Alan & Sylvia Neigher

Alan grew up in Fairfield and his father was a renowned Bridgeport journalist. Sylvia’s family survived a concentration camp and left Vienna soon after WWII. Both are active members of Congregation B’nai Israel, where Sylvia is also a teacher.

 

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Hear more about Alan’s experience growing up in Fairfield.

 

Hear more about Alan’s father’s work on the Bridgeport Herald.

 

Hear more about Sylvia’s family and their experience in Europe during WWII.

 

Hear how Alan and Sylvia met.

 

Hear more about Sylvia’s role at Congregation B’nai Israel.

 

Hear more about Sylvia’s work with the Town of Fairfield Holocaust Commemoration Committee.

 

Hear some of the changes Alan has seen in Fairfield, especially because of the construction of I-95.

 

Hear more about Alan and Sylvia’s experience of living in Fairfield.

In collaboration with Southport-based photographer Loryne Atoui, the Fairfield Museum invites visitors to explore a free, outdoor exhibition on the Museum Commons featuring photographic portraits of 16 community members. The exhibition showcases today’s multi-faceted Fairfield community and celebrates the different people who call Fairfield home. Large-scale photographs will be displayed on the exterior of the Fairfield Museum building and other historic properties. Alongside the portraits, clips of oral history interviews that share a piece of each community member’s Fairfield story will be accessible by scanning QR codes throughout the exhibition.

This exhibition is presented in conjunction with Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience.