- Photo by Loryne Atoui
- Photo by Loryne Atoui
About Polly & Lenie
Polly and Lenie are members of the Sturges family who were prominent 19th c.-business leaders and patrons of the arts in NYC and Fairfield. They serve as stewards of the family home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hear more about Polly’s experience growing up in the area.
Hear Polly share more about the history of the Sturges Cottage.
Hear more about how the family home played a role in family and community events.
Hear more about Polly’s thoughts on the stewardship of the Sturges Cottage.
About the Portraits of Fairfield Exhibition
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.