ pick and is now available in paperback. Jenna’s latest novel\, psychological thriller MURDER YOUR DARLINGS\, is available from Harper Collins 01/13/26. \n\n\nJoseph Moldover\, a clinical neuropsychologist\, is the author of the young adult novels Every Moment After and Just Until. His short fiction has appeared in McSweeney’s Internet Tendency\, Pangyrus\, Stonecoast Review\, MonkeyBicycle\, One Teen Story\, Typehouse\, The MacGuffin\, and elsewhere. From 2020–2023 he co-hosted the online program and podcast Authors Love Bookstores for A Mighty Blaze. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and their four children. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Happens Next: In this twisting domestic suspense thriller from the acclaimed author of The Secrets We Share\, the aftermath of a murder in a quiet New England coastal town reveals a web of dark secrets . . . \nMonreith\, Massachusetts\, was once a small community of whalers and farmers. These days it’s a well-to-do town filled with commuters drawn to its rugged coastline and country roads. A peaceful\, predictable place—until popular restaurateur Laurel Thibodeau is found brutally murdered in her own home. Suspicion naturally falls on Laurel’s husband\, Simon\, who had gambling debts that only her life insurance policy could fix. But there are other rumors too . . . \nAmong the group of six friends gathered for Alice Stone’s fortieth birthday\, theories abound concerning Laurel’s death. Max Barbosa\, police chief\, has heard plenty of them\, as has his longtime friend\, Unitarian minister Georgia Fitzhugh. Local psychiatrist Farley Drake is privy to even more\, gleaning snippets of gossip and information from his patients while closely guarding his own past. \nBut maybe everyone in Monreith has something to hide. Because before this late-summer evening has come to a close\, one of these six will be dead.  And as jealousy\, revenge\, adultery\, and greed converge\, the question becomes not who among these friends might be capable of such a thing\, but—who isn’t? \nTo the End of Reckoning: After a traumatic brain injury alters a curmudgeonly psychiatrist’s mind—leaving him agitated and confused but obsessively observant—he enlists his reluctant son to help investigate a colleague’s mysterious suicide . . . \nTwenty-three-year-old Lukas Moore has returned to his hometown of Faith\, New York\, and left his burgeoning acting career behind to care for his father. Dr. Richard Moore is a psychiatrist known for being nearly as misanthropic as he is brilliant\, but a recent traumatic brain injury has left him dependent on his begrudgingly attentive son and has changed his worldview in unexpected ways. Attuned to the slightest detail\, Dr. Moore now sees mysteries where other people see settled facts—nowhere more so than in the disappearance of his former colleague and neighbor Dr. Jason Grant. \n\nOne year ago\, Jason’s shoes\, watch\, and car were found beside a nearby lake and no trace of him has been found since. The obvious conclusion was suicide\, despite Jason’s youth\, wealth\, and successful career as a child psychiatrist. Only two people question his fate: Richard\, obsessed with fragments of memory\, and Misty\, Jason’s younger sister and Lukas’s high school girlfriend.\nWhen Misty asks for the Moores’ help in finding out what really happened to her brother\, Lukas takes the chance to resolve his father’s obsession and to reconnect with someone he may still have feelings for. As Lukas\, Richard\, and Misty are drawn into the puzzle\, however\, they are forced to confront the secrets behind both Jason’s disappearance and Richard’s injury. Sometimes the deepest mysteries are found in the people we think we know best.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMurder Your Darlings: For every woman who’s ever fallen for a bad man comes a hilarious and eviscerating tale of love\, loss\, and deadlines from New York Times bestselling author Jenna Blum. \nKnown for such brilliant historical novels as Those Who Save Us and The Lost Family\, A Mighty Blaze co-founder and New York Times bestselling author Jenna Blum now offers a contemporary\, suspenseful novel about love\, loss\, and revenge in the world of books. \nSimone “Sam” Vetiver is a mid-career novelist finishing a lukewarm publicity tour while facing a deadline for a new book on which she’s totally blocked. Recently divorced\, Sam is worrying where her life is going when she receives glowing fan mail from stratospherically successful author William Corwyn\, renowned for his female-centric novels. When William and Sam meet and his literary sympathy is as intense as their chemistry\, both writers think they’ve found The One.  But as in their own novels\, things between Sam and William are not what they seem. William has multiple stalkers\, including a scarily persistent one named The Rabbit. He lives on a remote Maine island\, where his writer life resembles The Shining. And when writers turn up dead\, including from The Darlings support group William runs\, Sam has to ask: Is it The Rabbit—William’s #1 Stalker? Another woman scorned? Can William be everything he seems? Narrated by Sam\, William\, and The Rabbit\, Murder Your Darlings is a wickedly witty look at today’s literary landscape and down-the-rabbit-hole tale of how far people will go for love. \n~~ \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/edwin-jenna-and-joseph-murder-has-never-looked-this-good-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T140000
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SUMMARY:Spring out of the Office Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover Hartford’s past in the oldest-surviving colonial site\, founded in 1640. Commemorate America’s 250th and hear stories of struggle and success in the pursuit of freedom and liberty. Learn about the veterans\, family life\, and the perilous events and eventual success of the American Revolution. \nMembers: Free; Non-Members: $8. Please register online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spring-out-of-the-office-tours
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/spring-out-of-the-office-tours-3/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,June 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ancient Burying Ground Association":MAILTO:marydonohue@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T202814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203017Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford in the Gilded Age
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Hartford in the Gilded Age\, a time when the city saw extraordinary economic\, industrial\, and population growth. \nThe walking tour\, led by Foundation Director Beverly Lucas\, explores topics such as industrialization\, immigration\, materialism\, and philanthropy. \nHear about the prominent Morgan and Goodwin families\, Nook Farm residents John & Isabella Hooker\, German immigrant Cuno Helfricht and more. \nAdmission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/hartford-in-the-gilded-age/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,June 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
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SUMMARY:CT Sea Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Essex\, CT – The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will sail into historic downtown Essex on June 12-15\, 2026. \nThis family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea\, free day-time workshops and concerts featuring local and regional maritime performers\, a family stage\, CT River sails\, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing\, a Revolutionary War reenactment and fife and drum parade\, honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration\, a hymn sing\, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the CT River Museum are ticketed events. Ticket sales begin April 11. \nFor more information\, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org\, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CTSeaMusicFest\, Instagram @ct_sea_music_festival\, or contact@ctseamusicfest.org. \nThe CT Sea Music Festival is a project of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp.\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It receives sponsorships from The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA)\, The Folk Music Society of New York\, Inc.\, The Paul Foundation\, and support from The Griswold Inn and The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ct-sea-music-festival/
LOCATION:Essex\, CT\, P.O. Box 611\, Essex\, CT\, 06426
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Conferences, Workshops & Seminars,Demonstration,Family Activity,June 2026,Performances,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maritime Music &amp%3B Tradition Society":MAILTO:sdmurtha@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260421T204010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T204010Z
UID:58287-1781352000-1781357400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Curiosity Heals Genealogy Courses - Family History Narrative
DESCRIPTION:Do you wish you had asked your family elders more questions before they passed? \nDo you wish you had captured their stories? \nDo you wonder about their resilience that made it possible for you to exist? \nIf you have ever asked yourself these questions\, The Bridgeport History Center invites you to join Curiosity Heals\, a new genealogy workshop series starting May 2026. Sessions guide participants through the healing process of researching\, relating to\, documenting\, and honoring their ancestors. \nOver four\, ninety-minute weekly sessions learn how to construct a family tree along with research techniques utilizing digital archives\, how to conduct an intergenerational oral history and apply their family legacy within a historical context. \nResearch fuels storytelling. To bring family history to life\, participants will document their findings by crafting short family history narrative. In class time is provided for writing\, and optional sharing. \nWeekly in-person sessions on Saturdays at The Bridgeport History Center\, located on the third floor of the Burroughs-Saden Library\, 925 Broad Street in downtown Bridgeport. \n\n  \nJune 13th – Family History Narrative\nThe next general progression for genealogy enthusiasts\, come prepared with your family findings to write a family history narrative.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/curiosity-heals-genealogy-courses-family-history-narrative/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Library\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, 06604
CATEGORIES:Activity,June 2026,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgeport History Center":MAILTO:hclibrarian@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260421T203930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203930Z
UID:58213-1781616600-1781623800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Day
DESCRIPTION:Colonial Day at the Stamford History Center\, Tuesday\, June 16\, 2026 (Rain Date: June 17) 1:30 – 3:30 PM At the historic Hoyt-Barnum House and the surrounding grounds of the Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Road\, Stamford\, Connecticut \nIt’s an early dismissal day! \nAll Stamford students\, their siblings\, and caregivers are warmly invited. \nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \nCelebrate the spirit of early America as we honor the 250th anniversary of Independence with an immersive Colonial experience! \nHands-On \n\nWool carding circle\nColonial games: hoop races\nButter churning\nMake your own spinner (ages 8+)\nCreate a corn husk doll (ages 10+)\nTry writing with a quill pen (messy but memorable!)\nHistoric toys: Jacob’s ladder\, ball-and-cup\, spinners\, and more\n\nDemonstrations \n\nLive Farrier Demo with Pony\nCeramics demonstration\nStory Corner: tales of colonial life\nLoom weaving demonstration in the attic\n\nThis special community event brings history to life—connecting students and families to Stamford’s past through interactive learning\, storytelling\, and traditional crafts. \nRegistration \nAdvance registration is strongly encouraged so we can prepare enough supplies for all participants. \nCost:  $20 per family \nParking Information \n\nOn-site parking at Stamford History Center (limited; priority for disabled parking)\nAdditional parking available at Bethany Church\, 2 Scofieldtown Road\n\nColonial Day is the perfect way to celebrate history—right where it happened! Register today and step into the past!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/colonial-day/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,June 2026,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260225T182027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182027Z
UID:57379-1781634600-1781638200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for an evening of stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytime/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,June 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T202824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202824Z
UID:57525-1781690400-1781697600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Planes\, Trains & Automobiles
DESCRIPTION:Hear stories of planes\, trains\, and automobiles on this transportation-themed tour led by Bill MacDonnell. \nMeet a famed barnstormer\, pioneering train engineer\, early auto enthusiast\, railroad tycoon and more. \nAdmission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/planes-trains-automobiles/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,June 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T202633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202633Z
UID:57529-1781949600-1781956800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Streets of Hartford
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how Hartford streets got their names? \nDebbie Alter leads this tour highlighting Cedar Hill Cemetery residents whose names grace the capital city streets. \nFrom Brainard Road to Jewell Street and Fairfield Avenue\, learn about the people who have been immortalized on the streets of Hartford. \nAdmission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-streets-of-hartford/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,June 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T202651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203357Z
UID:57533-1783764000-1783771200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Mark Twain's Companions & Cohorts
DESCRIPTION:While Samuel Clemens\, a.k.a. Mark Twain\, is laid to rest in Elmira\, New York\, many of his Hartford companions and cohorts are interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery. \nLearn about Twain’s life and his many Nook Farm friends\, neighbors\, and colleagues during this tour led by Steve Courtney. \nAdmission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation and Mark Twain House & Museum members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/mark-twains-companions-cohorts/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,July 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T202708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203345Z
UID:57539-1784109600-1784116800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Angels Among Us
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the angelic figures that grace the landscape of Cedar Hill Cemetery. \nConnie Robinson will acquaint you with the Angels of Mercy\, Life\, Peace\, and more on this tour of the historic cemetery. \nAdmission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/angels-among-us/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,July 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T202841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203059Z
UID:57543-1784368800-1784376000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:A Civil War Soldier
DESCRIPTION:Hear poignant stories of Civil War soldiers laid to rest at Cedar Hill on this new tour of the historic cemetery. \nBeverly Lucas will share the stories of men who died in service as well as those who made it safely home. The tour offers a moving glimpse into courage\, loss\, survival\, and remembrance. \nAdmission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-civil-war-soldier/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,July 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
UID:57281-1785747600-1785758400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day. \nMonday\, August 3\, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave\, make a sparkling shad\, and compete in colonial-era games. \nTuesday\, August 4\, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  In honor of the American Revolution\, students will set up a soldier’s tent\, discover the music of the fife and drum\, and learn the beautiful science of cartography. \nWednesday\, August 5\, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains\, bridges\, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals\, build a boat that floats\, and a rail that won’t fail. \nThursday\, August 6\, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900\, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons. \nFriday\, August 7\, Modernizing Moments. Radio\, television\, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection\, explore the science behind these technologies\, and refresh themselves with a signature soda. \nRegistration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kids-hands-on-history-summer-program/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
UID:57283-1785834000-1785844800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day. \nMonday\, August 3\, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave\, make a sparkling shad\, and compete in colonial-era games. \nTuesday\, August 4\, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  In honor of the American Revolution\, students will set up a soldier’s tent\, discover the music of the fife and drum\, and learn the beautiful science of cartography. \nWednesday\, August 5\, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains\, bridges\, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals\, build a boat that floats\, and a rail that won’t fail. \nThursday\, August 6\, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900\, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons. \nFriday\, August 7\, Modernizing Moments. Radio\, television\, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection\, explore the science behind these technologies\, and refresh themselves with a signature soda. \nRegistration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kids-hands-on-history-summer-program-2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
UID:57284-1785920400-1785931200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day. \nMonday\, August 3\, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave\, make a sparkling shad\, and compete in colonial-era games. \nTuesday\, August 4\, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  In honor of the American Revolution\, students will set up a soldier’s tent\, discover the music of the fife and drum\, and learn the beautiful science of cartography. \nWednesday\, August 5\, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains\, bridges\, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals\, build a boat that floats\, and a rail that won’t fail. \nThursday\, August 6\, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900\, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons. \nFriday\, August 7\, Modernizing Moments. Radio\, television\, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection\, explore the science behind these technologies\, and refresh themselves with a signature soda. \nRegistration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kids-hands-on-history-summer-program-2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
UID:57285-1786006800-1786017600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day. \nMonday\, August 3\, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave\, make a sparkling shad\, and compete in colonial-era games. \nTuesday\, August 4\, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  In honor of the American Revolution\, students will set up a soldier’s tent\, discover the music of the fife and drum\, and learn the beautiful science of cartography. \nWednesday\, August 5\, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains\, bridges\, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals\, build a boat that floats\, and a rail that won’t fail. \nThursday\, August 6\, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900\, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons. \nFriday\, August 7\, Modernizing Moments. Radio\, television\, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection\, explore the science behind these technologies\, and refresh themselves with a signature soda. \nRegistration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kids-hands-on-history-summer-program-2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T203125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203125Z
UID:57550-1786041000-1786046400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Sunset Notables
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and beauty of Cedar Hill Cemetery on this tour showcasing some of its most celebrated residents and renowned monuments. \nLearn about General Griffin Stedman\, John Pierpont Morgan\, Katharine Hepburn and more. Participants will enjoy watching the sun set during the walk. \nAdmission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/sunset-notables/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203257Z
UID:57286-1786093200-1786104000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day. \nMonday\, August 3\, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave\, make a sparkling shad\, and compete in colonial-era games. \nTuesday\, August 4\, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  In honor of the American Revolution\, students will set up a soldier’s tent\, discover the music of the fife and drum\, and learn the beautiful science of cartography. \nWednesday\, August 5\, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains\, bridges\, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals\, build a boat that floats\, and a rail that won’t fail. \nThursday\, August 6\, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900\, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons. \nFriday\, August 7\, Modernizing Moments. Radio\, television\, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection\, explore the science behind these technologies\, and refresh themselves with a signature soda. \nRegistration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kids-hands-on-history-summer-program-2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T203145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203145Z
UID:57554-1786183200-1786190400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Patent Pending: Inventors of Cedar Hill
DESCRIPTION:Meet Cedar Hill’s ingenious inventors. Hear about Gallaudet’s airplane\, Colt’s revolver\, Gray’s pay telephone and more creative inventions. \nFoundation Director Beverly Lucas leads this new tour of the historic cemetery. \nAdmission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/patent-pending-inventors-of-cedar-hill/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Patent-Pending.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125616
CREATED:20260303T203203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203203Z
UID:57558-1787133600-1787140800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Plot Thickens
DESCRIPTION:Hear stories that sound like film scripts – leaving you to wonder who should star in the movie – a Communist spy\, a runaway Prince\, an infamous gambler\, and more. \nWendi Vance leads this intriguing tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery. \nAdmission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive. \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-plot-thickens/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings
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END:VCALENDAR