CELEBRATION
Marquis de Lafayette “Victory Lap Through Greenwich” 200th Anniversary Celebration at Bush-Holley House
Bush-Holley House Museum 47 Strickland Road, Cos CobJoin Greenwich Historical Society, DAR Horseneck Chapter and Alliance Française Greenwich for the Marquis de Lafayette “Victory lap Through Greenwich” 200th Anniversary Celebration. Hosted at the Greenwich Historical Society, with the support of the Town and several local dining establishments. The celebration will feature: Meet & take photos with a Marquis de Lafayette re-enactor Keynote remarks by Chuck Schwam, […]
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Celebrates the Opening of Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community
Ballard Institute 1 Royce Circle, StorrsThe Ballard Institute will present the grand opening of its new exhibition Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community on Wednesday, Aug. 21, with refreshments served at 4:30 p.m. and an in-person exhibition tour at 5 p.m. by curator Dr. Paulette Richards and Ballard Institute Director Dr. John Bell, which will also be streamed on Ballard Institute’s […]
American Revolution Hero Lafayette Returns at New Haven Museum
New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Avenue, New HavenOn August 21, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m., New Haven Museum (NHM) and The American Friends of Lafayette will host a two-part welcoming celebration for the Marquis de Lafayette when he returns (in full regalia) to New Haven, exactly 200 years after his last triumphal visit to the city. Register here for this free NH250 event. The evening begins in the […]
200th Anniversary Reenactment of Lafayette’s American Tour: Madison Town Green
Madison Town Green Route 1, MadisonThe trustees of the MHS invite all Madison citizens and visitors to join us on August 24 to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to America. In 1824, Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution, returned from France to tour the United States as the nation was readying to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary of […]
Slice of America: Pizza Documentary Premiere at the New Haven Museum at New Haven Museum
New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Avenue, New HavenThe New Haven Museum and Best Video will join forces to present director Gorman Bechard and pizza historian Colin M. Caplan for the premiere screening of “Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun,” on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 7 p.m., preceded by a wine/beer reception at 6 p.m. with pizza bites from Pepe’s, […]
Stowe Prize for Literary Activism Celebration: Dr. Bettina L. Love
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest Street, HartfordThe Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is delighted to celebrate Dr. Bettina L. Love as the 2024 Stowe Prize for Literary Activism winner for her book Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal (St. Martin’s Press, 2023). Event Schedule 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Donor Reception with Dr. Bettina L. Love Katharine Seymour Day […]
Connecticut’s Old State House: Historic Firsts: The 2024 Presidential Election
Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main St, HartfordWhat is the significance of the Nov. 5, 2024 election in US history and politics? What should voters pay attention to as they vote? Three distinguished experts from the University of Connecticut will discuss these issues and answer questions about the upcoming election. Panelists: Evelyn M. Simien is Professor of Political Science and the Director […]
Connecticut’s Old State House Third Annual Election Cake Bake Off
Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main St, HartfordIt’s time for a celebration and some sweet competition! Join Connecticut’s Old State House on November 2 for the third annual Election Cake Bake Off. Historically, Election Day in Connecticut combined voting with parties, libations, parades, and cake! Stores sold special Election Cake ingredients to women who transformed them into spice cakes for crowds gathered […]
Wassail In The Orchard & Apple Cook-Off at Yankee Cider Co.
Yankee Cider Company 23 Petticoat Lane, East HaddamCelebrate the end of the harvest season and help us bless the apples for a restful winter and a bountiful new year at our November Orchard Wassail. This light-hearted ceremony is meant to promote the health of the trees and to ensure a bountiful harvest in the coming season. The day is packed with fun, […]
Travel: Holiday Lightscape at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanical Garden 150 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NYNovember 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025 Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s after-dark illuminated trail, returns this winter from November 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Now in its fourth year, Lightscape has become a contemporary classic for the New York City holiday season, offering a magical seasonal experience for visitors of all ages. Press are invited to the “Lights On” press event, when […]
Travel: Winterlights Celebrations with Trustees of Reservations in Massachusetts
November 29–January 4, 2025 Three of our beautiful garden properties sparkle with thousands of shimmering, artfully designed holiday lights. Experience the sparkle of the holiday season as Winterlights returns to three special places: Naumkeag in Stockbridge, Stevens Coolidge House & Gardens in North Andover, and Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton. Follow these three easy steps to join us for dazzling […]
Dog Man: Big Jim Begins Release Party! at Bank Square Books
Bank Square Books 80 Stonington Road, Mystic, CTDog Man is back! Stop by after school on Tuesday, December 3, as we celebrate the release of his newest adventure, Dog Man: Big Jim Begins (Dog Man #13). We’ll have treats, activities, and giveaways (while supplies last, of course). And maybe even some surprise guests! About the Book In Dog Man: Big Jim Begins, discover the origin of […]