Stop by our Research Library and explore select manuscripts on items related to presidential history. Free with Museum Admission.
From true love to power couples, uncover the love stories behind couples from Fairfield. Join the Fairfield Museum’s Walt Matis to explore some of the iconic and infamous romances in the town’s history. Snow Date: February 18 Co-presented with the Fairfield Public Library Free PLEASE NOTE: This program will be take place at […]
The "Styles of the First Ladies" talk originally scheduled for Sunday, February 9 at 1 pm will be RESCHEDULED TO A NEW DATE due to the weather forecast. The Fairfield Museum will reach out with the new program date. If you have already purchased tickets, we will be happy to refund you if you cannot […]
After his Cooper Union address in February 1860, Abraham Lincoln made a whirlwind tour of Connecticut ostensibly to support William Buckingham’s bid for reelection for Governor of Connecticut. In reality, Lincoln was engaged in a stealth campaign to secure the Republican nomination for President of the United States. On Lincoln’s birthday, join Dale Plummer, Norwich […]
The "Styles of the First Ladies" talk originally scheduled for Sunday, February 9 at 1 pm has been RESCHEDULED to Sunday, February 23. Please reach out to the Fairfield Museum with any questions. ________________________________________________________ Behind every successful man is a woman. Join curator & collections manager Susan J. Jerome to explore the fashions of […]
Curious about the history behind your house in Fairfield or the surrounding area? Drop by the Fairfield Museum’s Research Library to learn how to research your house with our Librarian Ed Surato. Discover the wide variety of materials available at our library, including photographs, maps, manuscripts, newspapers, and land records. Feel free to also send […]