BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CT Humanities - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CT Humanities X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cthumanities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CT Humanities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260613T094118 CREATED:20260609T125914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T125914Z UID:58735-1781308800-1781395199@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:American Museum of Tort Law Farmer's Market & Book Signing DESCRIPTION:🎉 Connecticut Open House Day at the American Museum of Tort Law! 🎉 \nJoin us on Saturday\, June 13 for a day of history\, community\, and local shopping! \n✅ FREE Museum Admission all day as part of Connecticut Open House Day 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n 📚 Book Signing with T.C. Morrison at 11:00 AM featuring his newest book\, available for purchase on-site\n 🛍️ Farmers Market from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the museum parking lot\, featuring local vendors\, artisans\, and fresh products \nBring your family\, explore the nation’s only museum dedicated to tort law and civil justice\, meet a local author\, and support local businesses—all in one place! \n📍 American Museum of Tort Law\n 654 Main Street\, Winsted\, CT \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/american-museum-of-tort-law-farmers-market-book-signing/ LOCATION:American Museum of Tort Law\, 654 Main Street\, Winsted\, CT\, 06098\, United States CATEGORIES:Activity,CT Open House Day,June 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Green-Beige-Vintage-Americana-Event-Square-Business-Instagram-Post.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AMTL":MAILTO:melissa.bird@tortmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T153000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094118 CREATED:20260421T203930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203930Z UID:58213-1781616600-1781623800@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Colonial Day DESCRIPTION:Colonial Day at the Stamford History Center\, Tuesday\, June 16\, 2026 (Rain Date: June 17) 1:30 – 3:30 PM At the historic Hoyt-Barnum House and the surrounding grounds of the Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Road\, Stamford\, Connecticut \nIt’s an early dismissal day! \nAll Stamford students\, their siblings\, and caregivers are warmly invited. \nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \nCelebrate the spirit of early America as we honor the 250th anniversary of Independence with an immersive Colonial experience! \nHands-On \n\nWool carding circle\nColonial games: hoop races\nButter churning\nMake your own spinner (ages 8+)\nCreate a corn husk doll (ages 10+)\nTry writing with a quill pen (messy but memorable!)\nHistoric toys: Jacob’s ladder\, ball-and-cup\, spinners\, and more\n\nDemonstrations \n\nLive Farrier Demo with Pony\nCeramics demonstration\nStory Corner: tales of colonial life\nLoom weaving demonstration in the attic\n\nThis special community event brings history to life—connecting students and families to Stamford’s past through interactive learning\, storytelling\, and traditional crafts. \nRegistration \nAdvance registration is strongly encouraged so we can prepare enough supplies for all participants. \nCost:  $20 per family \nParking Information \n\nOn-site parking at Stamford History Center (limited; priority for disabled parking)\nAdditional parking available at Bethany Church\, 2 Scofieldtown Road\n\nColonial Day is the perfect way to celebrate history—right where it happened! Register today and step into the past! URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/colonial-day/ CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,June 2026,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ColonialDay2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094118 CREATED:20260528T192325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T192325Z UID:58642-1782410400-1782417600@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Looking for History: Colossi + The Disappointed Tourist Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:MoCACT presents Looking for History\, featuring three artists\, Rick Shaefer\, Ellen Harvey\, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the exhibition from June 25 to November 15\, 2026. In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026\, the Museum invites visitors into distinct yet interconnected conversations about our nation’s past\, present\, and potential future. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/looking-for-history-colossi-the-disappointed-tourist-opening-reception/ LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,June 2026,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-11.49.33-AM-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094118 CREATED:20260601T163939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T163939Z UID:58553-1782558000-1782576000@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:250th Parade Celebration and Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:The East Windsor Historical Society is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a parade and ice cream social! The community is gathering together to acknowledge East Windsor’s contribution to the revolution. A parade will start at 11 AM and make its way into the museum grounds located at 113-115 Scantic Road. Then we’ll have our annual ice cream social with FREE ice cream! Other vendors will be on site and all of the museums will be open. Music\, activities\, and more! URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/250th-parade-celebration-and-ice-cream-social/ CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Family Activity,June 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/EWHS-smaller-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094118 CREATED:20260527T205505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205505Z UID:58501-1782651600-1782662400@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Open Hours: Explore Our Exhibits At Weston History And Culture Center! DESCRIPTION:Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer \nIn the Visitors Center: \nSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom\, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution\, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. \nLocal Patriots & Loyalists of the American Revolution: Learn about those who were for and against the Revolutionary War in this exhibit that features people from the Weston/Fairfield\, Wilton/Norwalk and Ridgefield. \nIn the historic Coley Barn: \nWeston at Work: Come explore the history of agriculture\, manufacturing\, and textile production in Weston and Connecticut in the new\, interactive exhibit\, “Weston at Work”. Children can card wool\, weave on a loom\, use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale and more! \nIn the Historic Coley House: \nGuided Tour – Life in the 1940s:Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House\, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived\, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. \nStroll through the Daniel E. Offutt\, III Sculpture Garden on our glorious 3.7 acre property. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/open-hours-explore-our-exhibits-at-weston-history-and-culture-center-2/ LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883 CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,Family Activity,June 2026,Ongoing Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026springsumopen.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094118 CREATED:20260527T205711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205711Z UID:58531-1785070800-1785081600@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Open Hours: Explore our Exhibits at Weston History and Culture Center DESCRIPTION:Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer \nIn the Visitors Center: \nSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom\, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution\, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. \nLocal Patriots & Loyalists of the American Revolution: Learn about those who were for and against the Revolutionary War in this exhibit that features people from the Weston/Fairfield\, Wilton/Norwalk and Ridgefield. \nIn the historic Coley Barn: \nWeston at Work: Come explore the history of agriculture\, manufacturing\, and textile production in Weston and Connecticut in the new\, interactive exhibit\, “Weston at Work”. Children can card wool\, weave on a loom\, use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale and more! \nIn the Historic Coley House: \nGuided Tour – Life in the 1940s:Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House\, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived\, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. \nStroll through the Daniel E. Offutt\, III Sculpture Garden on our glorious 3.7 acre property. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/open-hours-explore-our-exhibits-at-weston-history-and-culture-center-3/ LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883 CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,July 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026springsumopen-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094118 CREATED:20260527T205734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205734Z UID:58535-1785675600-1785686400@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Open Hours: Explore our Exhibits at Weston History and Culture Center DESCRIPTION:Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer \nIn the Visitors Center: \nSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom\, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution\, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. \nLocal Patriots & Loyalists of the American Revolution: Learn about those who were for and against the Revolutionary War in this exhibit that features people from the Weston/Fairfield\, Wilton/Norwalk and Ridgefield. \nIn the historic Coley Barn: \nWeston at Work: Come explore the history of agriculture\, manufacturing\, and textile production in Weston and Connecticut in the new\, interactive exhibit\, “Weston at Work”. Children can card wool\, weave on a loom\, use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale and more! \nIn the Historic Coley House: \nGuided Tour – Life in the 1940s:Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House\, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived\, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. \nStroll through the Daniel E. Offutt\, III Sculpture Garden on our glorious 3.7 acre property. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/open-hours-explore-our-exhibits-at-weston-history-and-culture-center-4/ LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883 CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026springsumopen-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094118 CREATED:20260609T130531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T130531Z UID:58539-1788094800-1788105600@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Open Hours: Explore our Exhibits at Weston History and Culture Center DESCRIPTION:Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer \nIn the Visitors Center: \nSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom\, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution\, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. \nLocal Patriots & Loyalists of the American Revolution: Learn about those who were for and against the Revolutionary War in this exhibit that features people from the Weston/Fairfield\, Wilton/Norwalk and Ridgefield. \nIn the historic Coley Barn: \nWeston at Work: Come explore the history of agriculture\, manufacturing\, and textile production in Weston and Connecticut in the new\, interactive exhibit\, “Weston at Work”. Children can card wool\, weave on a loom\, use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale and more! \nIn the Historic Coley House: \nGuided Tour – Life in the 1940s:Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House\, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived\, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. \nStroll through the Daniel E. Offutt\, III Sculpture Garden on our glorious 3.7 acre property. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/open-hours-explore-our-exhibits-at-weston-history-and-culture-center-5/ LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center ( Weston Historical Society)\, 104 Weston Rd\, Weston\, 06883 CATEGORIES:Activity,August 2026,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026springsumopen-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Weston History &%3B Culture Center":MAILTO:info@westoncthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094118 CREATED:20260601T164050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T164050Z UID:58648-1789063200-1789070400@cthumanities.org SUMMARY:Looking for History: Connecticut Industry Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:MoCACT presents Looking for History\, featuring three artists\, Rick Shaefer\, Ellen Harvey\, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the exhibition from June 25 to November 15\, 2026. In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026\, the Museum invites visitors into distinct yet interconnected conversations about our nation’s past\, present\, and potential future. URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/looking-for-history-connecticut-industry-opening-reception/ LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880 CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Arts,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,September 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cthumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-11.49.33-AM-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR