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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
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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
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20250701T125458Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T125458Z
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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
CREATED: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
DTSTAMP:20250617T144458Z
CREATED:20250604T162509Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250530T193054Z
CREATED:20250317T202634Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
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CREATED:20250317T202148Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T193000
DTSTAMP:20250702T155628Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20250428T143514Z
CREATED:20250224T185527Z
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open house featuring the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter. Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease\, dementia\, and memory loss as well as resources available to you. The Fairfield Museum will also share more about its upcoming programs for people living with dementia and their care partners. \nFree
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/alzheimers-association-connecticut-chapter-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Speaker Series | Posture\, Motion\, Poise: Fashion & Appearance
DESCRIPTION:Fashion is as much about the body as it is about clothes. The right garments\, made from the right materials and trimmings that were accessorized smartly\, had to be worn\, used\, and displayed in a manner that confirmed your status\, or else hid your attempts at aspiration. As a result\, restraint in how the body traveled in motion and posed at rest often became a determining factor in measuring one’s dressed appearance\, with disastrous (and sometimes humorous) consequences for those who failed. \nThis illustrated\, 40-minute talk takes the topic of deportment – how a person carried themselves and held their bodies – and applies it to fashionably dressed bodies of the 18th\, 19th\, and early 20th centuries. This period saw a proliferation of fashion goods produced\, and a growing media to sell them. Corresponding advice on correct deportment – including posture\, motion\, and poise – continued earlier advice that advocated for restraint and “an easy air.” \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nDavid E. (Ned) Lazaro is the Associate Curator of Costume and Textiles at The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford\, Connecticut. He holds a master’s degree in fashion and textile history from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. Ned has researched\, lectured\, published\, and taught on various aspects of Western clothing and textiles from the 17th through 20th centuries. His general interests focus on design history\, the aesthetics of fashion\, and identity formation. \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 \nApril 6 | What to Wear to the Fancy Dress Ball? | Karen DePauw \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-posture-motion-poise-fashion-appearance/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach 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: Postcard of Exterior view of the Fresh Air Home on South Benson Rd\, Fairfield\, CT. Fairfield Museum Postcard Collection.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/research-your-house-drop-in-session-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs,Workshops
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE: 2025 Spring Speaker Series | Styles of the First Ladies
DESCRIPTION: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. \n________________________________________________________ \n  \nBehind every successful man is a woman. Join curator & collections manager Susan J. Jerome to explore the fashions of the ladies behind some of America’s presidents. The job as First Lady to the nation is not one to which these women were elected\, yet they served as the president’s hostess and confidante during times of war or peace and prosperity or poverty. Explore how the changing social\, political\, and economic tides from 1789 to the present influenced the fashions of the day and take a closer look at the clothing of those behind the presidency. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nSusan J. Jerome is the Collections Manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile & Costume Collection\, having earned her MS degree from the URI Department of Textiles\, Fashion Merchandising & Design. She also works as Curator/Registrar of the clothing collection at the University of Connecticut. Ms. Jerome has taught about the history of textiles\, apparel construction\, and the reasons why humans dress the way we do around the world. \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: \nMarch 2 | Posture\, Motion\, Poise: Fashion & Appearance | Ned Lazaro \nApril 6 | What to Wear to the Fancy Dress Ball? | Karen DePauw \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.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/new-date-2025-spring-speaker-series-styles-of-the-first-ladies/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:History Bites | The Great Loser from Illinois: Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 Visit to Connecticut
DESCRIPTION: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 City Historian\, to learn more about Lincoln’s travels through Connecticut. \nFree with Museum admission. Snacks and refreshments provided. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nDale Plummer has been Norwich’s City History for 35 years. In 2011\, he was chair of the city’s Emancipation Proclamation Commemoration Committee. The committee commissioned the casting of a 250-pound bronze bell by Verdin Co. at the waterfront park in honor of the Proclamation. Mr. Plummer has a MA in History from the University of Connecticut and has been active in historic preservation in New London and Norwich. He lives in the former Wauregan Hotel\, which he helped save from the wrecking ball\, and where Abraham Lincoln stayed on March 9\, 1860.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-the-great-loser-from-illinois-abraham-lincolns-1860-visit-to-connecticut/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW: 2025 Spring Speaker Series | Styles of the First Ladies
DESCRIPTION: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 make the new program date. Thank you for your understanding. \n________________________________________________________ \n  \nBehind every successful man is a woman. Join curator & collections manager Susan J. Jerome to explore the fashions of the ladies behind some of America’s presidents. The job as First Lady to the nation is not one to which these women were elected\, yet they served as the president’s hostess and confidante during times of war or peace and prosperity or poverty. Explore how the changing social\, political\, and economic tides from 1789 to the present influenced the fashions of the day and take a closer look at the clothing of those behind the presidency. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nSusan J. Jerome is the Collections Manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile & Costume Collection\, having earned her MS degree from the URI Department of Textiles\, Fashion Merchandising & Design. She also works as Curator/Registrar of the clothing collection at the University of Connecticut. Ms. Jerome has taught about the history of textiles\, apparel construction\, and the reasons why humans dress the way we do around the world. \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: \nMarch 2 | Posture\, Motion\, Poise: Fashion & Appearance | Ned Lazaro \nApril 6 | What to Wear to the Fancy Dress Ball? | Karen DePauw \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.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2025-spring-speaker-series-styles-of-the-first-ladies/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Local to Fairfield Talk Series | Romance in Fairfield
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSnow Date: February 18 \n  \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: Portraits of Thaddeus and Eunice Dennie Burr\, n.d. Fairfield Museum Photographic Collection.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/local-to-fairfield-talk-series-romance-in-fairfield-2/
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:20250201T160000
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Display at the Fairfield Museum Research Library
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our Research Library and explore select manuscripts on items related to presidential history. \n  \nFree with Museum Admission.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/pop-up-display-at-the-fairfield-museum-research-library-8/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
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SUMMARY:History Bites | The Striking Summer of 1915
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a talk in conjunction with the special exhibition Building an American Voice. The year 1915 would bring Bridgeport’s triumphant\, striking summer. World War I transformed Bridgeport\, CT into a powerful arsenal for the allied war effort at home and abroad. Munitions contracts on a massive scale would profoundly alter the physical landscape\, population\, and workforce. In 1915\, women workers played a powerful role starting with a highly publicized teachers’ protest that rocked the city. That summer 55 strikes were called. Join independent historian Carolyn Ivanoff to learn more about how 12\,000 striking Bridgeport women won the eight-hour day mostly without any national labor involvement. \n  \nFree with Museum admission. Snacks and refreshments provided. Please feel free to bring your own lunch. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nCarolyn Ivanoff is a retired high school administrator and independent historian. She writes and speaks frequently on American history at local\, state\, and national venues. In 2003 Carolyn was named Civil War Trust’s Teacher of the Year. In 2010 and 2011 her education programs received Awards of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations. In 2016 Carolyn was honored by the Connecticut Council of Social Studies with the Bruce Fraser Friend of the Social Studies Award. In 2018-19 Carolyn served as project coordinator for the 17th Connecticut Flagpole preservation and re-dedication ceremony on Barlow’s Knoll at Gettysburg National Military Park. This project was honored with a 2019 Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations (CLHO) for preservation. Her book\, We Fought at Gettysburg\, features first-hand accounts by the survivors of the 17th Connecticut Infantry and their experiences on the greatest battlefield of the American Civil War.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-the-striking-summer-of-1915/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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