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 […]

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 journey through the millennia-old maritime cultures of the Dawnland (New England) and the African continent. Dr. Gomes will illuminate historical encounters and contributions, highlighting the […]

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 […]

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 […]