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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000
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SUMMARY:Black Inventors Who Made the Stuff Around Us
DESCRIPTION:The movie “Hidden Figures” has shown there are many aspects of history that remain unknown. Dr. Ainissa Ramirez will share inventions that were created by Black inventors—from the light bulb to the mailbox to the ice cream scoop—during her presentation\, “Black Inventors Who Made the Stuff Around Us\,” at the New Haven Museum on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. Preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here. The NH250 event is free with regular museum admission. \nFrom Jim West’s microphone to mathematician Gladys West’s pioneering work in creating GPS\, Ramirez will feature the life and work of Black innovators who made things we use every day.  She will also share the work and life of New Haven’s own Sarah Boone (1832-1904)\, who was awarded one of the first U.S. patents given to an African American woman for her improvements to the ironing board. Her invention made it possible to iron corsets and other tight-fitting clothing that were in fashion at the time. Boone worked as a dressmaker and lived at 30 Winter Street in New Haven and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/black-inventors-who-made-the-stuff-around-us/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Discussion,February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000
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SUMMARY:Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon Feb. 13
DESCRIPTION:Do you believe that history should be accessible to everyone? Can you read cursive? Then come to Windsor Historical Society Friday\, February 13th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to take part in the nationwide Douglass Day celebration! \nDouglass Day is an annual celebration Frederick Douglass’s legacy. Participants gather each year to communally transcribe documents from a Black history archives collection to help make them more widely accessible to researchers. This year\, participants will transcribe records from the Colored Conventions Project. The Colored Conventions include rich\, historical documents and debates that speak directly to the fight today to secure and preserve citizenship and civil rights. \nWindsor Historical Society will host the transcribe-a-thon in their event space. Snacks and tech support will be provided. Participants must bring their own laptop or tablet. This event is drop in\, drop out. Transcribers may stay for as long or as short a time as they please. Participation is free. Preregistration is encouraged. \nFor more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/douglass-day-transcribe-a-thon-feb-13/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,February 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260206T162515Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Valentine's Day with  George and Martha Washington at Mill Hill
DESCRIPTION:The Norwalk Historical Society presents a special Valentine’s Day program\, The Courtship of George Washington and Martha Custis\, on Saturday\, February 14\, 2026\, at 2:00 p.m. at Mill Hill Historic Park – Town House\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT. Snow Date: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026. \nHistorical interpreters Michael and Maria Grillo will bring to life the romance of our country’s first “First Couple\,” sharing the story of George and Martha’s courtship while offering fascinating insight into 18th-century courting customs among America’s upper classes. As Michael notes\, “bringing characters out of the pages of history and breathing life into them” helps audiences better understand historical events by allowing them to “see\, touch\, or feel the past.” \nGuests will enjoy tea and light snacks as they step back in time for this engaging and romantic afternoon. \nFor More Info & Tickets:  https://bit.ly/3Mb06Ge \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s educational programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/celebrate-valentines-day-with-george-and-martha-washington-at-mill-hill/
LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall St.\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,February 2026,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
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SUMMARY:All That Makes Life Bright
DESCRIPTION:On a quest to make a better life for themselves and their families\, three activists connect with people and artifacts on this plane and the next. Join us as we look at letters\, spirit journals\, and funerary jewelry in this year’s All That Makes Life Bright. Sip wine\, eat chocolate\, engage in 19th-century Valentine’s Day\, and view objects from the collections. \nBefore the tour begins\, guests are invited to:\n🍷 Sip wine and savor chocolate in a Valentine’s Day ambiance\n💌 Explore letters from Harriet Jacobs and Isabella Beecher Hooker\n📜 Read Harriet Jacob’s gold embossed letter\n📃 Read Harriet Stowe’s letter of support for Reverend Strother\n🪶 Read Isabella Beecher Hooker’s letter of astonishment at her daughter’s reaction to suffrage\n💫 View mourning jewelry\n🖋 Victorian valentines \nAt 3:30 & 4:00 PM\, the experience deepens as guests step into the historic home for an exclusive Spirits Tour\, uncovering the power of spiritualism to transform a struggle for freedom and equal rights. \nThis is a one-night-only event blending history\, intrigue\, and the allure of love on this plane and the next. \n❤️ Space is limited — reserve your spot now!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/all-that-makes-life-bright/
LOCATION:Harriet Beecher Stowe Center\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T123000
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CREATED:20260107T144907Z
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Every wonder what it takes to become a ballet dancer? “Backstage at the Ballet” is a 50-minute introduction to classroom ballet\, jazz\, and classical dance which highlights the dedication and strength required. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 779-5383\, or visit https://www.killinglypl.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-5/
LOCATION:Killingly Public Library\, 25 Westcott Rd\, Danielson\, CT\, 06239\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260120T222702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222702Z
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SUMMARY:Blood Countess: Murder\, Betrayal\, and the Making of a Monster/Virtual Author Event with Shelley Puhak
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation with Shelley Puhak\, to celebrate the release of her new book\, The Blood Countess: Murder\, Betrayal\, and the Making of a Monster.  \nThere have long been whispers\, coming from the castle; from the village square; from the dark woods. The great lady— a countess\, from one of Europe’s oldest families— is a vicious killer. Some even say she bathes in the blood of her victims. When the king’s men force their way into her manor house\, she has blood on her hands\, caught in the act of murdering yet another of her maids. She is walled up in a tower and never seen again\, except in the uppermost barred window\, where she broods over the countryside\, cursing all those who dared speak up against her. \nFor over 50 years\, the Guinness Book of World Records has insisted that 17th century Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Bathory was the world’s most prolific female serial killer. This summer\, however\, Guinness quietly revoked that title. Although they did not exonerate Bathory\, they walked back their claims\, stating that “her life history is so shrouded in legend that it is impossible to separate fact from fiction.” \nIn The Blood Countess\, bestselling author Shelley Puhak challenges that assertion\, showing that it is possible to excavate the true story. This is the first English-language biography of Elizabeth Bathory since 1997\, and it makes use of new archival evidence and new translations of old documents to settle the question of Bathory’s guilt once and for all. With the breathlessness of a whodunit\, Shelley traces the Countess’s downfall\, bringing to life an assertive woman leader in a world sliding into anti-scientific\, reactionary darkness—a world where nothing is ever as it seems. In this exhilarating narrative\, Puhak renders a vivid portrait of a tumultuous time\, revealing just how far we will go to destroy a woman in power. \nSHELLEY PUHAK writes literary nonfiction and poetry informed by rigorous historical research. Her prose has appeared in The Atlantic\, Smithsonian\, andVirginia Quarterly Review; been anthologized in Best American Travel Writing; and designated as Notable in four editions of Best American Essays. Her nonfiction debut The Dark Queens (Bloomsbury 2022)\, exploring the little-known queens Brunhild and Fredegund\, was a national bestseller and a USA Today Best Books selection\, an Amazon Editors’ Pick\, and a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist. Her second book The Blood Countess\, a reexamination of the notorious Elizabeth Bathory\, will be released in February 2026. \n​Shelley is also the author of three award-winning books of poetry. The most recent is Harbinger\, a National Poetry Series selection (Ecco/ HarperCollins 2022). Her poetry has appeared in journals such as Missouri Review\, Shenandoah\, and Verse Daily and been awarded the Anthony Hecht Prize\, the Towson Prize for Literature\, and two Maryland State Arts Council grants.  Learn more here. \nPlease register; Zoom links will go out the day before the event.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/blood-countess-murder-betrayal-and-the-making-of-a-monster-virtual-author-event-with-shelley-puhak/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:February 2026,Virtual Event,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
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SUMMARY:Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event to reflect on America at 250! \nAuthor Damien Cregeau will present material from this new book\, Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution. The book tells the fascinating stories of the famous artist as he not only struggles to become an artist but also fights in combat as an aide de camp. It also illustrates his talented but troubled sister\, Faith Trumbull Huntington\, her husband\, General Jedediah Huntington\, his brother\, Colonel Ebenezer Huntington\, and Samuel Webb of Wethersfield\, who served as an aide de camp to Generals Putnam and Washington\, fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill and eventually held the Bible at Washington’s Presidential Inauguration in 1789. \nThis presentation brings these stories to life with a wonderful set of paintings by John Trumbull as well as the artwork of Faith (some of which are in the collection of the Connecticut Museum) and others. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase by the author. \nTickets\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150+ \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/portraits-of-patriots-colonel-john-trumbull-and-five-fellow-patriots-from-connecticut-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260205T175510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T175510Z
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SUMMARY:Lunarfest 2026 – Year of the Horse
DESCRIPTION:The Yale-China Association is proud to present the 15th annual Lunarfest in New Haven\, Connecticut\, on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026. As the largest celebration of Lunar New Year in Connecticut\, Lunarfest serves as a premiere cultural event\, promoting cross-cultural understanding through vibrant community collaborations. Lunarfest 2026 celebrates the Year of the Horse. The day’s festivities will begin at 10 am with a parade down Whitney Avenue between Grove and Trumbull Streets featuring a lion dance\, a traditional Chinese dance performance\, martial arts demonstrations\, and speeches from local community leaders. Following the parade will be various events and activities that are free and open to the public. Please visit our website for the complete schedule: https://www.yalechina.org/lunarfest. \nBring your family\, friends\, and festive spirit! Join us in welcoming the Year of the Horse!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunarfest-2026-year-of-the-horse/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Demonstration,Family Activity,February 2026,Performances,Special Events,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yale-China Association":MAILTO:arts@yalechina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Lunarfest 2026 at New Haven Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Horse in New Haven on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, as the New Haven Museum teams with the Yale-China Association for Lunarfest 2026. The free event offers activities and programs for all ages\, featuring art\, music\, literature\, and dance. Full schedule: www.yalechina.org/lunarfest. \nSchedule\n\n10 a.m. – Lunarfest begins with a colorful lion dance and performances on Whitney Avenue.\n12 – 4:30 p.m. – Write your hopes for the coming year on a leaf to hang on the Community Wishing Tree in the New Haven Museum rotunda.\n12:30 -1:30 p.m. – Experience the graceful artistry of traditional Chinese dance as Yale’s Red Lantern dance troupe brings centuries-old traditions to life. Then join the interactive workshop to learn foundational techniques\, including throwing handkerchiefs\, waving dance fans\, and more.\n1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Discover authentic Tai Chi Walking with Sifu Shirley Ha and students of Tai Chi United. Stay for the workshop and experience where fitness meets classical internal martial arts to improve your balance\, increase your functional mobility\, and supercharge your energy.\n2 – 3 p.m. – Discover the intricate art of Chinese papercutting with students from Yale-China’s YUNA exchange program. Create designs to decorate your space with symbols of luck and happiness for the Year of the Horse.\n3 – 4:30 p.m. – Get building in a hands-on workshop led by the Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop apprentices to craft your choice of a rolling-drum horse or a festive Year of the Horse lantern.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/celebrate-lunarfest-2026-at-new-haven-museum/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,February 2026,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T123000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music and fun! Author\, educator\, musician\, and storyteller Leslie Woods will share her talent and love of books with you and your family. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 447-1411\, or visit https://plnl.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-tycld-5/
LOCATION:Public Library of New London\, 63 Huntington Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,CTH Funded,Family Activity,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222737Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad in Ridgefield: A hidden piece of Black history\, revealed
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield Town historian Jack Sanders will be joined on Saturday\, Feb. 21\, at 2 pm. (snow date Feb. 28) by Ira Joe Fisher for a conversation centered around Sanders’ book\, Uncle Ned’s Mountain\, Three centuries of African Americans — free and enslaved — in a small New England town. The Black History Month event is presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society and The Meetinghouse in Ridgebury and is part of both organizations’ commemoration of the 250th  anniversary of America in 2026. \nSeveral years ago\, Mr. Sanders discovered and wrote about the existence of a station on the Underground Railroad that had been quietly maintained by Ned and Betsy Armstrong\, a Black couple who were well-known in the Ridgebury community. Ira Joe Fisher\, an acclaimed broadcaster and Ridgefield Poet Laureate\, is a lively interlocutor\, as he and Mr. Sanders demonstrated in their last Ridgefield Historical Society program together\, a discussion of Mr. Sanders’ book\, Here Lyes Ye Body\, in October. \nTheir conversation will take place at 2 p.m. at the Meetinghouse (in the historic Ridgebury Congregational Church\, 605 Ridgebury Road). The hour-long program will touch on many other aspects of the lives of Black Americans in Ridgefield\, from the earliest days of the town to present day. A reception will follow and books will be available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-underground-railroad-in-ridgefield-a-hidden-piece-of-black-history-revealed/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Road\, Ridgefield CT\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Discussion,February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T153000
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CREATED:20260205T181018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T181018Z
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SUMMARY:Experiences at the Bruce: Discussion with Barrett Klein\, author of The Insect Epiphany: How Our Six-Legged Allies Shape Human Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, February 22 as author\, scientist\, and insect expert Barrett Klein takes us on a journey as he discusses how our six-legged allies shape human culture. \nRegistration is recommended. This event is free with admission.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/experiences-at-the-bruce-discussion-with-barrett-klein-author-of-the-insect-epiphany-how-our-six-legged-allies-shape-human-culture/
LOCATION:1 Museum Dr\, One Museum Drive\, www.brucemuseum.org\, Greenwich\, 06830
CATEGORIES:Discussion,February 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20251217T184307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184307Z
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SUMMARY:Our Founding Mothers with Monica Peterson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating midweek night at Manross! Enjoy a performance that celebrates our Founding Mothers and brings history to life. Refreshments will be served. Please register. This event is a registered America’s 250th Program. Manross Library #860-584-7790.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/our-founding-mothers-with-monica-peterson/
LOCATION:Manross Memorial\, 260 Central Street\, Forestville\, 06010
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,February 2026,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manross Memorial Library":MAILTO:elizabethlivingston@bristolct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
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SUMMARY:An Unfinished Revolution at 250
DESCRIPTION:Historian and author Michael D. Hattem will present “An Unfinished Revolution at 250” at the New Haven Museum on Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026. Hattem will discuss the unique role that the Revolution has had in American life and the longstanding tradition in American history of remembering the nation’s founding as an “unfinished revolution.” The free NH250 event will be held at 6 p.m. and preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here. \nHattem is an American historian with interests in early America\, the American Revolution\, and historical memory. His lecture will be based on his newest book\, “The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History”(Yale University Press\, 2024)\, which was a finalist for the 2025 George Washington Prize. \nHattem notes that the principles of the Revolution have been constantly redefined to fit the needs of the times. “Countless social movements —including abolitionists\, suffragists\, and the civil-rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s—have tried to win popular support by depicting their causes as attempts to fulfill the ideals of the American Revolution\,” he says. He explains  that abolitionists were the first Americans to celebrate the Declaration of Independence specifically for its preamble and the statement that “all men are created equal.” \nWhile sharing his hope that visitors gain an understanding that the 250th anniversary offers an opportunity to redefine those principles for our own times\, Hattem adds\,“ As we commemorate the anniversary of American independence\, this long and surprising history serves as a critical reminder of the importance of redefining the Revolution in ways that are meaningful and useful in the present.”
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/an-unfinished-revolution-at-250/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,February 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
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CREATED:20260205T175604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T175604Z
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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 brand new exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nThis program is the first in our spring series that was developed as a companion to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series\, organized by Smithsonian Affiliations. \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-great-migration-in-hartford/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260107T144951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T144951Z
UID:56579-1772132400-1772137800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Cemetery Citizens: Reclaiming the Past and Working for Justice in American Burial Grounds
DESCRIPTION:The Ancient Burying Ground Association presents Exploring Freedom\, a Virtual Lecture Series to promote education and discussion. This series will illustrate how burying grounds can be a catalyst for social justice and how historians\, genealogists\, descendants\, and volunteers can become empowered to reinterpret and honor the past.  \nPresented by Adam Rosenblatt\, PhD\,  Professor\, Duke University and Faculty Director\, Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute \nAcross the United States\, groups of grassroots volunteers gather in overgrown\, systemically neglected cemeteries. As they rake\, clean headstones\, and research silenced histories\, they offer care to individuals who were denied basic rights and forms of belonging in life and in death. Cemetery Citizens is the first book-length study of this emerging form of social justice work. It focuses on how racial disparities shape the fates of the dead\, and asks what kinds of repairs are still possible. Drawing on interviews\, activist anthropology\, poems\, and drawings\, Adam Rosenblatt takes us to gravesite reclamation efforts in three prominent American cities. Cemetery Citizens dives into the ethical quandaries and practical complexities of cemetery reclamation\, showing how volunteers build community across social boundaries\, craft new ideas about citizenship and ancestry\, and expose injustices that would otherwise be suppressed. Ultimately\, Rosenblatt argues that an ethic of reclamation must honor the presence of the dead—treating them as fellow cemetery citizens who share our histories\, landscapes\, and need for care. \nBIO: Adam Rosenblatt teaches International Comparative Studies and Cultural Anthropology at Duke University. In addition to his academic roles\, he has worked at Physicians for Human Rights\, the Human Rights Center of the University of Chile\, and at the U.S.-Mexico Border. \nAn ethnographer and cartoonist interested in human rights\, the ethics of care\, and our ongoing ties to the dead\, Rosenblatt is the author of Digging for the Disappeared: Forensic Science after Atrocity (Stanford University Press\, 2015)\, a winner of Choice’s 2016 Outstanding Academic Title award. His second book\, Cemetery Citizens: Reclaiming the Past and Working for Justice in American Burial Grounds (Stanford\, 2024). In Durham\, North Carolina\, Rosenblatt works with the Friends of Geer Cemetery\, teaches community-engaged courses\, and is the co-founder of the Durham Black Burial Grounds Collaboratory.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/cemetery-citizens-reclaiming-the-past-and-working-for-justice-in-american-burial-grounds/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:February 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ancient Burying Ground Association":MAILTO:marydonohue@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260120T222831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222831Z
UID:56884-1772197200-1772200800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Determined: Author Event with Rachel Rueckert (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person event with author Rachel Rueckert\, to celebrate the release of her new book\, The Determined. \nThe Determined is a groundbreaking novel of historical fiction based on the real experiences of two of the Golden Age of Pirates’ most infamous women\, Anne Bonny and Mary Read\, who dared to subvert the rules and gender roles of their time. \n1721\, Spanish Town\, Jamaica. Captured\, convicted\, and pregnant\, twenty-three-year-old Anne Bonny faces the gallows. When writer Captain Charles Johnson enters the garrison\, she strikes a deal: she’ll tell this opportunistic fool her story if he sends a doctor to her friend\, Mary Read\, who’s battling prison fever. \nPrior to their arrest\, life at sea had offered Anne and Mary freedom that few women knew. Anne\, born into scandal in Ireland\, seeks home and elusive safety in South Carolina. Discovering the opposite\, she makes a bitter bargain for emergency passage to the Bahamas. \nAcross the Atlantic in England\, Mary confronts her own limitations as an illegitimate daughter. She sneaks into a merchant crew\, disguised as a cabin boy. But when war sends Mary into the cavalry\, she meets a challenge even she might not rival. \nWhen their paths collide in Nassau\, a notorious “pirate den\,” Anne and Mary find kinship aboard the Revenge—the fastest ship in the Caribbean. With the governor out for blood\, every raid brings more risk. From the high seas to the depths of a Jamaican prison\, Anne and Mary must navigate impossible choices\, each determined to taste freedom again. \nRachel Rueckert has been pirate-obsessed since she was a young girl. She wore a plastic sword through her belt loops\, drew ships on tests when she didn’t know the answers\, and dressed as a pirate every year for Halloween—including in her high school senior picture. She is now an award-winning writer\, editor\, and teacher who holds an MFA from Columbia University and an M.Ed from Boston University. She is fascinated by unconventional journeys and enjoys excavating real-life people—such as Mary Read\, Anne Bonny\, and Sam Bellamy—from the sands of history. After a decade in Boston\, she is currently based in the Bay Area. Learn more at https://rachelrueckert.com/ \n~~ \nBooks will be for sale at this event.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-determined-author-event-with-rachel-rueckert-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260205T175708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T175708Z
UID:57108-1772272800-1772294400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Free and all ages! Hosted in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut (APAC). \nJoin the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History and APAC offsite at Connecticut State Community College\, Manchester\, as we celebrate the Year of the Horse with Connecticut’s vibrant Asian American Pacific Islander community! Let’s unite as friends\, neighbors\, and supporters to welcome prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead. \nEnjoy food\, crafts\, workshops vendors\, live performances and more at this family friendly event. Due to safe crowd control\, tickets are required for entry to this event. Tickets are available for either the Morning Block (10 a m – 1 pm) or Afternoon Block (1 – 4 pm). Space is limited! Get free tickets today at connecticutmuseum.org/lunarnewyear to reserve your spot. \nSpecial thanks to our event sponsors: \nThe Roberts Foundation for the Arts\nThe William and Alice Mortensen Foundation\nConnecticut Office of the Arts\nNational Endowment for the Arts \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Community College Manchester\, Great Path\, Manchester\, 06040
CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,February 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260107T145133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145133Z
UID:56618-1772274600-1772278200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Cartooning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join professional cartoonist Rick Stromski for a hands on and interactive workshop. Rick is an American cartoonist whose work includes the syndicated comic strips Mullets and Soup to Nutz. Have fun while learning drawing techniques and discovering new avenues of self-expression. For more information or to registers\, contact the library at (860) 464-9912\, or visit https://ledyardlibrary.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-cartooning-workshop/
LOCATION:Ledyard Public Library\, 718 Colonel Ledyard Highway\, Ledyard\, 06339
CATEGORIES:Activity,Book Voyagers,February 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260205T180507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T231850Z
UID:57068-1772283600-1772294400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Hidden History of Slavery in New York Film Screening\, Q & A\, and Local History Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important and illuminating afternoon featuring two powerful speakers whose work brings hidden histories into the light—both nationally and right here in Stamford. \n🎬 Award-Winning Film Screening & Q&A \nLarry Epstein\, two-time Emmy Award–winning journalist and documentary producer\, will present his filmThe Hidden History of Slavery in New York\, winner of an award at the 67th Annual New York Emmy Awards. \nWritten\, produced\, and researched by Epstein\, this 30-minute documentary confronts a largely untold chapter of American history: New York City’s central role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Through the lens of high school student Richard French IV\, the film explores how slavery was deeply rooted in the North—revealing New Amsterdam as a major epicenter and Wall Street as the country’s largest slave market in the 17th and 18th centuries.The film features Bryan Stevenson\, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative\, offering critical historical context that challenges what many of us were taught in school. \nA Q&A with Larry Epstein will follow the screening. \n🗣 Local History\, Personal Legacy \nOur second speaker\, Bria Scott\, brings history home through her ongoing family research. Bria is a descendant of Henry Scott\, a Stamford resident and active member of the city’s working community during a time when Black residents faced profound barriers to visibility and opportunity. \nThrough newly uncovered documentation\, photographs\, and newspaper coverage—including features in The Advocate—Bria has traced her ancestor’s civic engagement\, labor activism\, and participation in a May Day protest in Stamford. These images and records place Henry Scott directly within the city’s social and labor justice history. \nAs Bria shares\, these stories matter not just to her family\, but to Stamford itself—representing the everyday lives\, courage\, and dignity of Black residents whose contributions shaped the city\, even when they were not formally celebrated. \n✨ This Black History Month\, we invite you to learn\, reflect\, and engage with history that is too often overlooked—yet deeply essential. \n📅 Friday\, February 28⏰ 1–4 PM📍Stamford History Center \n🎟 $15 General Admission\, $10 Admission for SHC Members
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-hidden-history-of-slavery-in-new-york-film-screening-q-a-and-local-history-presentation/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Rd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences, Workshops & Seminars,Discussion,February 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stamford History Center":MAILTO:info@stamfordhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260107T145211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145211Z
UID:56471-1772294400-1772305200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening and Conversation: Gordon Parks’ Leadbelly (1976)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening of Leadbelly (1976)\, photographer and director Gordon Parks’ powerful semi-biographical film about the life and music of Huddie Ledbetter\, better known as Lead Belly\, the legendary blues musician\, songwriter\, and cultural icon. \nThe screening will be followed by a discussion with Prof. Sheila Curran Bernard\, author of Bring Judgment Day: Reclaiming Lead Belly’s Truths from Jim Crow’s Lies (2024). An Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker with credits on nearly 50 hours of programming\, mostly in prime time on PBS (including Slavery by Another Name and Eyes on the Prize)\, she is the Glen Trotiner Professor of Visual Storytelling in the Department of History at the University at Albany\, SUNY\, and director of its Graduate Program in Public History. \nShe will share her thoughts on the film and her book’s insights into Lead Belly’s complex story\, while highlighting the local connections of this giant of American music whose songs and spirit continue to shape our music today. \nThis screening is in conjunction with Westport Public Art Collections—Art\, Jazz + the Blues on view through April 26.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/film-screening-and-conversation-gordon-parks-leadbelly-1976/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880
CATEGORIES:February 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260206T162557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162557Z
UID:57016-1772370000-1772373600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Have  you ever wondered what it would feel like to ride behind a team of dogs\, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain\, across the vast Alaskan tundra? If so\, join us as author Karen Land shares stories of the trail and the impressive dogs who run it. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 429-3854 or visit https://www.willingtonpubliclibrary.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-9/
LOCATION:Willington Public Library\, 7 Ruby Road\, Willington\, 06279
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,March 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260213T190828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T190828Z
UID:57311-1772373600-1772379000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:A Wonderful Struggle: Local Jewish Women in the Labor Movement
DESCRIPTION:Teachers. Social workers. Secretaries. When we think of women in the labor movement\, these occupations may not come to mind. Yet in New Haven and elsewhere\, women in white-collar and “pink-collar” jobs broke new ground in the 1970s and ’80s by organizing and demanding labor rights. The New Haven Museum (NHM) and Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven (JHSGNH) will present the stories of Jewish women in New Haven who fought for labor rights during the 20th century during the Fourth Annual Judith Ann Schiff Women’s History Program\, “A Wonderful Struggle: Local Jewish Women in the Labor Movement\,” on Sunday\, March 1\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. Also streaming on Facebook Live. In the case of inclement weather\, the event will be recorded for social media. Register here. \nIn the words of Edie Bartman Fishman\, who was active in unions ranging from electrical workers to teachers: “Life is a struggle. But it’s a wonderful struggle when you’re fighting for the right things.” Jewish women fought to improve working conditions and pay in Connecticut for more than a century. Some of the women highlighted in the “A Wonderful Struggle” program won landmark victories in fields traditionally considered women’s work. Their stories still reverberate today\, as the United States commemorates its 250th birthday and the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven its 50th. \nIn “A Wonderful Struggle: Local Jewish Women in the Labor Movement\,” we will hear in person and on video from women who participated in the massive New Haven teachers strike of 1975 and in the historic victories of Yale University clerical and technical workers in 1983-84. They will describe the issues that motivated them to join the “wonderful struggle\,” the difficulties they encountered\, what helped them succeed\, the results that followed the strikes and creation of new unions\, and the ways these activities influenced their future work experiences. \nIn addition\, the Nu Haven Kapelye Allstars—Cynthia Astmann\, Dana Astmann\, and Hedda Rubenstein—will perform traditional workers’ songs in both Yiddish and English. \nA collection of items relating to the women highlighted in the program and their work environments will be featured in the Community Case in the New Haven Museum rotunda during the month of March. \nA companion film series\, the 2026 Judith Ann Schiff Women’s History Film Series\, will take place at various locations in the Elm City. View the full film-series schedule here. \nMichael Dimenstein\, co-president of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven\, notes that many JHSGNH members have been involved in labor issues in their respective careers. “As long-term residents of New Haven\, they are aware of the local labor issues\, strikes\, results\, and work remaining to be done\, and we are happy to share this important discussion with the public.”
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-wonderful-struggle-local-jewish-women-in-the-labor-movement/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260120T222903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222903Z
UID:56888-1772562600-1772566200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Harvey Girl: Virtual Author Event with Dana Stabenow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation with Dana Stabenow\, to celebrate the release of her new book\, The Harvey Girl. \nFrom the award-winning author of the Kate Shugak Mysteries\, a thrilling new detective series set during America’s wild boom time of the nineteenth century.\n\nWELCOME TO THE GILDED AGE. WHERE NOT EVERYTHING GLITTERS. \n1890. The New Mexico Territory is a lawless frontier where criminals steal money and land alike with impunity. Everyone wears a six-gun and is ready and willing to draw it. \nIn the new city of Montaña Roja\, Fred Harvey’s growing empire is threatened by the robberies plaguing his newest Harvey House restaurant. To get justice\, he needs a skilled detective to go undercover and procure answers to questions the law will not ask. \nThe assignment falls to Clare Wright\, a young Pinkerton agent. Disguised as one of Harvey’s famous hostesses\, Clare travels west where she risks being exposed at every step of her investigation. To get answers – and to get out alive – there are only two things she can trust: her instincts\, and her derringer. \nDana Stabenow was born in Anchorage\, Alaska and raised on a 75-foot fishing tender. She knew there was a warmer\, drier job out there somewhere and found it in writing. Her first book in the bestselling Kate Shugak series\, A Cold Day for Murder\, received an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America.  Follow Dana at stabenow.com \nPlease register; Zoom links will go out the day before the event
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-harvey-girl-virtual-author-event-with-dana-stabenow/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260107T145251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145510Z
UID:56622-1772733600-1772737200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260213T190929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T210540Z
UID:57293-1772802000-1772811000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:She’s Got to Make This Work: Ella and the Constitution
DESCRIPTION:Experience history in harmony! Join us for a compelling staged reading of She’s Got to Make This Work: Ella and the Constitution\, a musical centered on the 1965 Connecticut Constitutional Convention. This performance offers a theatrical look at a turning point for our state through the eyes of its leaders\, including the legendary Ella Grasso. \n1:00 PM | History Preview: Visit the Museum of Connecticut History at the State Library (across from the Capitol) to view the original Fundamental Orders\, Royal Charter\, and State Constitutions of 1818 and 1965—the very documents that have served as the foundation of Connecticut governance for nearly 400 years. \n2:00 PM | Performance: The performance will be followed by an insightful talk-back with the musical’s creator\, Linda Meyer\, Professor of Law Emerita at Quinnipiac University\, and Allen Ramsey\, CT State Archivist. \nLWVCT is proud to be a CT affiliate organization for America 250. This event is a part of the year-long celebration.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/shes-got-to-make-this-work-ella-and-the-constitution/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Performances,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Capitol Information and Tours":MAILTO:Capitol.Tours@cga.ct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20251217T182841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T162404Z
UID:56265-1772879400-1772883000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with Poppi’s Planet\, “where hearts soar & imaginations roar\,” explores emotions through dance\, play\, and mindful activities. Youngsters leave with new ways to manage challenges and embrace joy in their hearts. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 535-0383\, or visit https://www.wheelerlibrary.org/.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-tycld-2/
LOCATION:Wheeler Library\, 101 Main Street\, North Stonington\, 06359
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,CTH Funded,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260304T173525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T173525Z
UID:57636-1772886600-1772890200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:By the People / "Sara Margu: A Child of the Amistad"
DESCRIPTION:As “Sara Margu” Tammy Denease portrays the story of one of six children stolen from the shores of Africa\, who\, along with 52 others\, would be held captive on the schooner Amistad. Sara’s poignant voyage from childhood denial to adult autonomy\, highlights this history as well as Connecticut’s. This program is part of the national By the People initiative\, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For more information contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/by-the-people-sara-margu-a-child-of-the-amistad/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,March 2026,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214048
CREATED:20260302T215018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T215018Z
UID:57488-1773144000-1773147600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Songs of Colonial & Revolutionary America
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual program! The songs of Colonial and Revolutionary America rallied and unified Colonists and Revolutionary soldiers; protested grievances\, proclaimed values\, and impelled action; boosted morale and celebrated victories — and were even used as weapons! \nJoin us as we listen to songs from the Colonial and Revolutionary period\, as music historian Robert Cohen helps us understand the role music played during this period\, and why one chaplain in the Revolutionary army stated that “one good song is worth a dozen addresses or proclamations.” \nFree and open to the public – get tickets today to receive the Zoom link! \nAbout the Speaker:\nRobert Cohen has taught and lectured on American folk & popular music and Jewish music for over a quarter-century\, including at the Fifth Avenue New York Public Library and the New England Conservatory of Music\, New School University and the 92nd St. Y in New York\, the Jewish Theological Seminary and Boston College’s Center for Christian-Jewish Learning\, the Afro-American Historical & Cultural Museum in Philadelphia\, and the Mandell Jewish Community Center of Greater Hartford. He has produced and hosted over 100 radio programs and wrote the NPR documentary\, “One People\, Many Voices: American-Jewish Music Comes of Age\,” and he produced the compilation CD\, Open the Gates! New American-Jewish Music for Prayer.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-songs-of-colonial-revolutionary-america/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:“Ultima Ratio Regum:” Henry Knox and the Noble Train (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Summer 1775: The new leader of the continental army\, George Washington\, is faced with a quandary- the British are pinned inside Boston\, but without artillery\, the colonials were powerless to eject them from the city. Henry Knox\, Boston bookseller and native Southie\, undertakes an amazing winter trek to Lake George to retrieve 60 tons of artillery pieces and bring them to Boston. This talk will discuss the formation of the continental army and the siege of Boston\, but will center on Knox and this amazing march\, legendary in US history. \nBIO: \nHamish Lutris is an Associate Professor of History at Manchester Community College\, and a member of the Winchester Historic Commission. He is a well-known speaker throughout the region with long experience in historical programs. He holds numerous programs celebrating our nation’s history and people across a broad range of topics\, including Native American history\, the US Civil War\, World Wars I and II\, the American West\, as well as Scientific\, Social and cultural history. \nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ultima-ratio-regum-henry-knox-and-the-noble-train-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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