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Witness Stones Installation Ceremony: Old Lyme
Witness Stones Installation Ceremony: Old Lyme
The community will gather on the lawn of the Old Lyme Library to celebrate the fourth installation of Witness Stones in the Lyme-Old Lyme area. The program offers music, poetry, and words from community partners. Guest speakers include Rhonda Ward, Witness Stones Old Lyme poet and first New London Poet Laureate; Nekita Waller, soloist; Rick […]
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Summer Campsat Mystic Seaport
Summer Campsat Mystic Seaport
Kick off summer at Riverfest! Tour visiting fishing vessels docked at the Museum for the weekend, and absorb yourself in special historical demonstrations like sail handling aboard historic vessels, cod […]
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Yale Center for British Art: Conversations about Conservation | The Material and Techniques of the Lucknow Scroll
Yale Center for British Art: Conversations about Conservation | The Material and Techniques of the Lucknow Scroll
Explore the portrayal of the city of Lucknow from the Gomti River in India during the early nineteenth century, as captured in a remarkable thirty-seven-foot scroll (1826). The city became a nurturing ground for diverse and vibrant artistic expressions across various media as it stood at a unique intersection of Eastern and Western traditions. Register […]
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200th Anniversary Rustic English Country Masque & Ball at Pilgrim Hall Museum: September 1
200th Anniversary Rustic English Country Masque & Ball at Pilgrim Hall Museum: September 1
Sunday, September 1, 2024 Join our festive 17th-century style Masque and English Country dance party in the original 1824 Main Hall as you’ve never seen it before—just emptied of its artworks in preparation for major renovation - PERFECT FOR A ONCE–EVERY–TWO–CENTURIES PARTY! TO BENEFIT THE LIGHT THE WAY RESTORATION CAMPAIGN Music by SEVEN TIMES SALT […]
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Talk: Agostino Brunias: Printed Works on Paper: Yale Center for British Art
Talk: Agostino Brunias: Printed Works on Paper: Yale Center for British Art
Agostino Brunias was born in 1728 in Rome. While working as an artist, he came to the attention of the Scottish architect Robert Adam, who was touring Italy. After working as a draftsman and painter in Adam’s firm from 1758 to 1764, Brunias accepted a position as an artist accompanying Sir William Young, the recently […]
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CT Open House Day on the Thames
Discover both the hidden and larger-than-life gems in Groton and New London during CT Open House Day. Once a year on the 2nd Saturday in June, sites in Thames River Heritage Park host open houses in celebration of CT Open House Day. Start in Groton Heights or Downtown New London or Fort Trumbull State Park […]
Pilgrim Hall Museum’s 200th Anniversary Rustic English Country Masque & Ball: September 1
Pilgrim Hall Museum’s 200th Anniversary Rustic English Country Masque & Ball: September 1
Sunday, September 1st, 6:30 - 9pm Join our festive 17th-century style Masque and English Country dance party in the original 1824 Main Hall as you’ve never seen it before—just emptied of its artworks in preparation for major renovation - PERFECT FOR A ONCE–EVERY–TWO–CENTURIES PARTY! TO BENEFIT THE LIGHT THE WAY RESTORATION CAMPAIGN Music by SEVEN […]
Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at Mystic Seaport
Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at Mystic Seaport
Exhibition on June 8, 2024, through September 2, 2024 Based on French author Jules Verne’s 1870 classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, this exhibition brings to life the adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical submarine Nautilus, and the mythical world he inhabited. At the center of this fantasy world is the giant Nautilus where visitors can climb aboard and […]
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Author Talk: Kathleen Housley:“Stone Breaker: The Poet James Gates Percival and the Beginning of Geology in New England,”at Pardee-Morris House
Author Talk: Kathleen Housley:“Stone Breaker: The Poet James Gates Percival and the Beginning of Geology in New England,”at Pardee-Morris House
In the early 1800s, when the prevailing belief was that the earth was 6,000 years old and had been shaped by Noah’s flood, James Gates Percival showed that the traprock in the Connecticut valley was volcanic and far older. Housley is the author of eleven books. Her poems and essays on the interconnection between science […]
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Exploring Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Exploring Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Embark on a captivating exploration of maritime history on June 12, featuring Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes, titled “Exploring Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea”. This session promises a thought-provoking […]
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Historic Boat Tours on the Thames: Submarines, Battlefields and Betrayers.
Historic Boat Tours on the Thames: Submarines, Battlefields and Betrayers.
Saturdays and Sundays 11:40 am to 12:55 pm For centuries our harbor has guarded the Thames River and entry to Long Island Sound, with Navy and Coast Guard installations, the ship building industries that support them, as well as two forts that have seen battles, defeats and the birthplace of the Coast Guard and Merchant […]
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Creating an Oasis at Wethersfield: Mrs. Poehler and Mr. Stillman: Sharon
Creating an Oasis at Wethersfield: Mrs. Poehler and Mr. Stillman: Sharon
Opening Reception for Exhibition of Pioneering Landscape Designer Evelyn Poehler, who created the masterpiece at Wethersfield Estate & Garden in Amenia, NY. Opening Reception June 14th, 5-7 pm. A resident of Sharon, her creation is considered one of the finest classical gardens in America and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Immerse yourself […]
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Juneteenth at The Connecticut Science Center in Hartford
Juneteenth at The Connecticut Science Center in Hartford
FREEDOM DAY Celebrate Juneteenth: Freedom Day at the Connecticut Science Center with a day of discovery, learning, exploration, and fun! We invite guests of all ages to explore the rich history and significance of Juneteenth through interactive exhibits, engaging workshops, and inspiring presentations. Enjoy hands-on activities that delve into science, technology, and culture, while also […]
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Juneteenth Celebration with Jazz & Poetry at The Florence Griswold Museum
Juneteenth Celebration with Jazz & Poetry at The Florence Griswold Museum
The celebration in honor of Juneteenth—a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—will take place on the north lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum. The event features a quartet led by legendary bassist Nat Reeves and new work by Connecticut poets Marilyn Nelson, Kate Rushin, Rhonda Ward, and Antoinette Brim-Bell, who in 2021 […]
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Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day at The Stanley-Whitman House
Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day at The Stanley-Whitman House
Stanley-Whitman House is one of fifteen distinctive historic sites and gardens in Connecticut that will be offering tours as part of Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day, Sunday, June 23rd from 12 - 4 pm. The Museum will be offering free historic garden tours in its "Museum Without Walls" which include its dooryard garden, hops and dye […]
CT’s Historic Gardens Day 2024
CT’s Historic Gardens Day 2024
Fifteen distinctive historic sites and gardens in Connecticut that will be offering tours as part of Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day, Sunday, June 23rd from 12 - 4 pm. Reservations are needed and can be made online. For more information