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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
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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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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
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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: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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20250808T200248Z
CREATED:20250808T200248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T200248Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20250701T125458Z
CREATED:20250616T155418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T125458Z
UID:10002066-1754586000-1754593200@www.fairfieldhistory.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20250616T134659Z
CREATED:20250616T134659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T134659Z
UID:10002064-1754128800-1754150400@www.fairfieldhistory.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20250617T144458Z
CREATED:20250604T162509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T144458Z
UID:10002065-1750357800-1750363200@www.fairfieldhistory.org
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
DTSTAMP:20250530T193054Z
CREATED:20250317T202634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T193054Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
DTSTAMP:20250428T143627Z
CREATED:20250317T202148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T143627Z
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SUMMARY:History Bites | The Roaring 20s
DESCRIPTION:The decade that brought us jazz\, flappers\, and the crossword puzzle also brought us gangsters\, prohibition\, and presidential scandals and tragedy. The average American does not know how our modern society was affected by the great changes to America in the Roaring 20s. In conjunction with the exhibitions Building an American Voice and Dressed to Impress\, join historian Jason Scappaticci to learn more about this unique decade that has captured the public imagination. \n  \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 Bank and Lead Sponsor Brody Wilkinson PC.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-the-roaring-20s/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T193000
DTSTAMP:20250702T155628Z
CREATED:20250428T195731Z
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SUMMARY:Local to Fairfield Talk Series | Corsets & Lace: Bridgeport’s Textile Industry
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the special exhibitions Dressed to Impress and Building an American Voice\, join Fairfield Museum’s Program Coordinator Walt Matis to explore the major textile industries\, manufacturing giants like Warnaco\, and fashionable stores that called Bridgeport home. Free. \nCo-presented with the Fairfield Public Library \nFree \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This program will be take place at the Fairfield Public Library. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nImage: Advertisements for Lyon Waist Co. and Loomer’s Corsets\, in 1896 Bridgeport City Directory. Fairfield Museum Library Collection. \n  \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-talk-series-corsets-lace-bridgeports-textile-industry/
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:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20250317T202136Z
CREATED:20250317T202136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T202136Z
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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: Postcard of Pequot Avenue Looking North\, Southport\, Conn. Fairfield Museum Postcard Collection.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/research-your-house-drop-in-session-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T153000
DTSTAMP:20250407T132612Z
CREATED:20250324T161110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T132612Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Write a Genealogy Sketch with CT Ancestry
DESCRIPTION:CT Ancestry’s annual meeting begins with a brief celebration of Certified Genealogist Nora Galvin’s service to the society. Then join Nora Galvin for instruction on writing a genealogical sketch and learn how to document and share your research. CT Ancestry members and non-members are welcome to attend. Non-members may email info@connecticutancestry.org to join via Zoom. \n  \nFree.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/lets-write-a-sketch-with-ct-ancestry/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20250428T143514Z
CREATED:20250224T185527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T143514Z
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SUMMARY:History Bites | Remembering G. Fox & Co.
DESCRIPTION:In the 1950s\, just about every major city had a signature department store. In Connecticut\, G. Fox & Co. in Hartford was a landmark\, branding itself as “the center of Connecticut living since 1847.” Join the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History presentation to travel back in time to Fox’s heyday\, as we go from floor to floor to recall the various departments. In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month\, discover the story of Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the remarkable woman who made every visit to Fox’s special. Then\, explore our special exhibition Dressed to Impress. \nFree with Museum admission. Snacks and refreshments provided. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nJennifer Busa is the Public Programs Coordinator at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.  She develops and presents adult programs at the CMCH. Jennifer is a former middle school social studies teacher\, with a B.A. in anthropology from the University of Connecticut and an M.A. in anthropology from the University of Minnesota. \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. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-remembering-g-fox-co/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTSTAMP:20250324T134252Z
CREATED:20250324T134252Z
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SUMMARY:Local to Fairfield Talk Series | To Drink or Not to Drink: Fairfield & Bridgeport During Prohibition
DESCRIPTION:Efforts to ban alcohol began in the 1700s. By 1919\, Connecticut was one of two states that voted against Prohibition. In conjunction with our exhibition Building an American Voice\, join the Fairfield Museum’s Program Coordinator Walt Matis to explore the moments that led to the 18th amendment and to dive into Fairfield and Bridgeport during the Prohibition era. \nCo-presented with the Fairfield Public Library \nFree \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This program will be take place at the Fairfield Public Library. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/local-to-fairfield-talk-series-to-drink-or-not-to-drink-fairfield-bridgeport-during-prohibition/
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:20250409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20250310T161419Z
CREATED:20250310T161419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T161419Z
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SUMMARY:History Bites | Learning by Design: The Story of A.C. Gilbert Company
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with our exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop!\, join Ryan Paxton\, Executive Director of the Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop\, to dive into the work and design process of A.C. Gilbert. For 50 years\, Gilbert created signature toys for children because he believed that play was essential to learning. Discover how the Eli Whitney Museum collects and studies the legacy of A.C. Gilbert and his company. \nFree with Museum admission. Snacks and refreshments provided. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-learning-by-design-the-story-of-a-c-gilbert-company/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T143000
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Speaker Series | What to Wear to the Fancy Dress Ball?
DESCRIPTION:In our modern life\, we often link wearing costumes with Halloween celebrations. Dive into the history of fancy dress balls and the creative costumes designed for these often extravagant celebrations. Join Karen DePauw\, Executive Director of Sharon Historical Society\, to learn more about these fashionable affairs. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nKaren DePauw is a fashion historian\, author\, educator\, and museum professional. She has published two books\, The House of Worth\, 1916 * 1918 and The Care and Display of Historic Clothing\, and worked with a number of fashion collections throughout Connecticut and Indiana. DePauw has also presented numerous webinars and classes on the topic of historic clothing and the basics of textile conservation. \n  \n\nAbout the 2025 Spring Speaker Series – Dressed to Impress \nJoin the Fairfield Museum for the Spring 2025 Speaker Series inspired by our new exhibition Dressed to Impress\, which will open on May 3\, 2025. Throughout the Spring 2025 Speaker Series\, costume experts and curators will unveil the fascinating stories behind the fashions of different time periods\, exploring how people dressed from high society to presidential looks to extravagant dress balls. \n  \nAdditional Lectures in the Series: \nFebruary 9 | Styles of the First Ladies | Susan J. Jerome \nMarch 2 | Posture\, Motion\, Poise: Fashion & Appearance | Ned Lazaro \n  \nLight refreshments provided. Registration is required. $15 per talk | $45 for the series\, $40 for 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.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2025-spring-speaker-series-what-to-wear-to-the-fancy-dress-ball/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T143000
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SUMMARY:We Fought at Gettysburg: Book Talk & Signing
DESCRIPTION:The Civil War began in April 1861 and ended in April 1865. In her new book\, local historian Carolyn Ivanoff follows the 17th Connecticut Regiment during the Gettysburg Campaign and beyond in June and July 1863. Explore firsthand accounts that describe what soldiers saw and felt on the battlefield. Join us to hear new research and purchase the book after the talk. Copies of the book will be available for $40 (check or cash). \nRegistration is required. $10 per person (includes admission to Museum & special Pop-Up Display on Civil War manuscripts in Research Library). \n  \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.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/we-fought-at-gettysburg-book-talk-signing/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T160000
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Display at the Fairfield Museum Research Library
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our Research Library and explore select manuscripts related to the Civil War. \nInterested in learning more about the Civil War? Register for a book talk and signing on the 17th Connecticut Regiment on Saturday\, April 5 at 1 pm. \n  \nFree with Museum Admission \n  \nImage caption: First Connecticut Cavalry officers\, with John B. Morehouse of Fairfield is third from the left\, standing\, Fairfield Museum Portrait Collection.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/pop-up-display-at-the-fairfield-museum-research-library-9/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T164023Z
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SUMMARY:Powerful Voices: Women Changing Democracy featuring Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut’s history is filled with remarkable women who achieved extraordinary things! Join us to explore our exhibition Building an American Voice and the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame will share some of the state’s powerful female voices for change in our democracy. Discover the power your own voice can have by exploring the inspirational stories of suffrage advocates like Alice Paul and Isabella Beecher Hooker\, prominent female firsts like Ella Grasso and Denise Nappier\, and social activists like Helen Keller\, Anne Stanback and Estelle Griswold. \nCo-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Fairfield. \n  \n$5 suggested donation.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/powerful-voices-women-changing-democracy-featuring-connecticut-womens-hall-of-fame/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000
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SUMMARY:History Bites | Cornelius Vanderbilt & the New York Central Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Cornelius Vanderbilt\, nicknamed “the Commodore\,” was an interesting personality. His investments in the rapidly growing railroad industry in the 1800s led to an empire. Join financial historian John E. Herzog to dive into the story of Vanderbilt and learn more about the New York Central Railroad\, which serves as the foundation of today’s local Metro-North and Amtrak lines. \nFree with Museum admission. Snacks and refreshments provided. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nIn 1959\, John E. Herzog joined his father’s New York stock investment firm and later expanded the company to become Herzog\, Heine\, Geduld\, Inc. Having risen to the role of Chairman and CEO\, Herzog founded the Museum of American Finance in New York City in 1987. After the stock market crashed that year\, Herzog\, saw the opportunity to establish a museum to enhance public understanding of finance and economic history. A current resident of Southport\, CT\, Herzog served on the Fairfield Museum’s Board from 2010 to 2020. In 2022\, Herzog generously donated a large collection of financial materials to the Museum’s archives with the goal of encouraging visitors to learn more about the fascinating history of Fairfield and America’s financial growth.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-cornelius-vanderbilt-the-new-york-central-railroad/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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