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Hiking: Ruins of Southern New England at Ridgefield Library
Hiking: Ruins of Southern New England at Ridgefield Library
The Ridgefield Historical Society and the Library present Hiking Ruins Southern New England: A Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island by Dr. Nick Bellantoni, Emeritus CT State Archaeologist, a guide to hiking archaeological sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Many people have no idea that there are archaeological sites in the area, […]
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Thomas Dolby on His New Book, “Prevailing Wind”
Thomas Dolby on His New Book, “Prevailing Wind”
Two music legends meet at The Westport Library on July 16, as Thomas Dolby and Chris Frantz discuss Dolby’s new novel, Prevailing Wind!. Please note the 4 pm start time. This is Thomas’ only scheduled […]
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Artist Talk: Elizabeth Englander and Eduardo Andres Alfonso at The Aldrich Museum
Artist Talk: Elizabeth Englander and Eduardo Andres Alfonso at The Aldrich Museum
Thursday, July 18 | 6 to 7 pm Please join artist Elizabeth Englander and Associate Curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso for a talk on the work and ideas behind Elizabeth Englander: Eminem Buddhism, Volume 3, the artist’s first museum exhibition. The talk will explore the relationship between the contemporary materials forming the sculptures of deities and the […]
Virtual Program- Collecting Perspectives: Cape Cod Canal: Haverhill Center
Virtual Program- Collecting Perspectives: Cape Cod Canal: Haverhill Center
Join us for Collecting Perspectives, captivating conversations on the stories and connections behind Historic New England Collections at the Haverhill Center: tonight, the Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal Collection. Historic New England Senior Curator of Library and Archives Lorna Condon joins Marilyn Keith Daly, project manager for the Haverhill Center, and guests, artist and […]
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Old Post Road Walking Tour: Fairfield
Old Post Road Walking Tour: Fairfield
Immerse yourself in the charm of the Old Post Road Historic District. Join a guided tour exploring what was once the main road through Fairfield dating back hundreds of years. Originally a Native American trade and travel route, Old Post Road is lined with historic sites. Learn about the Old Fairfield Academy, Annie B. Jennings, […]
Coffee Tasting 101 with Sound Coffee at Black Rock Books
Coffee Tasting 101 with Sound Coffee at Black Rock Books
The founders of Sound Coffee join us to lead a fun and informative coffee tasting at Black Rock Books. This workshop will cover: Coffee Origins and Supply Chain Basics of Coffee Tasting Home Brewing Tips Live tasting of Single Origin Coffee Each ticket includes a bag of your favorite Sound Coffee beans to brew at […]
Inheriting Freedom an Intergenerational Tour at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Inheriting Freedom an Intergenerational Tour at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
The goal of our intergenerational tour is to encourage conversations about justice between all visitors. We provide an interactive, conversation-based tour experience where we welcome questions and curiosity from adults and children alike. The tour explores the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe and the larger history of anti-slavery activism in the United States, with a major […]
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Ocean House Author Series: Allison Pataki & Emily Franklin
Ocean House Author Series: Allison Pataki & Emily Franklin
Join us as Ocean House owner and author, Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with our featured authors. This week, New York Times bestselling authors Allison Pataki and Emily Franklin will be […]
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Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Anna Potter at the Merrill House
Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Anna Potter at the Merrill House
Upcoming James Merrill House Fellow: Anna Potter's writing has appeared in The Rumpus, phoebe, Contrary Magazine, and elsewhere. She is a bookseller at Oblong Books, a former James Merrill House fellow, and an American Academy of Arts and Letters grant recipient. In the 1990s, she was one of two lead singers for Chickita, an all-women, double-bass, […]
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Conversations with a Beekeeper At The Beekley Library
Conversations with a Beekeeper At The Beekley Library
Join the Humble Bee Honey Company for a program introducing the life of the Honey bee. It discusses equipment management and harvesting practices past and present, the challenges Beekeepers face and the importance of Beekeeping and honey bees to our ecosystem. For more information!
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WEBINAR | Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: Odyssey of an American Idol
WEBINAR | Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: Odyssey of an American Idol
MEMBERS ONLY | Not a member? Join Today! On July 25th, join us for a live webinar with Alan R. Hoffman, Esq., President of the American Friends of Lafayette. This program will describe the full extent of Lafayette’s reputation and explore the origins of Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825, a first-hand account of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour […]
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Artist’s Talk with Paula Nadelstern, “Patternista” at New England Quilt Museum
Artist’s Talk with Paula Nadelstern, “Patternista” at New England Quilt Museum
June 18 through September 14, 2024. This public program is offered in conjunction with the NEQM exhibition, Kaleidoscope Quilts: Works by Paula Nadelstern. Admission is free of charge for members and included with the price of general admission for nonmembers. For over 35 years, quilt artist Paula Nadelstern has filtered her design inspiration through a kaleidoscopic […]
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Matt Vallier & History Pints presents: The Life of Andrew Upson, 20th CVI Matt Vallier & History Pints presents: The Life of Andrew Upson, 20th CVI
Matt Vallier & History Pints presents: The Life of Andrew Upson, 20th CVI Matt Vallier & History Pints presents: The Life of Andrew Upson, 20th CVI
In partnership with The Barnes Museum and Kinsman Brewing Company, Program Director Matt Vallier will present the story of Andrew Upson, whose service with the 20th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry are preserved through his wartime letters. Grab a brew and listen to some history! For more information