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SUMMARY:"How to Read a Book" - Four-part series at Fairfield Public Library with Dr. Mark Schenker
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Public Library favorite presenter Mark Schenker returns for another installment of his “How To Read A Book“ series\, focusing this time on America 250\, our nation’s birth. Join us for a discussion of American literature spanning over 100 years. \nMondays at 2 pm: \nMarch 16: The Scarlet Letter (1850) by Nathaniel Hawthorne\nMarch 30: Life on the Mississippi (1883) by Mark Twain\nApril 13: The Grapes of Wrath (1939) by John Steinbeck\nApril 27: Song of Solomon (1977) by Toni Morrison \nRegistering for the first session commits you to the following three.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/how-to-read-a-book-four-part-series-at-fairfield-public-library-with-dr-mark-schenker/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T183000
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SUMMARY:A Protest History of the United States/Author Event with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person\, moderated conversation with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall\, to discuss A Protest History of the United States. \nExploring 500 years of resistance movements in US history—and how lasting change results from diverse forms of sustained protest\n\nIn this timely new book in Beacon’s successful ReVisioning History series\, professor Gloria Browne-Marshall delves into the history of protest movements and rebellion in the United States. Beginning with Indigenous peoples’ resistance to European colonization and continuing through to today’s climate change demonstrations\, Browne-Marshall sheds light on known and forgotten movements and their unsung leaders\, offering insights into past successes and setbacks. \nDrawing upon legal documents\, archival material\, memoir\, government documents and secondary sources\, A Protest History of the United States expands the definition of protest beyond traditional marches and rallies. Acts of resistance also include journalism\, legal battles\, boycotts\, everyday defiance\, and more. Browne-Marshall highlights stories of individuals from all walks of life and time periods who helped bring strong attention to their causes. You’ll read the stories of: \n\nabolitionist John Brown\, who was executed for initiating the 1859 slave revolt at Harpers Ferry\nlabor organizer Mother Jones\, who fought for the enforcement of the 8-hour workday\ncivil rights activist Daisy Bates\, who played a leading role in the 1957 Little Rock Integration Crisis\n\nAs contemporary movements struggle with inertia and doubt\, Browne-Marshall underscores the essential role of protest as an American tradition in shaping and preserving democratic principles. By illuminating the strategies and sacrifices of activists past and present\, A Protest History of the United States empowers readers to find their own voice in today’s fights for justice. \nAbout the Series \nBeacon Press’s ReVisioning History series consists of accessibly written books by notable scholars that reconstruct and reinterpret US history from diverse perspectives. \nGloria J. Browne-Marshall is a professor of constitutional law and Africana studies at John Jay College (CUNY)\, an award-winning writer\, and a legal commentator. She has litigated cases for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund\, the Southern Poverty Law Center\, and Community Legal Services. Her previous works include She Took Justice: The Black Woman\, Law\, and Power and The Voting Rights War. A frequent commentator on CNN\, NPR\, and MSNBC\, Browne-Marshall has received numerous accolades\, including the 2024 American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-protest-history-of-the-united-states-author-event-with-gloria-j-browne-marshall-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
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SUMMARY:Fearless Females of Albertus Magnus College
DESCRIPTION:The New Haven Museum will host Albertus Magnus College Interim Director of Library Services and College Archivist Catie White for a presentation\, “Fearless Females of Albertus\,” on Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, at 6 p.m.\, preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here. \nThis final presentation in White’s “Celebrating a Century” lecture series will focus on key female figures in the history of Albertus Magnus College\, highlighting stories of faculty\, staff\, and students from 1925 to present. White notes that as an all-female institution for its first 60 years\, the school produced many fearless women who have gone on to do extraordinary things within and outside of the college.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/fearless-females-of-albertus-magnus-college/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
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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-6-2026-03-19/
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:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
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SUMMARY:AMERICA 250 | Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Life\, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Living\nIn 2026\, American Mural Project observes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This multi-part program explores how work has shaped our national consciousness and Connecticut communities across history through personal storytelling workshops\, live performance\, film screenings\, exhibits\, and lectures. Together\, these programs engage participants in remembering pivotal events\, amplifying personal stories\, and sparking dialogue about how labor continues to shape American culture and civic life today. \nGet to Work: Telling Your Story\nSaturday\, March 21  | 10am–3pm\nWORKSHOP\nThis daylong workshop\, led by master storyteller Terry Wolfisch Cole\, founder and producer of Tell Me Another events\, introduces participants to the art of personal storytelling. Through lecture\, writing exercises\, and small-group feedback\, participants learn how to choose\, structure\, and share their own stories of work. The day concludes with a practice performance where participants can present their stories to each other in a supportive environment. \n\n\nDetails: \nRegistration fee includes the workshop and admission to AMP. There will be time after the program to tour the exhibit. \nCoffee\, tea\, and snacks will be provided. Participants should bring any other beverage they want and also their own food (there will not be time to go out—it will be a working lunch). \nParticipants should come with a pen\, notebook\, and a few ideas—Terry will provide prompts as well. \nSchedule: \n10 am Slides and talk about the art of story telling\n11 am Breakout sessions\n12 pm Lunch/Individual coaching\n1 pm Practice performance for willing participants\n3 pm Workshop ends\, tours available \n\n\n\nTerry Wolfisch Cole is the founder and host of Tell Me Another\, a live storytelling show in the Hartford area. She is a Moth GrandSLAM champion whose story of running away from home was featured on the Moth Radio Hour and in Readers Digest. Terry has told stories onstage at numerous local shows throughout New England and the East Coast. Outside of her work as a content writer for a B2B SaaS marketing agency\, she teaches storytelling workshops and offers one-on-one coaching for a wide range of purposes including fundraising and professional development.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/america-250-storytelling-workshop/
LOCATION:American Mural Project\, 90 Whiting Street\, Winsted\, CT\, 06098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,March 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T113000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytelling/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
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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-6-2026-03-26/
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:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
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SUMMARY:Stone Footprints: The Wandering Plaque of 1911
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for a FREE presentation where Jennifer Klau\, Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford\, will share an exciting new research project that illuminates the experiences of the Jewish immigrants that once made the North End of Hartford their home. Ccome early to visit our new exhibition\, “Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End.” \nWhat is the Wandering Plaque of 1911? \nAn enormous marble plaque from 1911\, serendipitously rediscovered in the basement of a Hartford school building\, sparked a fascinating research dive into long-demolished buildings\, extinct and extant community institutions\, continuity and change. The story of this slab of marble illustrates the comings and goings of Hartford’s Jewish community from its roots in the North End to its eventual and complete migration to the suburbs. \nThe plaque’s journey from one building to another\, where it was abandoned for about 75 years as the community moved away\, is an example of rich heritage that can easily disappear and a hopeful story about recovering the past. \nA companion program to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series organized by Smithsonian Affiliations. \nAbout the Speaker: \nJennifer Klau is the Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford. Before embracing her inner history nerd\, Jennifer worked in the healthcare sciences realm as Director of Research for a healthcare startup\, Adjunct Professor at Central Connecticut State University and as a Master Instructor for the SpinningTM program\, training instructors and creating and presenting continuing education courses. \nKlau has served as the President of Beth David Synagogue in West Hartford\, CT twice\, heads several committees and continues to serve on its board. Jennifer is a competitive rower with Riverfront Recapture in Hartford and spends as much of the winter as she can skiing. She earned her B.S. in Communications from Boston University College of Communication and her M.A. in Education and Ph.D. in Kinesiology at UCONN. Jennifer is married to Superior Court Judge Daniel Klau\, with whom she raised three children.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/stone-footprints-the-wandering-plaque-of-1911/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000
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SUMMARY:A250 Community Conversation: "Understanding 'Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness' in 2026"
DESCRIPTION:A Collaboration with Ridgefield Library\nMarch 26\, 2026 · 7 p.m.\nKTM&HC Garden House\nFree \nAmerica250 Community Conversations are facilitated discussions led by Ridgefield Library and Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center staff that focus on increasing familiarity and interaction with the Declaration of Independence. These discussions encourage participants to share\, listen and learn together\, with no prior knowledge about the Declaration or its historical context needed. \nOn March 26\, join us in our Garden House for the third Community Conversation\, “The Declaration at 250: Understanding ‘Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness’ in 2026.” Using excerpts from the complete Declaration\, we’ll read and discuss one of our nation’s most important political documents\, with a goal of becoming more aware of what the document actually says. Audience participation is encouraged – we want to hear from you! This program is best suited for adults and teenagers. \nCopies of the Declaration of Independence will be available to check out from the Library one month prior to each program\, or you can access a full-text copy online at https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript \nCommunity Conversations are funded in part by CT Humanities. Thank you!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a250-community-conversation-understanding-life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness-in-2026/
LOCATION:Keeler Tavern Museum\, 132 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,CTH Funded,Discussion,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
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SUMMARY:Courage & Conflict: Women’s Stories from the Ancient Burying Ground in Hartford\, CT
DESCRIPTION:The Ancient Burying Ground Association presents Exploring Freedom\, a Virtual Lecture Series to promote education and discussion. This series will illustrate how burying grounds can be a catalyst for social justice and how historians\, genealogists\, descendants\, and volunteers can become empowered to reinterpret and honor the past.  \nWe often hear about the Founding Fathers in America. In this lecture\, learn more about the hidden histories of women and their contributions to American history. Learn how the colonists benefitted from the knowledge and lifeways of indigenous people while simultaneously limiting their freedoms. We’ll learn about the women in the cemetery through stories from their gravestones and epitaphs along with recently uncovered research. This program will discuss stories of hardship and violence as well as their achievements.  \nBio: Christine Jewell is an educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience developing\, leading\, and promoting educational programs in the arts\, history\, and the humanities in Connecticut. She worked in museum education and community outreach at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury\, CT and the Fairfield Museum in Fairfield\, CT. Jewell has worked with teachers to develop curricula\, teacher resources\, and student activities. She also developed programs for diverse audiences in conjunction with exhibitions on American and Connecticut history and the visual arts. She has a BFA from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase and an MA from SUNY Empire State College. Currently she teaches fiber arts and is the Director of the Ancient Burying Ground Association. 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/courage-conflict-womens-stories-from-the-ancient-burying-ground-in-hartford-ct/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000
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SUMMARY:The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams
DESCRIPTION:Nationally renowned textile expert Lynne Bassett will present “Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams” at the New Haven Museum on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. and be preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m. Register here. The NH250 event is free with regular museum admission. \nKeeping things lively with the former first couple’s letters\, and garments\, portraits\, fashion plates\, and satirical cartoons from the period\, Bassett will demonstrate how both early and contemporary Americans have expressed their national and personal character through their clothing choices.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-fashions-of-john-and-abigail-adams/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Release Event
DESCRIPTION:Gather in community for an evening celebrating Melanie Pappadis Faranello’s debut award-winning story collection\, Everybody Needs Something\, forthcoming March 2026. There will be an author reading and conversation\, book signing\, live jazz\, an interactive activity and opportunity to add words to The Community Poem Project\, snacks and more!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-release-event/
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260310T152238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T152238Z
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SUMMARY:How NYC Became the Art Capital of the World
DESCRIPTION:After World War II\, the center of the art world shifted from Paris to New York. It is here that new modern art styles and movements were born\, such as Abstract Expressionism\, Minimalism\, Conceptualism\, Color Field\, and Pop Art. Many artists from Europe migrated to New York\, seeking new opportunities. In addition\, American artists such as Jackson Pollock\, Sol LeWitt\, Mark Rothko\, Alex Katz\, and Roy Lichtenstein emerged onto the art scene and were central to these movements. Consultant Scott Verchin will discuss how  New York’s museums are collectively evolving into becoming the world’s leading cultural institutions for fine art.  Advance registration appreciated.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/how-nyc-became-the-art-capital-of-the-world/
LOCATION:Fairfield Woods Branch Library\, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06825\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260126T141850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T141850Z
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SUMMARY:Daughter of Egypt: Marie Benedict Author Event (Ticketed Event/Fundraiser)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person\, ticketed event with Marie Benedict\, sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. \nTickets are available now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rq972yy \nNew York Times bestselling novelist Marie Benedict transports readers from the glamour and turbulence of 1920s Britain and Cairo to the sands and lush shores of ancient Egypt in Daughter of Egypt (on-sale: March 24\, 2026). Known for her “delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense\,” Benedict weaves a sweeping tale of a young woman who unearths the truth about a forgotten Pharaoh\, rewriting both of their legacies forever. \nIn the 1920s\, archeologist Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon of Highclere Castle made headlines around the world with the discovery of the treasure-filled tomb of the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun. But behind it all stood Lady Evelyn Herbert—daughter of Lord Carnarvon—whose daring spirit and relentless curiosity made the momentous find possible. Though not a trained archaeologist\, Evelyn nonetheless pursued her passion\, determined to leave her mark on the field and be treated as an equal by her male colleagues. \nNearly 3\,000 years earlier\, another woman defied the expectations of her time: Hatshepsut\, Egypt’s lost pharaoh. From her father Thutmose I\, she learned how to lead and through her political savvy she rose to guide her kingdom to prosperity. By her side was her trusted adviser and secret lover\, Senemut. Though he was a commoner and she royalty\, together they formed a partnership that allowed a dynasty to flourish. Despite the fact that Hatshepsut’s reign was bold and successful\, it was nearly erased from history\, quite literally. \nWhen Evelyn travels with her father and Carter to Egypt to work on archaeological digs\, her obsession with finding Hatshepsut’s tomb deepens. She risks everything to uncover the truth about Hatshepsut’s reign and in the process is forced to confront the reality of the artifacts trade. Despite the mounting regulations that prohibit the removal of antiquities from Egypt\, dealers are selling them at alarming rates. With her assumptions challenged and her eyes newly opened\, Evelyn comes to see that Egypt is the rightful home of these prized artifacts. But as danger closes in and political tensions rise\, she faces an impossible choice: protect her father’s legacy—or forge her own. \nPropelled by high adventure and deadly intrigue\, Daughter of Egypt is the story of two ambitious women who lived centuries apart. Both were forced to hide who they were during their lifetimes\, yet ultimately changed history forever. \n  \nMARIE BENEDICT is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Queens of Crime\, The Mitford Affair\, Her Hidden Genius\, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie\, The Only Woman in the Room\, Lady Clementine\, Carnegie’s Maid\, The Other Einstein\, and with Victoria Christopher Murray\, the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian and the Target Book of the Year The First Ladies. All have been translated into multiple languages\, and many have been selected for the Barnes & Noble Book Club\, Target Book Club\, Costco Book Club\, Indie Next List\, and LibraryReads List. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/daughter-of-egypt-marie-benedict-author-event-ticketed-event-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T153000
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SUMMARY:A Goodnight Kiss
DESCRIPTION:In 1863\, a time when handwritten letters carried news of hope or despair\, a correspondence began between two young New England residents whose relationship blossomed in the shadow of the Civil War. Missed opportunities\, unreliable mail\, and the ever-present threat of tragedy raised profound obstacles that would make or break their bond. This dramatization of the deeply moving real-life correspondence between two individuals proves the triumph of human connection despite all adversity. \nBased on actual love letters\, this historical drama was produced and directed by veteran TV/film actress Kathy Kelly and written by award-winning\, internationally acclaimed playwright Cinzi Lavin. \nRSVP to reserve your free ticket! \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/a-goodnight-kiss/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 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:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260323T212203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212203Z
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SUMMARY:The Monthly Slice: A Conversation with Modern Apizza’s Bill Pustari
DESCRIPTION:“Keeping It All in the Family: A Conversation with Modern Apizza’s Bill Pustari\,” will take place on Thursday\, April 2\, 2026\, at 6 pm\, at the New Haven Museum (NHM). The talk is the latest offering in “The Monthly Slice” series of programs at NHM\, presented in conjunction with the ongoing exhibition\, “Pronounced Ah-Beetz.” Free with regular museum admission. Register here. \nModerated by Gorman Bechard\, director of “Pizza A Love Story\,” the discussion offers an opportunity to ask questions of one of the premier pizza makers in the world. Pustari grew up as a pizza man and went to what he likes to call “pizza university.” He bought Modern Apizza in 1988 and turned it into a nationally recognized pizza restaurant. \nModern has consistently been ranked as one of the 10 best pizzerias in the country\, and one of the “Big Three” in New Haven. “Pizza Today” magazine named Modern the 2023 Pizzeria of the Year. Having always kept it a family affair\, Pustari runs Modern with the help of his wife Mary\, and their children\, William and Arianna\, and a dedicated staff\, many of whom have been with Pustari for decades. \nThe “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” exhibition at NHM includes first-hand oral histories and pizza-related artifacts from personal collections\, video footage adapted from the documentary and photographs. The exhibition’s title comes from the way many people mispronounce the word apizza\, which originally grew out of the Italian la pizza. The exhibition will remain on view through October 2027.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-monthly-slice-a-conversation-with-modern-apizzas-bill-pustari/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Discussion,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20251217T183011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T161603Z
UID:56273-1775300400-1775304000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with Michele Urban Music! Spaceship Harmony\, a musical journey through the universe\, catapults your imagination into hyperspace with this new\, interactive music and movement program. Enjoy family songs\, games\, and rhythm instruments — new and familiar music with a cosmic twist! For more information or to register contact the library at (860) 889-2365\, or visit https://otislibrarynorwich.org/.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-tycld-4/
LOCATION:Otis Library\, 261 Main Street\, Norwich\, 06360
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,CTH Funded,Family Activity,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20251217T182916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T160934Z
UID:56269-1775313000-1775316600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join Michele Urban Music for Spaceship Harmony! This musical journey through the universe\, catapults your imagination into hyperspace with this new\, interactive music and movement program. Enjoy family songs\, games\, and rhythm instruments — new and familiar music with a cosmic twist! For more information or to register contact the library at (860) 464-9912\, or visit https://ledyardlibrary.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-tycld-3/
LOCATION:Ledyard Public Library\, 718 Colonel Ledyard Highway\, Ledyard\, 06339
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,CTH Funded,Family Activity,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260323T212238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212238Z
UID:57850-1775563200-1775566800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Revolutionary Women Writers
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual Presentation! \nDuring the Revolution\, Connecticut women left a trove of written materials – letters\, diaries\, recipes\, journals\, poems\, and account books. Through them\, we can see their cares and interests and how the Revolution affected their daily lives – sometimes in subtle ways and sometimes profound. Yet all of them used writing to create meaning and connection in a deeply unsettled time. \nPlease join us as Dr. Marie McDaniel contextualizes several written materials from the Connecticut Museum’s American Revolution collection.  Dr. McDaniel was the 2025 Project Scholar for of the American Revolution Papers Digitization Project at the Connecticut Museum. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-revolutionary-women-writers/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260310T151848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T151848Z
UID:57762-1775673000-1775678400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with Author Kat Rosenfield
DESCRIPTION:New York Times-bestselling author Kat Rosenfield will join the Friends on Wednesday\, April 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Friends program room to discuss How to Survive in the Woods her recently published thriller novel. She will be in conversation with New York Times-bestselling mystery author Lynne Constantine. Set in Maine’s Hundred Mile Wilderness—the treacherous final stretch of the storied Appalachian Trail\, this heart-stopping\, psychologically rich tale of passion\, betrayal and control takes readers on a twisty journey deep into Maine’s back country and in the dark minds of an unforgettable cast of characters. “This gripping story will shock readers from the beginning and keep them guessing until the end”— Library Journal. How to Survive in the Woods is being adapted by Amazon MGM for feature film\, with Denise Di Novi (Heathers) producing.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/an-evening-with-author-kat-rosenfield/
LOCATION:Simsbury Public Library\, 725 Hopmeadow St.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260407T182721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182721Z
UID:58048-1775736000-1776013200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:2026 Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival\, titled “Voices of Freedom: Resistance\, Justice\, and Revolution\,” will be held April 9-12 at locations both on and off Trinity College’s campus at 300 Summit Street\, Hartford. Highlights will include a lecture\, a student producer showcase\, dance battles\, and much more. A new permanent mural by international graffiti artists at Hartford’s Parkville Market aims to leave a lasting mark on the city. \nThe 2026 festival will present two internationally acclaimed co-headliners: Da Odd Couple\, the DJ duo of Rob Swift and Mista Sinista\, and B-Boy Tim Andria\, a breaking champion from France. All events are free and open to the public. \nThe milestone anniversary is being marked by Living Declarations: Photo Exhibit of Global Hip Hop in the City of Hartford 2006-2025\, which invites viewers to reflect on the festival’s past while imagining its future. It will be displayed April 5-19\, both on campus in The Cave (Mather Hall\, lower level) and at Parkville Market (1400 Park Street\, second floor)\, and also during the festival on Saturday\, April 11\, at 1390@Parkville (1390 Park Street).
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/2026-trinity-international-hip-hop-festival/
LOCATION:Trinity College\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, 06106
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Arts,CTH Funded,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260323T212359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212359Z
UID:57922-1775757600-1775761200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Presentation: How the North End of Hartford Became an African American Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for a FREE presentation with Professor Fiona Vernal that explores how and when Hartford’s North End became a Black community. What kind of stories did the community tell about themselves? And why does it matter for how we think about Hartford today? \nA companion program to to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series\, organized by Smithsonian Affiliations. \nAbout the Speaker:\nFiona Vernal is Associate Director of the Africana Studies Institute (ASI)\, Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at the University of Connecticut and the Director of Engaged\, Public\, Oral\, and Community Histories (EPOCH)\, at UConn. EPOCH is a public-facing initiative aimed at integrating research\, teaching\, and scholarship in broader public policy interventions and capacity-building for community organizations. \nShe is currently working on a book and digital humanities project\, “Hartford Bound” that integrates oral histories\, archival research\, and GIS methodologies to offer new visual and spatial histories of race\, ethnic belonging\, migration\, and community succession in Hartford\, Connecticut.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/presentation-how-the-north-end-of-hartford-became-an-african-american-community/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20251217T183122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T161427Z
UID:56285-1775905200-1775912400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with Xen’s Critters! This educational and fun program fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of our small animal friends. For more information or to registers\, contact the library at (860) 465-3079\, or visit https://www.willimanticlibrary.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-tycld-7/
LOCATION:Willimantic Public Library\, 905 Main Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260327T204516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T204516Z
UID:57939-1775912400-1775916000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Reading with Bristol's Poet Laureate Tom Lagasse
DESCRIPTION:April is National Poetry Month and what better way to celebrate than experiencing live poetry! Three established Connecticut poets\, Dale Lombardi\, Elaine Nadal\, and Karen Warinsky will join Tom Lagasse\, Bristol’s Poet Laureate\, for a reading of their work. Please sign up by calling Manross Memorial Library at #860-584-7790.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/poetry-reading-with-bristols-poet-laureate-tom-lagasse/
LOCATION:Manross Memorial Library\, 260 Central Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06010\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manross Memorial Library":MAILTO:elizabethlivingston@bristolct.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260407T182808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182808Z
UID:58050-1775916000-1775919600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Faith\, Family\, and Fortitude: The story of the Santa family and the founding of Santa Energy
DESCRIPTION:John Santa discusses his family’s history; migrating from Ireland and Hungary to Bridgeport\, meeting in the same area of the city\, and the founding of the well known Bridgeport company “Santa Energy”.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/faith-family-and-fortitude-the-story-of-the-santa-family-and-the-founding-of-santa-energy/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Library\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, 06604
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgeport History Center":MAILTO:hclibrarian@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260407T182902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182902Z
UID:58023-1776277800-1776281400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:My Family’s Holocaust Story at Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Renee Bronner Pessin tells the story of her parents Sam and Helen\, Holocaust survivors who met while imprisoned in concentration camp\, reunited after the war\, married and eventually moved to the U.S. Helen subsequently gave video testimony of her experience to the Shoah Foundation\, and working from that\, her parents’ personal stories and family photographs\, Renee shares their horrific story with all who will listen\, hoping to ensure that history does not repeat itself. \nPlease register.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/my-familys-holocaust-story-at-fairfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260309T180107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T180107Z
UID:57652-1776357000-1776360600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:By the People / "William (Billy) Lee"
DESCRIPTION:Renowned storyteller Andre Keitt portrays “William (Billy) Lee\,” an American enslaved man who was the personal assistant of George Washington\, before\, during\, and after the American Revolution. Billy Lee was the only one of Washington’s slaves freed immediately by Washington’s will. Mr. Keitt brings a unique insight into the story\, life\, and relationships in this “Freedom Trail” presentation. 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 or to registers\, call the library at (860) 695-3600\, or visit Hartford Public Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/by-the-people-william-billy-lee/
LOCATION:Hartford Public Library\, 500 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,By the People,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260407T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182949Z
UID:58031-1776364200-1776367800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Shad About You: Windsor's Favorite Fish
DESCRIPTION:Join Windsor Historical Society and certified fish expert Steve Gephard on April 16\, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to learn all about Windsor’s favorite fish: the shad. \n“Shad has a special place in the hearts of Windsorites\,” says program manager\, Heather Lodge. “Shad have shaped our kitchen table\, our economy\, and our culture for hundreds of years. So special is the shad\, that Windsor has celebrated it for over 70 years with the town’s famous Shad Derby Festival. But sometimes you hear people ask\, ‘what is a shad?’. That is the question that Steve Gephard is going to answer.” \nSteve Gephard worked for over 40 years as a fisheries biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to restore the Atlantic salmon and other migratory fishes\, like shad\, in the Connecticut River. Now\, he educates the public about the role fish play in the ecosystem and works with governments in North America and Europe to conserve salmon populations in the North Atlantic. He is Connecticut’s go-to fish expert. \nJoin us to learn and ask all about Connecticut’s state fish and Windsor’s natural treasure. Pre-registration is encouraged at https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/events/. $10 adults\, $8 seniors/members\, $6 children under 18. \nFor more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/shad-about-you-windsors-favorite-fish/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260407T185322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T185322Z
UID:58040-1776517200-1776528000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Sheryl Faye Presents Abigail Adams
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the “America 250” celebration. \nFan favorite historical performer\, Sheryl Faye\, is back! This time\, she will be telling the tale of America’s second First Lady\, Abigail Adams in a performance of Liberty and Legacy. \nBlending live performance\, immersive multimedia\, and original music and visual design\, Liberty and Legacy reintroduces Abigail Adams not simply as a founder’s wife\, but as a fearless political thinker\, advocate for women’s rights\, and moral compass during the American Revolution and the birth of a nation. Through Adams’ own letters and writings—paired with contemporary staging and technology—the show invites audiences to experience her enduring relevance in conversations about liberty\, equality\, leadership\, and civic responsibility. \nDuring the performance\, enjoy a good old colonial tea service (complete with finger sandwiches). \nThere will also be door prizes.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/sheryl-faye-presents-abigail-adams/
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 2026,Performances,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145145
CREATED:20260323T212435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212435Z
UID:57918-1776520800-1776526200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America
DESCRIPTION:“Listen\, my children\, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere… ” On Saturday\, April 18\, 2026—the anniversary of the most famous horse ride in American history —author Kostya Kennedy will visit the New Haven Museum to present little-known aspects of a beloved story in\, “The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America\,” based on his book of the same title. The free NHM250 event will be held at 2 p.m. and preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m. Register here. \nRevere\, a Boston-based silversmith\, engraver\, and staunch anti-British political operative\, inspired the poem and legend of “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.” But\, according to Kennedy\, the story of Revere’s ride to warn of approaching British troop is deeper and richer than previously assumed. “That night in in 1775 was 12 hours that changed the world\,” Kennedy says. \nRevere was not the only rider that April night in 1775\, but he was by far the most critical. The patriots’ best and most trusted “express rider\,” he had already completed at least 18 previous rides throughout New England\, disseminating intelligence about British movements. But this ride was like no other\, Kennedy asserts\, and its consequences in the months and years following—as the American Revolution transitioned from isolated skirmishes to a full-fledged war—became one of our founding tales. \n“There’s a layered story to Paul Revere’s ride\, a story that speaks directly to the tenor\, values and resolve of America’s founding\,” Kennedy says. “Without the ride the course of the nation’s history would have begun much differently than it did.” \nWorking from his dramatic new narrative of Revere’s ride\, informed by fresh primary and secondary research into archives\, family letters and diaries\, contemporary accounts\, and more\, Kennedy will show the historic event to be vastly more complex than usually portrayed. It was a coordinated ride of some 40 men that included near-disasters\, capture by British forces\, and ultimately success. While Revere was central to the ride and its plotting\, Kennedy will highlight myriad other men and women who proved crucial to the events that helped set in motion what would lead to America’s independence. He will also dispel some of the myths around the legend\, including that of Revere purportedly saying\, “The British are coming!” during the ride. \nThe notion of acting at great personal risk for a principle much larger than oneself resonates through history. Kennedy notes that today\, groups and individuals across the political spectrum and from any number of societal perspectives still cite Revere\, and his ride\, as inspiration. “It’s another reminder of how relatively small actions\, and a relatively small network of people\, can have an enormous impact\,” he adds.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-ride-paul-revere-and-the-night-that-saved-america/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,April 2026,Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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