Come see the Stars in your own backyard. Visitors will discover Connecticut’s theatrical history, a legacy that dates from the 19th century to the present day.
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Inside Bridgeport’s Theatres
An exhibition of photographs and memorabilia that explores Bridgeport’s theatre history. View the Main Street Collection of rich and colorful photographs by Jay Misencik and Geraline Valentine offer a rare glimpse inside Bridgeport’s Majestic and Palace theatres. The photos capture the architectural beauty of these once thriving houses. Many items on display are on loan from the Bridgeport History Center of the Bridgeport Public Library, a Bravo! partner.
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Holiday Express: Station to Station
In December of 1848, the first train came through Fairfield, a project that Fairfielders were reluctant to support. Over a century later, the train has become a part of our daily life. This exhibit of historic photographs, schedules and postcards from the Barnum Museum and the Fairfield Museum collections shows how Fairfield County’s train line has changed over time. View a real conductor’s hat, vintage railroad tickets and images from P.T. Barnum’s circus legacy. The exhibit features a fascinating model of the Fairfield train station circa 1903, created by John Valakas, an employee of Metro North Railroad and a member of the Housatonic Model Railway Club.
Contemporary images include the lenticular photography of Miggs Burroughs; superimposed “then and now” photographs of the Fairfield and Southport stations with a dynamic, 3-D effect. Find out about Fairfield’s newest station, the Fairfield Metro Center, through aerial photography and a series of photographs chronicling the construction of the station by James R. Anderson.
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Fairfield History: Collection Highlights
This region’s four centuries of history offer abundant opportunities for learning about local, regional, and even national events. These collection highlights reveal important milestones that contribute to the identity of Fairfield and the state of Connecticut.
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Bravo! A Century of Theatre in Fairfield County is made possible
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