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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Windsor Human Relations Commission and Windsor Historical Society for an afternoon of joy\, culture\, and community on the historic Palisado Green. Starting at 4 p.m.\, enjoy family-friendly crafts\, engaging story readings\, a bounce house\, lively performances by Magic Soul Academy drumline\, and delicious food from fantastic local food trucks. Come celebrate freedom\, history\, and togetherness with your friends and neighbors! \nAt 7 p.m.\, gather around a fire on grounds once walked by people enslaved in Windsor\, and take part in our annual audience-led firelight reading. This year’s reading is Lemuel Haynes’ 1776 essay\, “Liberty Further Extended.” Born in West Hartford in 1753\, Haynes was America’s first Black ordained minister. In this contemporary response to the Declaration of Independence\, Haynes argues against slavery\, calls out the hypocrisy of American’s war for “independence\,” and advocates for a better\, freer future. Participants are welcome to either take part and read the words or listen and reflect on this important piece of abolitionist history. \nBoth programs are outside. In the case of heavy rain\, both programs will be moved indoors to Windsor Historical Society facilities. \nThis program is part of Windsor Historical Society’s WindsorCT250 commemoration activities. For more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Family Activity,June 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260609T130253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130253Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive: Preserving Folklife Through Sound
DESCRIPTION:Join Fairfield Public Library for a fascinating lecture with folklorist and researcher Derek Piotr\, founder of The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive. \nThe Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive was established by Derek Piotr in August 2022. The Archive contains over 1\,500 audio recordings made from March 2020 onward\, and preserves diverse representations of folklife; ballads\, hymns\, tales\, poems\, children’s songs\, and interviews among them. The focus of this collection is on the “non-singer”: someone with no background in musical performance who can nevertheless relate a song or folkloric memory. In this lecture\, Derek will walk you through the process of journeying everywhere from Iceland to Appalachia to record these songs from non-musicians\, as well as the organization and development of the Archive as a web-based repository. \nPlease register.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/exploring-the-derek-piotr-fieldwork-archive-preserving-folklife-through-sound/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:Arts,June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T205056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205056Z
UID:58493-1781805600-1781811000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: They Dare to Learn: Portraits of Courage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and inspiring workshop that blends history\, storytelling\, and creative expression. \nMaster Teaching Artist Ed Johnetta Miller will share the true story of the brave young Black women who attended Prudence Crandall’s School for Young Black Girls in Canterbury\, Connecticut. This story will be brought to life as Ed Johnetta shares some of her exquisite quilts that commemorate these young women. Then\, create your own expressive collage portraits using a variety of images and materials. Each artwork will honor courage\, resilience\, and the power of learning\, and provide participants with the opportunity to reflect on how commemoration helps us understand our present moment\, and provide a foundation for a community’s ongoing vitality. No art experience necessary. All materials provided! \nTICKETS $10 General Admission $5 Members Free for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150+ Cost includes all materials. This workshop is part of “By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\,” a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/workshop-they-dare-to-learn-portraits-of-courage/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,June 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:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260618T135208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T135208Z
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SUMMARY:Lifetime of Looking
DESCRIPTION:Lifetime of Looking is a public program at the Bruce for adults experiencing cognitive decline\, such as Alzheimer’s Disease\, and their family members and caregivers. During this guided\, interactive program\, trained educators provide the opportunity for conversation and discussion through art on exhibit and creative art-making opportunities. \nPrograms take place one Thursday each month from 2–3:30pm. The program is free with Museum admission and advanced registration is required. Please contact Stephanie Rice at srice@brucemuseum.org or (203) 413-6743 to sign up or for further information.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lifetime-of-looking-2/
LOCATION:1 Museum Dr\, One Museum Drive\, www.brucemuseum.org\, Greenwich\, 06830
CATEGORIES:Activity,June 2026,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260303T202824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T071607Z
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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. Les joueurs du casino 1xbet téléchargent le programme pour accéder aux slots avec tours gratuits et aux paris football. Le bookmaker propose des jeux crash. Le lien 1xbet 2026 télécharger pour casino et paris fournit le fichier. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260609T130131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130131Z
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SUMMARY:1776 at 250: Celebrating America's History with Song & Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging lecture hosted by Professor Gil Harel\, exploring the iconic musical 1776 in the context of America’s 250th birthday in 2026. This talk will delve into how the musical\, first performed in 1969\, vividly portrays the struggles and compromises surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, capturing the revolutionary spirit of the nation’s founding.  As we approach the semiquincentennial\, Professor Harel will discuss how 1776 not only celebrates America’s birth but also confronts its complexities\, such as the debate over slavery\, as seen in powerful songs like “Molasses to Rum.” \nPlease register.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/1776-at-250-celebrating-americas-history-with-song-story/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260225T182027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182027Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
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/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,June 2026,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T204950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204950Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Early Music Festival: Seven Times Salt – From Plimoth to Yorktown: Music of Early America
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 14 | 5:00 PM | Red Barn\, Mitchell College\, 629-A Montauk Avenue\, New London\n Seven Times Salt – From Plimoth to Yorktown: Music of Early America\n Celebrate America’s early musical history with songs from the first settlers to the Revolutionary era\, including works by Thomas Arne and William Billings\, and a pleasing variety of 18th century dance tunes.  Tickets are $40 in advance ($45 at the door). $20 for under 40s. FREE for students of all ages.  Visit website for discounts and packages.  \nOn the brink of our nation’s 250th birthday\, Seven Times Salt’s tour of early New England traces a musical lineage extending from the first settlers at Plimoth to their descendants’ eventual victory at Yorktown. English catches and early hymns lead to songs of liberty\, rants against taxation and tyranny\, wartime laments\, and even some of George Washington’s favorite dance tunes. The program includes works by Thomas Arne and William Billings\, selections from the Ainsworth Psalter and the Bay Psalm Book\, and a pleasing variety of dance tunes from 18th-century American manuscripts. \nProgram subject to change.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/connecticut-early-music-festival-seven-times-salt-from-plimoth-to-yorktown-music-of-early-america/
LOCATION:Red Barn\, Mitchell College\, 629 Montauk Avenue\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Family Activity,June 2026,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Early Music Society":MAILTO:ctearlymusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260609T130056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130056Z
UID:58681-1781445600-1781452800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Cinema at the Bruce and Avon Theater presents: Frida Kahlo
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, June 14 in partnership with Avon Theater as we show the documentary\, Frida Kahlo. \nTake a journey through the life of a true icon\, take a closer look at her art\, and discover the true story of Frida Kahlo’s rebellious\, passionate\, and turbulent life.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/cinema-at-the-bruce-and-avon-theater-presents-frida-kahlo/
LOCATION:1 Museum Dr\, One Museum Drive\, www.brucemuseum.org\, Greenwich\, 06830
CATEGORIES:Activity,June 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260609T130030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130030Z
UID:58691-1781445600-1781451000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:“Whales\, Whaling\, and Whalemen” at the Pardee-Morris House
DESCRIPTION:The global whale population was decimated by the 20th century due to commercial whaling. Thankfully\, fragile whale populations are now actively recovering. Mystic Seaport Museum Education Specialist Anthony Riccio says understanding how we got to this point is important\, especially for anyone with an interest or connection to the sea. Riccio will bring his whale knowledge and some hands-on whaling artifacts to the Pardee-Morris House during\, “Whales\, Whaling\, and Whalemen\,” on Sunday\, June 14\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. Register for the free NH250 program here. Weather updates are posted on Facebook\, Instagram and www.newhavenmuseum.org. \nDuring his presentation\, Riccio will take an in-depth look at New England’s lost industry\, the whaling trade. From colonial origins to economic heights in the 19th century\, Riccio will highlight the mechanics of the whaling craft as well as the individuals who sustained the trade for over two centuries. \nRiccio will untangle the nuances of whaling in the 19th century\, as conducted by the crew of the Charles W. Morgan\, a whaling vessel now located at Mystic Seaport Museum\, in comparison to the heavily industrialized practices of 20th-century whalers. He hopes the public will feel a greater connection to the stories of the sailors themselves\, noting\, “Even though life at sea is very different from life ashore\, I think we can find common ground.” \nRiccio will also discuss direct and indirect connections to whaling in New Haven. He cites the Henry expedition\, partially funded by Eli Whitney\, which sailed in the 1820s to help open Pacific whaling grounds. He notes that the commercial products of whaling—oil and baleen—were even more prevalent than ships in 19th-century New Haven. \n“Living in Connecticut\, with its incredible array of cultural resources\, has made it possible and easy for me to access stories and sources related to this topic\,” Riccio says. “And my work as a museum professional at Mystic Seaport Museum has immersed me in our regional whaling history.” \nVisitors are welcome to bring chairs and picnics and stay for the afternoon. Free tours of the historic house are available 12-4 p.m. New Haven Museum thanks community partner WSHU 91.1 FM for supporting the 2026 summer season.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/whales-whaling-and-whalemen-at-the-pardee-morris-house/
LOCATION:The Pardee-Morris House\, 325 Lighthouse Rd.\, New Haven\, 06512
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T205442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205442Z
UID:58631-1781348400-1781352000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Free Guided Tour for CT Open House Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the people\, places\, and events that took place through the fascinating gravestones of hundreds of individuals in this historic site in downtown Hartford. The Ancient Burying Ground is Hartford’s oldest surviving historic site\, established in 1640. Over 400 gravestones remain today that tell the stories of Hartford’s colonial past. \nMeet inside the Ancient Burying Ground\, located at 679 Main Street\, Hartford\, at the Founders Monument.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/free-guided-tour-for-ct-open-house-day/
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:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T204604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204604Z
UID:58467-1781344800-1781366400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Windsor House Tour: History at Home returns June 13 as Historical Society Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Windsor Historical Society invites residents and visitors alike to experience the Windsor House Tour June 13\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, the Historical Society’s biennial fundraising event celebrating the town’s rich architectural heritage and community spirit. This popular event offers a rare opportunity to step inside distinctive Windsor homes while helping support the Society’s ongoing work to share Windsor’s evolving history. This year nearly all tour homes are located along historic Route 159\, formerly known as the Upper Boston Post Road. \nFrom longtime history lovers to first-time attendees\, guests will enjoy an inspiring look at beautifully maintained and creatively lived-in homes that reflect the character and style of Windsor living. The House Tour has become a cherished community tradition\, drawing attendees from across the region for a day of discovery\, design inspiration\, and appreciation for one of Connecticut’s most notable towns. \nTickets are available in person at The Bean@226\, all three of Windsor Federal’s Windsor locations\, and online at windsorhistoricalsociety.org/events. Purchasing a ticket not only grants admission to this memorable event but also supports the Historical Society’s educational and preservation efforts. \nWhether you are passionate about architecture and design\, curious about Windsor’s hidden gems\, or simply looking for a way to support a local nonprofit\, the Windsor House Tour offers something for everyone. Early ticket purchase is encouraged. Part of https://windsorct250.org/events/ \nFor more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/windsor-house-tour-history-at-home-returns-june-13-as-historical-society-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,June 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260609T125914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T125914Z
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SUMMARY:American Museum of Tort Law Farmer's Market & Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Connecticut Open House Day at the American Museum of Tort Law! 🎉 \nJoin us on Saturday\, June 13 for a day of history\, community\, and local shopping! \n✅ FREE Museum Admission all day as part of Connecticut Open House Day 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n 📚 Book Signing with T.C. Morrison at 11:00 AM featuring his newest book\, available for purchase on-site\n 🛍️ Farmers Market from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the museum parking lot\, featuring local vendors\, artisans\, and fresh products \nBring your family\, explore the nation’s only museum dedicated to tort law and civil justice\, meet a local author\, and support local businesses—all in one place! \n📍 American Museum of Tort Law\n 654 Main Street\, Winsted\, CT \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/american-museum-of-tort-law-farmers-market-book-signing/
LOCATION:American Museum of Tort Law\, 654 Main Street\, Winsted\, CT\, 06098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,CT Open House Day,June 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="AMTL":MAILTO:melissa.bird@tortmuseum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260408T171855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171855Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T204516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204516Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Migration in Hartford
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public! \nJoin us at the Connecticut Museum with Dr. Channon Miller of Trinity College\, who will discuss the impact of the early 20th-century migration of Black Americans from the South to Northern cities. The Great Migration is a story of Black way making in America. In this talk with Dr. Miller\, the North End of Hartford’s place in this national mosaic comes to life with its accounting of how Black people in the area moved towards freedom and possibility on a terrain of struggle. \nCome early to view our new exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nSpace is limited! Get free tickets to reserve your spot. \nThis program was developed as a companion program to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series\, organized by Smithsonian Affiliations.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-great-migration-in-hartford-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260303T202421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202421Z
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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:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T204424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204424Z
UID:58489-1781006400-1781010000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Mary Barlow: Hartford’s World War II Heroine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation as award-winning author Orice Jenkins discusses one heroic resident of Hartford’s North End. \nMary Jewel Barlow was one of only three members of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion who died in service during World War II\, and one of only four women buried in the Normandy American Cemetery. Though erased from popular memory for decades\, her legacy connects directly to Hartford’s historic Clay Arsenal neighborhood and to one of Connecticut’s most prominent Black families. Genealogical research reveals Barlow not as a fictionalized figure from a movie\, but as a real young woman whose sacrifice deserves recognition. \nThis virtual event is FREE and open to the public. Get free tickets at connecticutmuseum.org to receive the Zoom link. \nThis program series is generously supported by Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio. \nAbout the Speaker:\nOrice Jenkins is an independent scholar\, multi-genre troubadour\, and award-winning author\, originally from Hartford\, Connecticut. His work spans music\, genealogy\, and public education\, focused on uncovering forgotten stories and keeping cultural traditions alive. Jenkins’ research has been featured in The Washington Post\, National Parks Magazine\, PBS’ Finding Your Roots\, and the Journal of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-mary-barlow-hartfords-world-war-ii-heroine/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T183000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T204148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204148Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Early Music Festival: Baroque Remix – Reimagining Bach and Pergolesi
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 7 | 5:00 PM | Harkness Chapel\, Connecticut College\, New London\n Baroque Remix – Reimagining Bach and Pergolesi\n J.S. Bach’s Peasant Cantata and G.B. Pergolesi’s La Serva Padrona are reimagined for modern audiences\, featuring overbearing bosses and frazzled assistants\, and performed by soprano Sonja Tengblad and baritone David McFerrin. Tickets are $40 in advance ($45 at the door). $20 for under 40 years.  FREE for students of any age.  Discounts and packages available on our website.  \n  \nBAROQUE REMIX \nReimagining Bach and Pergolesi \nJ.S. Bach\, Peasant Cantata\, BWV 212 \nG.B. Pergolesi\, La Serva Padrona \nSonja Tengblad\, soprano and David McFerrin\, baritone \nBaroque Remix recreates a performance in Leipzig’s Cafe Zimmermann. While retaining the bones of the original libretti\, the subject matter has been reimagined to resonate for a 21st century audience\, featuring overbearing bosses\, frazzled administrative assistants\, and…Alexa! \nDoors will open at 4:30 PM.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/connecticut-early-music-festival-baroque-remix-reimagining-bach-and-pergolesi/
LOCATION:Harkness Chapel\, Connecticut College\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration,June 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Early Music Society":MAILTO:earlymusicct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T204333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204333Z
UID:58328-1780844400-1780855200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Mad For Modern: A Japanese Influenced Modern\, House Talk & Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tour a remarkable 1930s home featuring a carefully curated collection of art and furniture\, walk its peaceful Japanese-inspired garden\, and learn more about the legacy of the man who built it – all in one exclusive afternoon in June as the Ridgefield Historical Society kicks off its “Mad for Modern” series. \n\n\n“Japanese-influenced Modern: House Talk and Garden Walk” will be held 3-6 p.m. Sunday\, June 7. Advance reservation required. Tickets on sale now at ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/programs-events.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/mad-for-modern-a-japanese-influenced-modern-house-talk-garden-walk/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,June 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T204304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204304Z
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SUMMARY:Open Hours: Explore Our Exhibits At The Weston History And Culture Center!
DESCRIPTION:Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer \nIn the Visitors Center: \nSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom\, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution\, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. \nLocal Patriots & Loyalists of the American Revolution: Learn about those who were for and against the Revolutionary War in this exhibit that features people from the Weston/Fairfield\, Wilton/Norwalk and Ridgefield. \nIn the historic Coley Barn: \nWeston at Work: Come explore the history of agriculture\, manufacturing\, and textile production in Weston and Connecticut in the new\, interactive exhibit\, “Weston at Work”. Children can card wool\, weave on a loom\, use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale and more! \nIn the Historic Coley House: \nGuided Tour – Life in the 1940s:Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House\, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived\, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. \nStroll through the Daniel E. Offutt\, III Sculpture Garden on our glorious 3.7 acre property.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/open-hours-explore-our-exhibits-at-the-weston-history-and-culture-center/
LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,June 2026,Ongoing Exhibits
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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:20260607T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T204239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204239Z
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SUMMARY:Aw\, Shucks! The Extraordinary History & Outlook for CT Oysters
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut oysters are so good they were designated the state shellfish in 1989. Historians will tell you\, however\, that this was not always the case. New Haven Museum will kick off the summer season of the Pardee-Morris House with two fascinating accounts of one of our oldest heritage foods and demonstrate how the modest mollusk is helping to preserve the Connecticut coastline\, during\, “Aw\, Shucks! The Extraordinary History & Outlook for CT Oysters.” The NH250 program will be held on Sunday\, June 7\, 2026\, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Weather updates on Facebook\, Instagram and newhavenmuseum.org. Register here. \nAt 12:30 p.m. Tim Macklin will demonstrate the critical role oysters play in our ecosystem\, and how the nonprofit he cofounded\, Collective Oyster Recycling and Restoration (CORR)\, is taking a deep dive into how oyster shells are helping to preserve the coastline for future generations. \nAt 2 p.m.\, Brett Palfreyman\, associate professor of American history at Wagner College\, will present the story of how the bountiful bivalves that were once a dietary staple were declared unsafe to eat by the early 1900s (after years of overharvesting and increasing pollution)\, during his presentation\, “Bringing Oysters Back to the Northeast.” \nMacklin ‘s presentation\, “Shell Recycling & Oyster Habitat Restoration\,“ will offer insight into shell recycling\, oyster-habitat restoration\, and the environmental benefit oysters bring to Long Island Sound. Macklin maintains that oysters contribute significantly to the natural environment by forming reefs that provide new habitats for hundreds of marine species.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/aw-shucks-the-extraordinary-history-outlook-for-ct-oysters/
LOCATION:The Pardee-Morris House\, 325 Lighthouse Rd.\, New Haven\, 06512
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T183000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T204119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204119Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Early Music Festival: Ensemble Origo – Saravanda! Dances of New Spain
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 6 | 5:00 PM | Chester Meeting House\, 4 Liberty Street\, Chester\n Ensemble Origo – Saravanda! Dances of New Spain\n Tracing the origins of the sarabande and chaconne\, Ensemble Origo explores the vibrant cross-cultural roots of these iconic Baroque dances\, from New Spain’s indigenous and African communities to the European courts. A dancer joins the ensemble to demonstrate the 17th-century forms. A reception follows the concert. Tickets are $40 in advance ($45 at the door). $20 for under 40s. and FREE for students of any age.  For discounts on multiple concerts\, please visit our website.  \nThough the sarabande and the chaconne were stylized sections of courtly suites by Baroque composers such as Scarlatti and Bach\, their origins are far removed from any European court\, stemming instead from New Spain. In a book about the Spanish colony in 1579\, a Dominican friar described the sarabande as a lascivious dance and identified it with the indigenous population. However\, at least one surviving song — a villancico for Christmas — links it with enslaved Africans\, suggesting that both populations were involved in the creation of the genre. A dancer joins the ensemble’s instrumentalists to demonstrate both of these 17-century courtly dances in relation to early dances from New Spain. The concert sketches the printing history of both genres (which were related at one time) from simple guitar strumming patterns to the stylized instrumental works adopted by hundreds of European composers in the centuries that followed. The program aims to bring what is known of the genres’ lost—or suppressed—histories to light\, thus rethinking Eurocentric notions of these distinctive musical genres\, their history\, and their trajectory.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/connecticut-early-music-festival-ensemble-origo-saravanda-dances-of-new-spain/
LOCATION:Chester Meeting House\, 4 Liberty Street\, Chester\, CT\, 06412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration,June 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Early Music Society":MAILTO:earlymusicct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260527T203901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T203901Z
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SUMMARY:Made to Last: Textiles of Early Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:FREE but registration is required. \nCome learn about the thread that textile arts weaves through American history. \nMargaret Liljedahl will be presenting over 300 years of weaving arts; its pivotal role in American homes and significance in our early economy. \nTextile production was a critical part of the economy and culture of colonial New England\, the echoes of which can still be heard today! \nParticipants will have the chance to see examples of antique fiber processing equipment from around Connecticut and learn about how they have been used for the past 300+ years. After the talk\, Margaret will demonstrate weaving live on a loom. No prior weaving knowledge or experience necessary! \nThis event is part of the “America 250: The Revolutionary Spirit Lecture Series” co-sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library\, The Weston History & Culture Center and the League of Women Voters of Weston\, with funding from the Weston America 250 Advisory Group. \nAbout the Presenter: Margaret Liljedahl is a West Hartford native who had her first encounter with an antique loom at a CT museum. Over the past decade\, Margaret has studied historical weaving techniques and has the privilege of working with several historical sites and museums across Connecticut and New York to get their barn looms singing again. She is an active member of the Handweavers Guild of Connecticut and is passionate about connecting antique fiber equipment with locals who still know how to use them.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/made-to-last-textiles-of-early-connecticut/
LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &amp%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260327T205018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T205018Z
UID:57906-1780754400-1780758000@cthumanities.org
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:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T060030
CREATED:20260303T202614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202614Z
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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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SUMMARY:Film Screening of Bessie (2015)
DESCRIPTION:MoCACT welcomes the Avon Theatre’s Avon on Tour for a special screening of HBO’s Emmy Award-winning Bessie (2015)\, starring Queen Latifah as legendary blues artist Bessie Smith. Presented in conjunction with our exhibition Art\, Jazz + the Blues\, the film offers a powerful portrait of the music\, artistry\, and era that inspired works on view here through June 7. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the film in the galleries alongside Eric von Schmidt’s Blues Women\, which features Smith’s likeness.\n\nThursday\, June 4\, 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm)\nFREE\nat MoCACT – 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport CT
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/film-screening-of-bessie-2015/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family Activity,June 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org
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SUMMARY:“The Pizza Party” Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Behind every world record is a little chaos. Attempting to cook and serve 10\,000 pizza slices to 4\,525 hungry pizza fanatics in three hours was nuts\, but it worked. The New Haven Museum (NHM) will welcome pizza guru Colin M. Caplan for the premiere of “The Pizza Party\,” a documentary celebrating the world’s largest pizza party on the New Haven Green. The screening\, on Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\, at 6 p.m.\, is part of NHM’s “Monthly Slice” series in conjunction with the exhibition\, “Pronounced Ah-Beetz.” Free with regular museum admission. Register here. \n“The Pizza Party” serves up the deliciously stressful story of New Haven’s epic September 2025 “world’s biggest pizza bash.” Faced with mountains of rules\, nonstop pressure\, and the challenge of cooking and devouring all that pizza\, the organizers\, including Caplan\, made history\, and earned the city a Guinness World Records title for the “largest pizza party.” \nDirected by Gorman Bechard (“Pizza A Love Story”)\, the film will be followed by a lively talk-back with Caplan featuring behind-the-scenes stories\, pizza-party drama\, and details that didn’t make the final cut. “The film offers a tasty look at the greatest party of all time\,” Berchard says. “And\, if you were there\, you might just be in it!” \nThe “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” exhibition at NHM includes first-hand oral histories and pizza-related artifacts from personal collections\, video footage adapted from the documentary and photographs. The exhibition’s title comes from the way many people mispronounce the word apizza\, which originally grew out of the Italian la pizza. The exhibition will remain on view through October 2027.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-pizza-party-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Ongoing Exhibits,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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