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SUMMARY:The Three Towns Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:From its earliest days\, Fairfield was a sprawling town. Stretching from the Saugatuck River in the west to what is now Bridgeport’s Park Avenue in the east\, and northward to the hills of Redding\, Fairfield’s original bounds encompassed a vast and dynamic region. With a flourishing population\, new parishes and religious beliefs took root and distant communities began to forge their own paths. Thus emerged the neighboring towns of Redding\, Westport\, Weston\, and Easton—shaped from Fairfield lands. Join us for a special bus tour to discover the unique stories found in Fairfield\, Weston\, and Easton and explore the shared history among all three towns. \nCo-presented by Weston History & Culture Center and Historical Society of Easton. \nRegistration is required. $80 per person.  \n  \nProgram Details: \n\nPre-registration is required—no drop-ins will be allowed because space is very limited.\nThe bus tour is approximately 4 hours long.\nWe will make 3 stops where we will see specific sites along the way. Stops include: c. 1750 Ogden House; Weston History and Culture Center; and Easton Congregational Church & Staples Academy.\nLight refreshments will be available at select stops during the bus tour.\nWe will depart promptly at 10 AM. Please arrive at the Fairfield Museum (370 Beach Rd. Fairfield\, CT) at least 30 minutes in advance in order to secure a parking spot.\nParking is available at the Fairfield Museum.\nCheck in at the Fairfield Museum lobby.\nWhen purchasing admission\, you will NOT receive a physical ticket. All you need to do at check-in is provide your name.\nThis program is recommended for adults.\nPlease note that this bus does not have wheelchair accessibility.\nA restroom will be available on the bus.\nPlease bring water with you.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We will be walking and standing for periods at certain stops.\nIn case of inclement weather\, the Fairfield Museum\, Weston History & Culture Center and Historical Society of Easton will make every effort to reschedule the bus tour. Please check the Fairfield Museum website (www.fairfieldhistory.org) for weather-related updates.\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum\, Weston History & Culture Center\, and Historical Society of Easton.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/the-three-towns-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting of the Fairfield Museum’s Membership
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Museum Members are invited to join us for an informal reception from 5:30 to 6 pm\, followed by the election of new Board members and officers of the Fairfield Museum. Afterwards\, enjoy a special presentation on Benjamin Tallmadge\, George Washington’s chief intelligence officer during the American Revolution\, with Kate Zullo\, Head of Education at Litchfield Historical Society. \nOpen to Museum Members only. \n  \nClick Here to View the Board Nominee Slate. \nClick Here to View the Bios for the Board Nominees.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2026-annual-meeting-of-the-fairfield-museums-membership/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T103000
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED TO MAY 16: Town Hall Green Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Due to the inclement weather forecast for Saturday\, May 9\, the walking tour will be rescheduled for Saturday\, May 16. Please call or email the Fairfield Museum with any questions. Thank you for your understanding. \n__________________________________________________________ \nJoin a guided tour of the Town Hall Green showcasing the people and places of Fairfield along with events that took place right under your feet! Learn about a Native prehistoric village\, the 1639 town center\, local witchcraft trials\, the Revolutionary War battleground\, and the Burr Homestead\, where John Hancock married Dorothy Quincy. \nRegistration is required. $15 for members; $20 for non-members. \nRain Date: May 16 \n  \nProgram Details: \n\nProgram meets at Fairfield Museum Lobby.\nPre-registration is required—no drop-ins will be allowed.\nNo physical ticket will be mailed. Check in using your name.\nTour is approximately 90 minutes long and will start promptly.\nThis program is recommended for adults and kids ages 14 and up.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We will be standing and walking for extended periods.\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/town-hall-green-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Outdoor Programs & Tours,Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:History Bites | Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots from Connecticut in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Selfless sacrifices were made throughout the fight for American independence. Join local historian & author Damien M. Cregeau to discover the stories of General George Washington’s unsung heroes—from future Connecticut governor John Trumbull to his sister Faith Trumbull to officers of the Continental Army who have received little focus until now. \nA book sale and signing will follow the presentation. \n$5 suggested donation \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nDamien Cregeau earned his B.A. in history from Hillsdale College and M.A. in history from Colorado State. He is a nationally-recognized scholar of the American Revolution who has spoken throughout the U.S. from Boston to Washington\, D.C. to Chicago. His talk on Alexander Hamilton is available to watch on C-SPAN. He has been published in numerous journals and magazines\, including Military History Quarterly\, ten features in the Journal of the American Revolution\, and Financial History magazine. He published his first book\, Portraits of Patriots\, in 2025.  He and his wife\, Pam\, a psychologist\, own two homes in Connecticut built in 1765 – the Private Samuel Hanmer House in Wethersfield and the General Jedediah Huntington House in Norwich. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-portraits-of-patriots-colonel-john-trumbull-and-five-fellow-patriots-from-connecticut-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:Character Design Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Calling all aspiring artists! In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, local teacher & artist Omayra Rivera-Filardi will lead a special drawing workshop for children ages 7-12 inspired by the Fairfield Museum’s graphic novel The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington. Kids will start with dreaming up their own historical\, superhero\, or fantastical characters. Once their character takes shape\, kids will then design clothing\, experiment with hairstyles\, and add unique details that bring their characters to life. \n  \nSpace is limited. Registration includes a copy of the graphic novel. \n$30 for Members; $35 for Non-Members. \n  \nAbout the Artist \nOmaya Rivera-Filardi is an accomplished illustrator\, painter\, and art educator known for her vibrant and evocative works that blend traditional techniques with contemporary concepts. With 21 years of experience as both an artist and educator\, Omaya is dedicated to helping students explore their creative potential while cultivating a deep understanding of visual literacy and artistic expression. Specializing in illustration and acrylic paint\, Omayra has exhibited work at prominent venues such as dnj Gallery in Santa Monica\, CA\, and City Lights Gallery in Bridgeport. Additionally\, her work has been featured in the online gallery for the MSAA’s Art Showcase. Through both personal and professional practice\, Omaya continues to inspire and shape the future of art education while maintaining an active presence in the creative community. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/character-design-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Fun,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Local to Fairfield Talk Series | Secrets & Sleuths: Spies of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Gathering intelligence was crucial during the American Revolution. In conjunction with the special exhibition The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington on view at the Fairfield Public Library\, join the Fairfield Museum’s Program Coordinator Walt Matis to uncover the key figures who aided—and thwarted—the Patriot cause. \nCo-presented with the Fairfield Public Library \n  \nFree. Program will take place at Fairfield Public Library. \n  \nRSVP HERE \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/local-to-fairfield-talk-series-secrets-sleuths-spies-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 Old Post Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T143000
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Speaker Series | Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Renowned historian Keith Marshall Jones III offers the most comprehensive and compelling account of the Battle of Ridgefield to date. Though a clear British victory\, the Battle of Ridgefield’s consequences include the ascendance of Benedict Arnold\, freeing up local militia units to participate at the Battle of Saratoga and tightening the screw on Connecticut Loyalists. \nCo-presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nWith a Harvard MBA and a career in advertising and promotion over three decades\, Keith Marshall Jones III became the founding president of the Ridgefield Historical Society in CT and a hands-on local historian. His passion for the American Revolution led to five years behind musket and sword as a living historian in the re-enacted Fifth Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Line. Keith has been honored by the Connecticut General Assembly for his work on reenactments and marking southwestern Connecticut’s segment of the 680-mile Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. His publications include Congress as My Government: Chief Justice John Marshall in the American Revolution (1775 – 1781)\, The Farms of Farmingville: A Two-century History of Twenty-three Ridgefield\, Connecticut Farmhouses and the People Who Gave Them Life\, John Laurance: The Immigrant Founding Father America Never Knew\, and The Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia\, and the Surprising Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut. More than twenty years in the works\, his latest publication defines in unsurpassed detail the April 1777 Battle of Ridgefield. \n  \n\nAbout the 2026 Spring Speaker Series – Perspectives on Revolution \nAs the United States marks 250 years\, join the Fairfield Museum for a special series that rediscovers the American Revolution through bold new perspectives. The series explores the era not as a single\, unified story—but as a complex\, contested\, and transformative moment seen through many eyes. Renowned historians and authors will share new discoveries and spark conversation about how the Revolution continues to shape American identity\, ideals\, and contradictions today. \n  \nAdditional Lectures in the Series: \nFebruary 8 | Remember Liss: A New American Founding Figure \nMarch 1 | The Loyalist Legacy \n  \nRegistration is required. $15 for Members; $20 for Non-Members; $45 for the series for Members; $55 for Non-Members. \n  \n\nTicketing Policy \n\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.\nWe do not pro-rate fees for missed days of the series.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2026-spring-speaker-series-battle-of-ridgefield-benedict-arnold-the-patriot-militia-and-the-surprising-1777-battle-that-galvanized-revolutionary-connecticut/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T103000
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SUMMARY:Historic Taverns of Fairfield Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:As early as 1644\, a tavern was required for each town in Connecticut. Fairfield’s taprooms connected the town with the world\, strategically located close to the bustling harbors in Southport and Black Rock\, as well as the colonies’ major thoroughfare\, the King’s Highway (now Post Road and Old Post Road). On this special walking tour\, learn more about the taverns operated by local residents Samuel Penfield\, Jonathan Bulkley\, and Stephen Hull and discover how colonial taverns became the center of revolutionary ideas and action. \nRegistration is required. $15 for members; $20 for non-members. \nRain Date: April 25 \n  \nProgram Details: \n\nProgram meets at Fairfield Museum Lobby.\nPre-registration is required—no drop-ins will be allowed.\nNo physical ticket will be mailed. Check in using your name.\nTour is approximately 90 minutes long and will start promptly.\nThis program is recommended for adults and kids ages 14 and up.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We will be standing and walking for extended periods.\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/historic-taverns-of-fairfield-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Outdoor Programs & Tours,Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:The Best and Worst: 250 Years of American Foreign Policy with James M. Lindsay
DESCRIPTION:For 250 years\, U.S. foreign policy decisions have shaped the course of history—often debated not only in government halls but in the taverns\, inns\, and meeting places where early Americans gathered to exchange ideas. From the Marshall Plan to the Louisiana Purchase\, these decisions helped define the nation’s role in the world. Join Dr. James M. Lindsay\, Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations\, as he unveils his definitive rankings of the best and worst U.S. foreign policy decisions over the past 250 years. The World Affairs Council of Connecticut and the Fairfield Museum invite you to join in this thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss. \nRegistration is required. Members: $10; Non-Members: $15. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nJames M. Lindsay is the Mary and David Boies distinguished senior fellow in U.S. foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). From 2009 to 2024\, he was senior vice president\, director of studies\, and Maurice R. Greenberg chair at CFR\, where he oversaw the Council’s in-house think tank\, the David Rockefeller Studies Program. His scholarly work examines U.S. national security policy\, the U.S. foreign policymaking process\, and the domestic politics of U.S. foreign policy. \nHe has written and edited more than a dozen books on American politics and foreign policy. His book with Ivo H. Daalder\, America Unbound: The Bush Revolution in Foreign Policy\, was awarded the 2003 Lionel Gelber Prize. \nDr. Lindsay was a senior fellow in foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution from 1999 to 2003 and taught at the University of Iowa (1987-1999) and the University of Texas (2003-2006). In 1996–97\, he served as director for global issues and multilateral affairs on the staff of the National Security Council at the White House. He hosts the weekly podcast The President’s Inbox. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/the-best-and-worst-250-years-of-american-foreign-policy-with-james-m-lindsay/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
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SUMMARY:History Bites | The Forgotten Voices of the Revolutionary War: People of Color and the Redding Encampment\, 1778-1779
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover the contributions of soldiers of color (Native\, African\, and African American) who spent the winter of 1778-79 in the three encampments at the Redding Encampment – now Putnam Memorial State Park – or on duty nearby. Join Dr. Katherine Hermes\, publisher and executive director of Connecticut Explored magazine and professor emerita of history at Central Connecticut State University\, to uncover the lives and experiences of those men\, their families\, and those who interacted with them during and after the American Revolution. \n$5 suggested donation. Snacks and refreshments provided. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-the-forgotten-voices-of-the-revolutionary-war-people-of-color-and-the-redding-encampment-1778-1779-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Session with the Daughters of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special genealogy research session hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Explore your family’s past\, uncover ancestral connections to the American Revolution\, and learn how to document your lineage with expert guidance. Whether you’re beginning your journey or expanding your research\, this session offers hands-on support and valuable resources to bring your family history to life. \nFree. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/genealogy-research-session-with-the-daughters-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Votes for Women and the Unfinished Work of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Women’s demands for political voice did not begin in the nineteenth century\, nor did they end with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. From the Revolutionary era forward\, women challenged their exclusion from full citizenship and equal representation in government through protest\, political organizing\, and sustained advocacy. In this panel\, Professors McLaughlin and Marino examine how women across generations pressed for political voice\, tracing the figures\, strategies\, and ideologies that shaped the women’s movement from 1776 to 1920. Speakers also consider how race\, class\, and regional differences influenced the campaign and why the vote\, once secured\, did not guarantee equal participation in American democracy. \n  \nCo-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Fairfield. $5 suggested donation. \n  \nAbout the Speakers \nJennifer P. McLaughlin is the Executive Director of Student Advising and Success at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield\, CT as well as a member of the Sacred Heart history department. She teaches courses on the history of Early America\, the American Revolution\, African-American history\, American Environmental history\, and the British Empire. She earned her M.A. in American History and completed her doctoral coursework at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg\, Virginia. \n  \nKelly Marino is an Associate Professor of History and Coordinator of Women’s\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies at Sacred Heart University. Her research focuses on women’s rights\, education\, and social and political activism in modern America. She is the author of Votes for College Women (NYU Press 2024) and the forthcoming Daughters of Democracy (Cambridge University Press). \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/votes-for-women-and-the-unfinished-work-of-independence/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:Special Talk: The Life & Death of a Bridgeport Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from the original\, hand-written notebooks of the Assistant Brewmaster at the Hartmann (later Home) Brewing Company\, follow the trials and tribulations of one of Bridgeport’s most fascinating breweries. Join authors Terry Foster and Jeff Browning\, Sr. from Brewport to discover how early 20th-century brewers learned and practiced their craft until the arrival of Prohibition\, when illicit brewing survived in the shadows. Now’s your chance to taste history in conjunction with our special exhibition Eat\, Drink & Start a Revolution! Fairfield’s Taverns. \nFree. \n  \nAbout the Speakers \nTerry was born and educated in London and holds a Ph.D. in Organic chemistry from London University; he moved to the US in 1977. He worked in several areas of research in the chemical industry\, finishing up as Global Technical Director for Mining Chemicals at Cytec Industries\, in Stamford\, CT\, which meant he travelled all over the world\, from Australia to Zambia. and points in between. He started brewing some sixty years ago and began writing about home and commercial brewing in various magazines in England and published his first book there. In the USA he gave many presentations on technical and practical aspects of brewing\, wrote for several magazines and initiated the Association of Brewers Classic Beer Styles Series with “Pale Ale” in 1990. Other books followed\, including several pieces for Oxford Companion to Beer. Recently he published Brewing Porters and Stouts\, and last year came two\, Brewing Barley Wines and along with Jeff Browning Sr. The Life and Death of a Bridgeport Brewery. Terry brewed for many years with Jeff  at Bru Rm@Bar and at Brewport where he used his research skills to re-create old beer styles. \n  \nJeff is a lifetime native of Connecticut and at 12 years old he developed a love of collecting breweriana and of brewing both of which pursuits he still follows enthusiastically. He has an extensive and unparalleled collection of breweriana and brewing materials both verbal and written. As a result he has deep knowledge of Connecticut brewing history and made invaluable contributions to our book The Life and Death of a Bridgeport Brewery. Jeff was responsible for obtaining the original material on Home Brewing Co. on which the book is based. He is\, of course a long-time professional brewery at now-defunct Elm City and Long Shore\, then turned around the brewing at BrüRm@BAR\, where he instituted and ran the ground-breaking Connecticut Real Ale Festival for many years. He has tutored many apprentices\, most notably the current brewer at BAR. As both a brewer and a partner he set up Brewport in Bridgeport and is still there as both General Manager and Brewmaster. He styles himself as an English Ale brewer but at Brewport he has brewed both lager and Cream Ale\, both revived from historical recipes. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/special-talk-the-life-death-of-a-bridgeport-brewery/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
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SUMMARY:History Bites | Send On My Compass and Chain: Surveying Connecticut’s Western Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Surveying parties were among the first new arrivals to set foot in the Western Reserve\, a territory in the northeast of present-day Ohio that was claimed by Connecticut in the years after the Revolutionary War. Tasked with measuring the land and dividing it into townships\, the surveyors created some of the earliest descriptions of the Reserve\, its landscape\, and the region’s Indigenous inhabitants. In this talk\, Alex Dubois examines the process of surveying “New Connecticut” and the successes\, challenges\, and tragedies experienced by surveying parties. Specific focus is given to surviving surveyor journals. \n$5 suggested donation. Snacks and refreshments provided. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nAlex Dubois is an exhibit developer at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. He was previously the curator at the Litchfield Historical Society\, where he curated the exhibition\, To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Litchfield and the Connecticut Western Reserve\, a major two-year show examining the Reserve’s lasting legacy and the experiences of the men\, women\, and children affected by westward migration. The exhibition received an Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of Museums in 2024. Dubois has a BA in European History from Stonehill College and a MA in History Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-western-reserve-surveying/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T143000
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Speaker Series | The Loyalist Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Imagine quickly packing belongings\, young children in tow\, and fleeing your home—uncertain if you would ever return. MaryKate Smolenski\, PhD candidate in American Studies at Boston University\, will dive into the female loyalist experience including Mary Bowes Sayre and Miriam Treadwell Rideout of Fairfield and explore the aftermath of loyalism\, tracing the lives of Loyalist women during and after the Revolutionary War. Discover how and why loyalism to the British Crown was often edited out of the picture by later generations. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nMaryKate Smolenski is a PhD candidate in American Studies at Boston University. She studies the memory of the American Revolution through print and material culture\, and is particularly interested in how descendants of Revolutionary-era loyalists remember their ancestors. Smolenski has previously worked with several museums and historical societies\, including the Newport Historical Society\, History Cambridge\, and the GWU Museum and Textile Museum. Prior to starting her PhD\, she completed a two-year fellowship at the Preservation Society of Newport County where she re-interpreted an eighteenth-century historic house museum\, Hunter House. \n  \n\nAbout the 2026 Spring Speaker Series – Perspectives on Revolution \nAs the United States marks 250 years\, join the Fairfield Museum for a special series that rediscovers the American Revolution through bold new perspectives. The series explores the era not as a single\, unified story—but as a complex\, contested\, and transformative moment seen through many eyes. Renowned historians and authors will share new discoveries and spark conversation about how the Revolution continues to shape American identity\, ideals\, and contradictions today. \n  \nAdditional Lectures in the Series: \nFebruary 8 | Remember Liss: A New American Founding Figure \nApril 26 | Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut | Keith Marshall Jones III \n  \nRegistration is required. $15 for Members; $20 for Non-Members; $45 for the series for Members; $55 for Non-Members. \n  \n\nTicketing Policy \n\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.\nWe do not pro-rate fees for missed days of the series.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2026-spring-speaker-series-the-loyalist-legacy/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
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SUMMARY:2026 Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Families and friends of all ages are invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Learn more about the Year of the Horse and how people celebrate\, explore the Fairfield Museum\, and join us for a lion dance\, storytime with the Fairfield Public Library\, a martial arts demonstration\, dumplings from Grumpy Dumpling Co. (while supplies last)\, Korean tea cake samples from Blue & Berries (while supplies last)\, Chinese calligraphy\, and much more. \nFree; Donations are welcome \n  \nProgram Schedule \nOngoing Events \n\nDrop-in Craft: Lunar New Year Banners – Learn about these lucky decorations that feature wishes for good luck. Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy and make your own decoration to take home.\nDrop-in Craft: Make a Paper Plum Blossom Branch – Create your own paper plum blossom branch to take home. Plum blossoms are commonly used as decorations for the Lunar New Year\, representing resilience as they often bloom in the midst of winter.\nDrop-in Craft: Make a Paper Dragon Mask – Color your own paper dragon mask!\nDrop in Craft: Festive Paper Lanterns – Design your own festive paper lantern to take home.\nDrop-in Craft: Chinese Papercutting with AAPI Westport – Explore the art of Chinese papercutting by making your own Chinese character for the word “spring” in honor of Lunar New Year.\nDrop-in Craft: Make Red Envelopes with the Asian American & Pacific Islander Club at Sacred Heart University\nTry a Dumpling from Grumpy Dumpling Co.! – 1 per person\, while supplies last\nTry a Korean Tea Cake from Blue + Berries! – 1 per person\, while supplies last\nPop-Up Display in Research Library – Explore newspapers\, photographs\, and other archival materials to discover local connections to Asian communities in the region.\n\n  \n10 am \n\nLion Dance featuring The Scholar’s Martial Hall – Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a traditional lion dance at the Fairfield Museum.\n\n11 am \n\nStorytime with Fairfield Public Library – Enjoy a special storytime with the Fairfield Public Library.\n\n12 pm \n\nMartial Arts Demonstration – Enjoy a demonstration of martial arts from The Scholar’s Martial Hall.\n\n  \nSpecial thanks to our program sponsors: Grumpy Dumpling Co. and Blue & Berries. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2026-lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Community Event,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Tavern Family Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Presidents’ Day\, visit the Sun Tavern\, which hosted John Adams\, George Washington\, and many more dignitaries. Families will play colonial tavern games\, make paper tricorn hats\, enjoy a living history demonstration\, and sample colonial drinks and snacks. \n  \nFree. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/tavern-family-day/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Colonial Chocolate Making
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a delicious journey back to the 1700s and witness the captivating art of chocolate making! Join Robert Lecce from The Pewter Pot for a demonstration of the traditional tools and methods used to transform the humble cacao bean into rich\, delicious chocolate. See the entire process from roasting to refinement\, sample some of the results\, and discover what else The Pewter Pot has to offer! \n  \nOpen to all ages. Free.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/colonial-chocolate-making/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000
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SUMMARY:Local to Fairfield Series | The Winter of 1776
DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time to February of 1776 to experience the suspense\, uncertainty\, and courage of a world in the midst of revolution. Boston has endured a grueling siege by British forces and whispers of attack are winding through the streets of New York. Connecticut is caught in the middle. Join the Fairfield Museum’s Walt Matis to trace the difficult decisions\, rising tensions\, and explosive confrontations that propel the colonies towards the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. Free. \nCo-presented with the Fairfield Public Library \n  \nFree. Program will take place at Fairfield Public Library. \n  \nRSVP HERE \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/local-to-fairfield-series-the-winter-of-1776/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 Old Post Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T143000
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Speaker Series | Remember Liss: A New American Founding Figure
DESCRIPTION:Historian & author Claire Bellerjeau will discuss the extraordinary life and times of an enslaved Black woman from New York named Elizabeth\, or Liss. Living in Oyster Bay\, NY during the time of America’s founding\, Liss was enslaved by the Townsend family\, whose son Robert became George Washington’s lead spy in Manhattan during the Revolutionary War. Liss’s escape with the British\, re-enslavement\, and complex struggle for freedom together give new insight into the country’s founding era through the eyes of an enslaved Black woman seeking liberty in a country fighting for its own. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nClaire Bellerjeau is a historian and the co-author of “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth”\, published in May 2021. In 2022\, she co-founded a nonprofit organization called Remember Liss\, with the mission of educating the community about Liss’ extraordinary life and times. Through the nonprofit\, she co-wrote and published a student version of Liss’ story\, titled Remember Liss\, in March 2023. She has been researching the Townsend family and those they enslaved for over 20 years and works with teachers to develop curriculums to share Liss’ story\, using primary documents from her research. \n  \n\nAbout the 2026 Spring Speaker Series – Perspectives on Revolution \nAs the United States marks 250 years\, join the Fairfield Museum for a special series that rediscovers the American Revolution through bold new perspectives. The series explores the era not as a single\, unified story—but as a complex\, contested\, and transformative moment seen through many eyes. Renowned historians and authors will share new discoveries and spark conversation about how the Revolution continues to shape American identity\, ideals\, and contradictions today. \n  \nAdditional Lectures in the Series: \nMarch 1 | The Loyalist Legacy | MaryKate Smolenski \nApril 26 | Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut | Keith Marshall Jones III \n  \nRegistration is required. $15 for Members; $20 for Non-Members; $45 for the series for Members; $55 for Non-Members. \n  \n\nTicketing Policy \n\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.\nWe do not pro-rate fees for missed days of the series.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2026-spring-speaker-series-remember-liss-a-new-american-founding-figure/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
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SUMMARY:Finding Community & Freedom: Black History in Fairfield Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special gallery tour that highlights the stories of African American communities in and around Fairfield. Light reception to follow. Co-presented with the Equity Committee of the Sustainable Fairfield Task Force. \nFree. Registration Required \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/finding-community-freedom-black-history-in-fairfield-gallery-tour/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Display at the Fairfield Museum Research Library
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, stop by our Research Library and explore select manuscripts on items related to African American communities in Fairfield and Bridgeport. \nFree; Donations welcome \n \n  \nImage: Ward\, Randolph\, and Williams Family Reunion\, c. 1940s. Gift of Gwendolyn Ward\, 2018\, Ward and Randolph Family Collection\, MSB 142.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/pop-up-display-at-the-fairfield-museum-research-library-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
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SUMMARY:History Bites | Signs of the Times: Tavern Signs & Symbols
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a talk in conjunction with our special exhibition Eat\, Drink\, and Start a Revolution! Fairfield’s Taverns. Join Fairfield Museum Curator Chelsea Garth to explore the art of Connecticut’s tavern signs. From lions and eagles to punch bowls\, learn about the iconography of colonial America’s tavern signs and how they served as effective marketing tools. \n  \n$5 suggested donation. Snacks and refreshments provided. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-signs-of-the-times-tavern-signs-symbols/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T103243
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SUMMARY:Community Day | Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day and as part of the Fairfield Museum’s commemoration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, families and friends of all ages are invited to participate in a day of service. Free admission. \n\nHelp brighten someone’s day by making a card that will be sent to kids through Cards for Hospitalized Children or writing a letter that will be sent to senior citizens through Letters Against Isolation. Guidelines for both will be provided.\nJoin Sustainable Fairfield & Fairfield Pollinator Pathway to create milk jug greenhouses to grow native plants.\nMake birdseed ornaments to feed local birds all winter.\nDrop off donations for Operation Hope (Wish list includes shelf stable milk\, coffee & tea\, chili & stew\, condiments\, juice\, lotion\, deodorant\, body wash\, and paper towels).\nDrop off adult & kids coats that Fidelity St. John’s #3 will donate to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.\nExplore the Fairfield Museum for free!\n\n  \nAdditional Events in Fairfield \n\nSacred Heart University Community Theatre: FREE screening of the movie “Selma” at 1 pm (Click Here to Learn More)\n\n  \nStay tuned for a full list of events and activities in Fairfield as part of the Day of Service. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/community-day-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Community Event,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T143000
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall Speaker Series | The American Revolution Wasn’t Fueled by Water! Rum\, Cider\, and the Punch of Independence
DESCRIPTION:How did mugs of ale and fiery conversation in smoky taprooms help ignite the birth of a nation? The bottle says it all: “Samuel Adams\, Brewer\, Patriot.” While “Sam the Maltster” wasn’t particularly business savvy\, his role in stirring the spirit of revolution was undeniable. As gathering spots for Patriots\, merchants\, laborers\, and spies alike\, taverns served as the unofficial town halls of the American Revolution. Join Dr. Matt Warshauer\, professor of history at Central CT State University\, for an intriguing exploration of how the American Revolution was plotted in taverns. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nMatt Warshauer is a professor of history at Central Connecticut State University\, where he received his bachelors in American Studies. Fascinated by what he calls “the American paradox\,” the ever-challenging conundrum between the nation’s founding document and the difficulties of pursuing essential ideas of freedom\, Warshauer pursued an MA and PhD at Saint Louis University. He has spent the last 30 years exploring the great American experiment in self-government. The author of six books and countless articles and reviews\, Warshauer has written extensively on Andrew Jackson\, slavery and the Civil War\, and\, most recently\, 9/11 and how the most important and devastating event of the 21st century has impacted the world in which we live. Creating and Failing the 9/11 Generation: The Real Story of September 11 was just released from Routledge Press. He is currently studying the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War era\, as the 250th anniversary allows the nation to reflect on the origins and meaning of America. With a unique ability to draw in his audience\, Warshauer guides listeners through the complexities of American political and constitutional history so that we can all think more clearly and gain a better of understanding of our role as citizens. \n  \n\nAbout the 2025 Fall Speaker Series – At the Tavern \nJoin the Fairfield Museum for a series inspired by our new exhibition Eat\, Drink\, and Start a Revolution! Fairfield’s Taverns. Colonial taverns were the center of social and political life throughout New England. The series explores popular food and drink served in taverns while showcasing taverns as vital community hubs. Co-sponsored by Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center. \n  \nAdditional Lectures in the Series: \nNovember 16 | The Flowing Bowl: A History of Punch | Catherine Prescott \nNovember 23 | A Taste of the New England Tavern | Keith Stavely & Kathleen Fitzgerald \n  \nLight refreshments provided. Registration is required. Per talk: $15 for Members\, $20 for Non-Members \n\nTicketing Policy \n\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.\nWe do not pro-rate fees for missed days of the series.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2025-fall-speaker-series-the-american-revolution-wasnt-fueled-by-water-rum-cider-and-the-punch-of-independence/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Fall Speaker Series,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Display at the Fairfield Museum Research Library
DESCRIPTION:Visit our new exhibition Eat\, Drink & Start a Revolution! Fairfield’s Taverns and stop by our Research Library to explore manuscripts on local apple orchards and businesses that produced cider. \n  \nFree with Museum Admission \n  \n  \nImage: Photograph of the Aspetuck Cider Mill\, 1900-1920. The Mabel Osgood Wright Glass Slide Collection\, Fairfield Museum. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/pop-up-display-at-the-fairfield-museum-research-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall Speaker Series | A Taste of the New England Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Join food historians Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald to discover everyday tavern fare and the introduction of new and exciting foods in New England taverns. Enjoy this talk in an intimate tavern-like setting dressed up with seasonal decorations. Sample a “sweetmeat” like gingerbread or plum cake\, along with coffee or hot chocolate. \nSpace is limited. Please select one of two sessions. \n  \nAbout the Speakers \nAward-winning scholars Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald have written three highly acclaimed books together about New England and American food history: United Tastes: The Making of the First American Cookbook; Northern Hospitality: Cooking by the Book in New England; and America’s Founding Food: The Story of New England Cooking. They have presented at the Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery\, written articles for the international food and food history journal Petits Propos Culinaires\, and authored two entries in The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets. \nStavely is a writer and scholar whose interest in the Puritan influence on American and English culture has resulted in a number of critically-esteemed books and articles. He has been a Guggenheim and American Council of Learned Societies fellow and a winner of the Modern Language Association Prize for Independent Scholars. He holds a B.A. and a Ph. D. in English Literature from Yale University and a Master of Library Science from Simmons College. He taught at Boston University\, Boston College\, and Ohio State University and worked for many years as a librarian in Massachusetts public libraries. \nFitzgerald holds a B.A. in English Literature from Boston University\, a Master of Divinity from Andover Newton Seminary\, and a Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of Rhode Island. She has worked as a college chaplain\, a coordinator of a soup kitchen\, and for over thirty years as a public librarian in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. \nThe one descended from the Protestant English settlers of New England and raised in the Midwest\, the other a native New Englander of Irish descent\, Stavely and Fitzgerald bring a diversity of cultural background\, experience\, and perspective to their ongoing collaborative studies of New England and American history and culture. Their hope is that this diversity informs and humanizes their work\, helping both to attune them to the muted voices of history and to listen carefully and fairly to those who have been more audible. \n  \n\nAbout the 2025 Fall Speaker Series – At the Tavern \nJoin the Fairfield Museum for a series inspired by our new exhibition Eat\, Drink\, and Start a Revolution! Fairfield’s Taverns. Colonial taverns were the center of social and political life throughout New England. The series explores popular food and drink served in taverns while showcasing taverns as vital community hubs. Co-sponsored by Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center. \n  \nAdditional Lectures in the Series: \nNovember 16 | The Flowing Bowl: A History of Punch | Catherine Prescott \nJanuary 11 | The American Revolution Wasn’t Fueled by Water! Rum\, Cider\, and the Punch of Independence | Matthew Warshauer \n  \nLight refreshments provided. Registration is required. Per talk: $15 for Members\, $20 for Non-Members \n\nTicketing Policy \n\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.\nWe do not pro-rate fees for missed days of the series.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2025-fall-speaker-series-a-taste-of-the-new-england-tavern/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Fall Speaker Series,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall Speaker Series | The Flowing Bowl: A History of Punch
DESCRIPTION:During the colonial period\, punch was the centerpiece of many celebrations and it was often served in taverns. Join Catherine Prescott\, Chief Curator at Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center\, to dive into the history of punch\, which represented an increasingly interconnected world in the 1700s. Enjoy a taste of an 18th-century punch recipe as part of the talk. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nCatherine Prescott is the Chief Curator and Assistant Museum Director at Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center where she is responsible for overseeing the care and interpretation of nearly 15\,000 historical objects\, photographs\, and archives\, including the development of the museum’s award-winning exhibition series #HandsOnHistory. Catherine earned a B.A. in Archaeology from Hamilton College and an M.A. in Archaeology and Museum Studies from the George Washington University. In her career as an archaeologist and museum curator\, she has worked with material culture objects from 6000 BP to the 20th century. \nCatherine’s recent research has focused on food history and using food and drink as a way to foster empathy and connections across time and place. Interacting with food may be as close to a universal human experience as can be had. Catherine co-hosts the popular virtual series Taproom Tastings that investigates historic food and drink culture and explores how food and drink have long been central to building and maintaining community and cultural identity. \n  \n\nAbout the 2025 Fall Speaker Series – At the Tavern \nJoin the Fairfield Museum for a series inspired by our new exhibition Eat\, Drink\, and Start a Revolution! Fairfield’s Taverns. Colonial taverns were the center of social and political life throughout New England. The series explores popular food and drink served in taverns while showcasing taverns as vital community hubs. Co-sponsored by Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center. \n  \nAdditional Lectures in the Series: \nNovember 23 | A Taste of the New England Tavern | Keith Stavely & Kathleen Fitzgerald \nJanuary 11 | The American Revolution Wasn’t Fueled by Water! Rum\, Cider\, and the Punch of Independence | Matthew Warshauer \n  \nLight refreshments provided. Registration is required. Per talk: $15 for Members\, $20 for Non-Members; Series: $45 for Members; $55 for Non-Members. \n  \n\nTicketing Policy \n\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.\nWe do not pro-rate fees for missed days of the series.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2025-fall-speaker-series-the-flowing-bowl-a-history-of-punch/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Fall Speaker Series,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: History Bites | The Forgotten Voices of the Revolutionary War: People of Color and the Redding Encampment\, 1778-1779
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope to see you at the Fairfield Museum again soon! \n_____________________________________________ \n  \nJoin us to discover the contributions of soldiers of color (Native\, African\, and African American) who spent the winter of 1778-79 in the three encampments at the Redding Encampment – now Putnam Memorial State Park – or on duty nearby. Join Dr. Katherine Hermes\, publisher and executive director of Connecticut Explored magazine and professor emerita of history at Central Connecticut State University\, to uncover the lives and experiences of those men\, their families\, and those who interacted with them during and after the American Revolution. \n  \nFree with Museum admission
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-the-forgotten-voices-of-the-revolutionary-war-people-of-color-and-the-redding-encampment-1778-1779/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:Leaving Connecticut\, Shaping America | Special Talk featuring Walt Woodward & Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Between 1780 and 1830\, tens of thousands of Connecticans left our state to “begin the world anew” in places like Pennsylvania\, Vermont\, western New York\, and especially\, the Western Reserve. Join Connecticut’s State Historian emeritus to explore the reasons behind Connecticut’s massive outmigration\, the distinctive attributes of the people who chose to leave\, and the very serious concerns their removal raised for those they left behind. \nTo Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Fairfield & the Connecticut Western Reserve Exhibition Opening Reception to Follow \n $5 per person \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nWalter W. Woodward is Connecticut State Historian emeritus. He served as the State Historian of Connecticut and a member of  the History Department at the University of Connecticut  from 2004 to 2022. He was the fifth person to hold the position of State Historian\, which was created in the 1930s in preparation for Connecticut’s 300th anniversary. He retired in July of 2022\, becoming Connecticut State Historian emeritus. \nDr. Woodward is a scholar of Early American and Atlantic World history\, with an emphasis on Connecticut and New England. His research interests cover a variety of subjects\, including witchcraft\, alchemy and the history of science\, the use of music in Early America\,  environmental history. \nWoodward is the author of five books\, the most recent of which is Creating Connecticut: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State (Globe Pequot Press\, 2020). His book Prospero’s America: John Winthrop\, Jr.\,Alchemy and the Creation of New England Culture\, 1606-1676 (Omohundro Institute\, University of North Carolina Press\,2010) won the Homer Babbidge Prize from the Association for the Study of Connecticut History\, and was a Choice  magazine Outstanding academic title. \nProf. Woodward received his Ph. D. with Distinction from the University of Connecticut in 2001 He obtained his Master’s Degree in History from Cleveland State University\, and his B.A. in English from the University of Florida.  Prior to joining UConn\, he was a faculty member of the Department of History at Dickinson College in Carlisle\, PA. \nBefore becoming a historian\, Woodward had successful careers in both the music and advertising industries. He was the composer of two minor hit country songs (“Marty Gray” (Top 10) and “It Could’a Been Me” (Top 20)) in the 1970s\, as well as music for film and television\, for which he won two Emmy Awards and two special achievement awards from SESAC. His advertising creativity won him 8 Clio Awards\, and in 1980 he was Cleveland’s Advertising Person of the Year. \nAs State Historian emeritus\, Woodward continues to research write and share his love for the history of Connecticut and New England through the Today in Connecticut History program  and at TODAYINCTHISTORY.com\, musical performances with his group The Band of Steady Habits\, articles\, and public lectures. \n  \n  \nImage: Map of the Western Reserve Including the Fire Lands in Ohio\, original printed in 1826\, revised 1833. Published By Allen Taylor and William Sumner\, Engraved by William Savery. Courtesy of the David Rumsey Historical Map Collection.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/leaving-connecticut-shaping-america-special-talk-featuring-walt-woodward-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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