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Empowering Women Through Menopause: An Evening with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
First Congregational Church Madison 26 Meeting House Ln, Madison“Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
Sterling Memorial Library 120 High Street, New HavenCurator’s Talk: “Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
Sterling Memorial Library 120 High Street, New HavenYQI/Franke Nontechnical Talk: Nicholas Milkovich – Art and Material Science
Linsly-Chittenden Hall 63 High Street, New HavenBook Talk with Manisha Sinha: The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordServing The Whole Child A Focus on Safe Housing at The Garde
Garde Arts Center 325 State Street, New LondonFrench Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordWeek of Events
“Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
“Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
April 29 through October 6, 2024 For nearly two centuries, the ports of New England were home to the “Yankee” whaling industry. The industry operated from ports such as Nantucket, New Bedford, Mystic, and New Haven. The exhibit centers on the Sterling Library’s Manuscripts and Archives Whaling Logs Collection. Logbooks were essential navigational tools, allowing […]
Empowering Women Through Menopause: An Evening with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Empowering Women Through Menopause: An Evening with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Join us for an evening dedicated to women's health and wellness with Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Discover everything you need to thrive during menopause and beyond—from science-backed strategies to self-advocacy tools, The New Menopause encourages vibrant health and well-being for years to come. For more information
Polynesian Wayfinders AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Polynesian Wayfinders AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Embark on a fascinating journey into the celestial navigation techniques of Polynesian Wayfinders. Brian Koehler from the Mystic Seaport Museum Treworgy Planetarium will guide you through the rich heritage of these skilled navigators, exploring how they harnessed the stars and other natural elements for their oceanic voyages. This special program, held on May 1, is […]
Curator’s Talk: “Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
Curator’s Talk: “Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
Please join us to celebrate the opening of Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry, on view in the Sterling Library Exhibition Corridor from April 29 to October 6, 2024. Curator AJ Laird ’24 will provide a tour of this exciting exhibition and will be available for questions and conversation over light refreshments afterwards. No […]
YQI/Franke Nontechnical Talk: Nicholas Milkovich – Art and Material Science
YQI/Franke Nontechnical Talk: Nicholas Milkovich – Art and Material Science
Your cells are leaking! - The uncanny biomechnical world of polyethylene art Sculptor Nicholas Milkovich studied Mechanical Engineering and Studio Art at the University of Virginia, and doubled down with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University and an MFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Truly at the intersection of art and science, […]
Book Talk with Manisha Sinha: The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Book Talk with Manisha Sinha: The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Join us as acclaimed historian Manisha Sinha discusses her new book, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920. The book is a groundbreaking, expansive new account of Reconstruction that fundamentally alters our view of this formative period in American history. After the Civil War, the victorious North attempted to create an interracial […]
Author Talk: Finding Margaret Fuller: A Novel
Author Talk: Finding Margaret Fuller: A Novel
Join us in welcoming acclaimed author Allison Pataki to the Darien Library to discuss her new book, Finding Margaret Fuller. Allison, in conversation with author Lee Woodruff, will discuss her latest book, an epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller – America’s forgotten leading lady and the central figure of a movement that defined […]
Serving The Whole Child A Focus on Safe Housing at The Garde
Serving The Whole Child A Focus on Safe Housing at The Garde
Connecticut Public and CT Black & Brown Student Union co-host a series about the factors contributing to a child’s success in life. While educational success is often tied to well-resourced school districts, other factors impact a child’s trajectory like their access to affordable healthcare and healthy food. Connecticut Public and the CT Black and Brown […]
French Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
French Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at joesondra@juno.com. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take […]
Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour
Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour
Wild & Scenic is a film festival with a purpose, bringing together storytellers and stories that reflect a love and appreciation of the natural world. The evening will feature a series of short award-winning environmental and adventure films from around the world. Festival-goers will see 11 short films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, […]