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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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SUMMARY:Research Your House Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION: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 your inquiry ahead of time to research@fairfieldhs.org. \n  \n$5 per adult; $3 per senior or student. \n  \nImage: Fairfield Ave.\, from Norman St.\, Bridgeport\, Conn. Fairfield Museum Postcard Collection.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/research-your-house-drop-in-session-6/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs,Workshops
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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
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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:20260218T120000
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SUMMARY:History Bites | The Presidents & the Pastime: Baseball’s Unique Relationship with our Commanders-in-Chief Through the Years
DESCRIPTION:Baseball has long held a special place in the hearts of Americans\, and that is particularly true of our presidents. FDR considered it essential that major league baseball continue to be played throughout the war and took specific steps to ensure that it was. George W. Bush believed that throwing out a pitch at Yankee Stadium in the 2001 World Series following 9/11 was the perfect symbol that the American way of life would proceed undeterred. Join local author Dan Coonan to explore the special relationship our national pastime has enjoyed with our Commanders-in-Chief through the decades. \n$5 suggested donation. Snacks and refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-the-presidents-the-pastime-baseballs-unique-relationship-with-our-commanders-in-chief-through-the-years/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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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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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
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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
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000
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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:Local to Fairfield Series | Journey to the West
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the special exhibition To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Fairfield & the Connecticut Western Reserve\, join the Fairfield Museum’s Walt Matis to hear stories of Fairfield families who journeyed west. Discover stories of hope\, hardship\, and tremendous fortune. \nCo-presented with the Fairfield Public Library \n  \nFree. Program will take place at Fairfield Public Library. \n  \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/local-to-fairfield-series-journey-to-the-west/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 Old Post Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T160000
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SUMMARY:Research Your House Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION: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 your inquiry ahead of time to research@fairfieldhs.org. \n  \nFree with Museum Admission. \n  \nImage: Harbor Road\, Southport\, Conn. Fairfield Museum Postcard Collection.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/research-your-house-drop-in-session-5/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
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SUMMARY:History Bites | A Voyage to China & Japan
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield has a long seafaring history. In this special talk presented in collaboration with the Japan Society of Fairfield County\, dive into the story of Mary Swift Jones\, wife of Capt. Benjamin Jones of East Setauket in Long Island. Join Beverly Tyler\, historian for the Three Village Historical Society\, to follow Mary Swift Jones as she sailed from South Street Seaport with her husband to embark on a voyage to China and Japan in 1858. Through Jones’ letters\, artifacts\, the first mate’s journal\, and a cabin boy’s book\, we experience her adventures over three years. \n  \nFree with Museum admission
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-a-voyage-to-china-japan/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Display at Fairfield Museum Research Library
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Onion Week being hosted by The Sasquanaug Conservancy for Southport\, stop by our Research Library to explore manuscripts on the Southport Globe onion and the area’s agricultural and maritime industries. \nFree with Museum Admission.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/pop-up-display-at-fairfield-museum-research-library-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T143000
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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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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Display at the Fairfield Museum Research Library
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our Research Library to explore manuscripts on local connections to the Western Reserve\, a portion of land claimed by the Connecticut Colony in what is now Ohio and local families who ventured west. \n  \nFree with Museum Admission \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/pop-up-display-at-the-fairfield-museum-research-library-12/
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:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T113000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour: Dressed to Impress
DESCRIPTION:Join a guided tour of our Dressed to Impress exhibition with Curator Chelsea Garth. Explore how women dressed for special occasions across different eras in this beautifully curated tribute to style\, showcasing 100 years of captivating fashion from the Fairfield Museum’s collection. \nRegistration is required. $5 for members; $10 for non-members. \n  \nImage: Color plate from Godey’s Lady’s Book\, March 1854. Fairfield Museum Library. \n  \nDressed to Impress and its related programs are made possible in part by the generous support of Title Sponsor Cambridge Trust and Lead Sponsor Brody Wilkinson PC.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/gallery-tour-dressed-to-impress/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T130000
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SUMMARY:History Bites | Cocktail Culture: The Mad Men Era
DESCRIPTION:Cocktail parties in the home have been popular since the 1920s\, after the onset of Prohibition. Join fashion historian Karen (Ren) Antonowicz for a look at cocktail culture fashion as we travel through time. Explore silhouettes in clothing from the late 1940s through the 1960s while discovering the connections among fashion\, home décor\, accessories\, and cocktails during this interesting period. \nFree with Museum admission. Snacks and refreshments provided. \n  \nDressed to Impress and its related programs are made possible in part by the generous support of Title Sponsor Cambridge Trust and Lead Sponsor Brody Wilkinson PC.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-cocktail-culture-the-mad-men-era/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:Local to Fairfield | Stitches & Seams: The Sewing Machine Industry in Bridgeport
DESCRIPTION:By the late 1800s\, sewing machines and the popularity of pre-made patterns modeled after Parisian fashion made the latest styles increasingly accessible to middle class American women. In conjunction with the exhibition Dressed to Impress\, Fairfield Museum’s Walt Matis will discuss how Bridgeport became a hub of sewing machine manufacturers\, including Howe Machine Company\, Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company\, and Singer Manufacturing Company. \nCo-presented with the Fairfield Public Library \n  \nFree. Program will take place at Fairfield Public Library. \n  \nRSVP HERE \n  \nImage: Advertisement for Wheeler & Wilson Improved Sewing Machines\, in 1886 Bridgeport City Directory. Fairfield Museum Library Collection. \n___________________________ \n  \nDressed to Impress and its related programs are made possible in part by the generous support of Title Sponsor Cambridge Trust and Lead Sponsor Brody Wilkinson PC.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/local-to-fairfield-stitches-seams-the-sewing-machine-industry-in-bridgeport/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 Old Post Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:Research Your House Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION: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 your inquiry ahead of time to research@fairfieldhs.org. \n  \nFree with Museum Admission. \n  \nImage: Flints Corner\, Fairfield\, Conn\, c. 1920. Fairfield Museum Postcard Collection.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/research-your-house-drop-in-session-4/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000
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SUMMARY:IMAGES Photography Roundtable & Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of our 2025 IMAGES exhibition featuring the work of Adger Cowans and a special roundtable to learn more about the business and creative aspects of photography with our esteemed panel of photographers and photo editors: Isabel Chenoweth\, 2024 IMAGES Featured Photographer\, and Brad Smith\, Vice President for Photography\, WWE. The general public is invited to bring a few pieces from your portfolio for review by our panel. \n  \nFree \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/images-photography-roundtable-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20250616T134659Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Display at the Fairfield Museum Research Library
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the back-to-school season\, stop by our Research Library and explore select manuscripts related to local colleges and universities\, including Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University.  \n  \nFree with Museum Admission \n  \nImage: Postcard of Fairfield University’s Berchman’s Hall and Xavier Hall\, 1954. Fairfield Museum Postcard Collection.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/pop-up-display-at-the-fairfield-museum-research-library-11/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T200000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth: Remembering the Unremembered; Slavery and Resistance in Fairfield
DESCRIPTION:Remembering the Unremembered; slavery and resistance in Fairfield. A Juneteenth perspective on Fairfield’s history. \nFirst Selectman Bill Gerber will read a proclamation and Sustainable Fairfield Equity Committee member\, Steve Bogan\, will introduce this fascinating talk by Historian and Research Project Lead for the Fairfield Slavery Project\, Alec Lurie\, and Fairfield Museum and History Center Program & Volunteer Coordinator\, Walt Matis\, who will share the rich history of the enslaved and free Black families in our community\, offering a unique view of slavery in the North. The discussion will be followed by questions and answers with the audience. \nThis is a partnership between Sustainable Fairfield\, Fairfield Museum and History Center\, and the library. \n  \nFree. Registration Required. Click here to register with the Fairfield Public Library.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/juneteenth-remembering-the-unremembered-slavery-and-resistance-in-fairfield/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 Old Post Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T160000
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Display at the Fairfield Museum Research Library
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the Dressed to Impress exhibition\, stop by our Research Library and explore advertisements\, magazines\, and other manuscripts related to fashion. \n  \nFree with Museum Admission \n  \nDressed to Impress and its related programs are made possible in part by the generous support of Title Sponsor Cambridge Trust and Lead Sponsor Brody Wilkinson PC.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/pop-up-display-at-the-fairfield-museum-research-library-10/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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