BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Fairfield Museum and History Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fairfield Museum and History Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260313T135934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T140003Z
UID:10002239-1778068800-1778072400@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:History Bites | Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots from Connecticut in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Selfless sacrifices were made throughout the fight for American independence. Join local historian & author Damien M. Cregeau to discover the stories of General George Washington’s unsung heroes—from future Connecticut governor John Trumbull to his sister Faith Trumbull to officers of the Continental Army who have received little focus until now. \nA book sale and signing will follow the presentation. \n$5 suggested donation \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nDamien Cregeau earned his B.A. in history from Hillsdale College and M.A. in history from Colorado State. He is a nationally-recognized scholar of the American Revolution who has spoken throughout the U.S. from Boston to Washington\, D.C. to Chicago. His talk on Alexander Hamilton is available to watch on C-SPAN. He has been published in numerous journals and magazines\, including Military History Quarterly\, ten features in the Journal of the American Revolution\, and Financial History magazine. He published his first book\, Portraits of Patriots\, in 2025.  He and his wife\, Pam\, a psychologist\, own two homes in Connecticut built in 1765 – the Private Samuel Hanmer House in Wethersfield and the General Jedediah Huntington House in Norwich. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-portraits-of-patriots-colonel-john-trumbull-and-five-fellow-patriots-from-connecticut-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/History-Bites-Vertical-14.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260313T135302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T135302Z
UID:10002276-1778063400-1778068800@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Urban Sketchers of Central Connecticut Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Surround yourself in the beauty of the Fairfield Museum Commons and meet fellow artists. A self-guided sketching session will be followed by a short “throwdown”\, where we put all the sketches together and share more about what we have drawn. Please plan to bring your own materials for this meet-up. \nFree.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/urban-sketchers-of-central-connecticut-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Theater & Arts,Outdoor Programs & Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-5.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T204954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T143330Z
UID:10002222-1777975200-1777982400@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open Play @ Victorian Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2026 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 21 through May 12\, 2026\nThe Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum’s early childhood education space designed for kids to create\, explore\, and play. \nFree Admission.  \n\nLooking for more activities with the little ones?\nSing Me a Story with Fairfield Public Library \nTuesdays | April 21 – May 12 | 10 am | Free
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/open-play-victorian-cottage-4/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Programs & Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/thumbnail_IMG_7275.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T204533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T143203Z
UID:10002221-1777975200-1777977000@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Sing Me a Story with Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday between April 21  and May 12 on the Museum Commons to enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing\, singing\, and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver. \nFree admission. Registration is NOT required. \nIt is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on. In case of inclement weather\, storytime will take place inside the Fairfield Museum. \n\n  \n\nLooking for more activities with the little ones?\nOpen Play @ Victorian Cottage | Tuesdays | April 21\, 2026 – May 12\, 2026 | 10 am to 12 pm \n\nExplore the Fairfield Museum’s dedicated early childhood space. (Free Admission)
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/sing-me-a-story-with-fairfield-public-library-4/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Programs & Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thumbnail_IMG_0875.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260311T204048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T130757Z
UID:10002238-1777717800-1777723200@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Character Design Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Calling all aspiring artists! In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, local teacher & artist Omayra Rivera-Filardi will lead a special drawing workshop for children ages 7-12 inspired by the Fairfield Museum’s graphic novel The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington. Kids will start with dreaming up their own historical\, superhero\, or fantastical characters. Once their character takes shape\, kids will then design clothing\, experiment with hairstyles\, and add unique details that bring their characters to life. \n  \nSpace is limited. Registration includes a copy of the graphic novel. \n$30 for Members; $35 for Non-Members. \n  \nAbout the Artist \nOmaya Rivera-Filardi is an accomplished illustrator\, painter\, and art educator known for her vibrant and evocative works that blend traditional techniques with contemporary concepts. With 21 years of experience as both an artist and educator\, Omaya is dedicated to helping students explore their creative potential while cultivating a deep understanding of visual literacy and artistic expression. Specializing in illustration and acrylic paint\, Omayra has exhibited work at prominent venues such as dnj Gallery in Santa Monica\, CA\, and City Lights Gallery in Bridgeport. Additionally\, her work has been featured in the online gallery for the MSAA’s Art Showcase. Through both personal and professional practice\, Omaya continues to inspire and shape the future of art education while maintaining an active presence in the creative community. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/character-design-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Fun,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kids-Illustration-Workshops-2.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T204046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T164648Z
UID:10002218-1777399200-1777402800@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Local to Fairfield Talk Series | Secrets & Sleuths: Spies of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Gathering intelligence was crucial during the American Revolution. In conjunction with the special exhibition The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington on view at the Fairfield Public Library\, join the Fairfield Museum’s Program Coordinator Walt Matis to uncover the key figures who aided—and thwarted—the Patriot cause. \nCo-presented with the Fairfield Public Library \n  \nFree. Program will take place at Fairfield Public Library. \n  \nRSVP HERE \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/local-to-fairfield-talk-series-secrets-sleuths-spies-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 Old Post Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Local-to-Fairfield_IG-Post-10.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T204928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T143510Z
UID:10002223-1777370400-1777377600@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open Play @ Victorian Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2026 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 21 through May 12\, 2026\nThe Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum’s early childhood education space designed for kids to create\, explore\, and play. \nFree Admission.  \n\nLooking for more activities with the little ones?\nSing Me a Story with Fairfield Public Library \nTuesdays | April 21 – May 12 | 10 am | Free
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/open-play-victorian-cottage-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Programs & Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/thumbnail_IMG_7303.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T204449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T143521Z
UID:10002220-1777370400-1777372200@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Sing Me a Story with Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday between April 21  and May 12 on the Museum Commons to enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing\, singing\, and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver. \nFree admission. Registration is NOT required. \nIt is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on. In case of inclement weather\, storytime will take place inside the Fairfield Museum. \n\n  \n\nLooking for more activities with the little ones?\nOpen Play @ Victorian Cottage | Tuesdays | April 21\, 2026 – May 12\, 2026 | 10 am to 12 pm \n\nExplore the Fairfield Museum’s dedicated early childhood space. (Free Admission)
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/sing-me-a-story-with-fairfield-public-library-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Programs & Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thumbnail_IMG_6722.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260113T195752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T144449Z
UID:10002201-1777208400-1777213800@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:2026 Spring Speaker Series | Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Renowned historian Keith Marshall Jones III offers the most comprehensive and compelling account of the Battle of Ridgefield to date. Though a clear British victory\, the Battle of Ridgefield’s consequences include the ascendance of Benedict Arnold\, freeing up local militia units to participate at the Battle of Saratoga and tightening the screw on Connecticut Loyalists. \nCo-presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nWith a Harvard MBA and a career in advertising and promotion over three decades\, Keith Marshall Jones III became the founding president of the Ridgefield Historical Society in CT and a hands-on local historian. His passion for the American Revolution led to five years behind musket and sword as a living historian in the re-enacted Fifth Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Line. Keith has been honored by the Connecticut General Assembly for his work on reenactments and marking southwestern Connecticut’s segment of the 680-mile Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. His publications include Congress as My Government: Chief Justice John Marshall in the American Revolution (1775 – 1781)\, The Farms of Farmingville: A Two-century History of Twenty-three Ridgefield\, Connecticut Farmhouses and the People Who Gave Them Life\, John Laurance: The Immigrant Founding Father America Never Knew\, and The Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia\, and the Surprising Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut. More than twenty years in the works\, his latest publication defines in unsurpassed detail the April 1777 Battle of Ridgefield. \n  \n\nAbout the 2026 Spring Speaker Series – Perspectives on Revolution \nAs the United States marks 250 years\, join the Fairfield Museum for a special series that rediscovers the American Revolution through bold new perspectives. The series explores the era not as a single\, unified story—but as a complex\, contested\, and transformative moment seen through many eyes. Renowned historians and authors will share new discoveries and spark conversation about how the Revolution continues to shape American identity\, ideals\, and contradictions today. \n  \nAdditional Lectures in the Series: \nFebruary 8 | Remember Liss: A New American Founding Figure \nMarch 1 | The Loyalist Legacy \n  \nRegistration is required. $15 for Members; $20 for Non-Members; $45 for the series for Members; $55 for Non-Members. \n  \n\nTicketing Policy \n\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.\nWe do not pro-rate fees for missed days of the series.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2026-spring-speaker-series-battle-of-ridgefield-benedict-arnold-the-patriot-militia-and-the-surprising-1777-battle-that-galvanized-revolutionary-connecticut/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Spring-Speaker-Series-perspectives-on-revolution-1-1.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T204856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T143541Z
UID:10002224-1776765600-1776772800@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open Play @ Victorian Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2026 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 21 through May 12\, 2026\nThe Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum’s early childhood education space designed for kids to create\, explore\, and play. \nFree Admission.  \n\nLooking for more activities with the little ones?\nSing Me a Story with Fairfield Public Library \nTuesdays | April 21 – May 12 | 10 am | Free
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/open-play-victorian-cottage-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Programs & Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Victorian-Cottage_1080px.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T204406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T143554Z
UID:10002219-1776765600-1776767400@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Sing Me a Story with Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday between April 21  and May 12 on the Museum Commons to enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing\, singing\, and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver. \nFree admission. Registration is NOT required. \nIt is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on. In case of inclement weather\, storytime will take place inside the Fairfield Museum. \n\n  \n\nLooking for more activities with the little ones?\nOpen Play @ Victorian Cottage | Tuesdays | April 21\, 2026 – May 12\, 2026 | 10 am to 12 pm \n\nExplore the Fairfield Museum’s dedicated early childhood space. (Free Admission)
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/sing-me-a-story-with-fairfield-public-library-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Programs & Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thumbnail_IMG_6517.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260212T180604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T180604Z
UID:10002230-1776333600-1776344400@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Paper Fun: Tavern Torch
DESCRIPTION:Stop by during spring break and enjoy a different craft each day. Make your own meal and dessert out paper: Paper Feast: Chicken & Veggies Dinner on Tuesday; Paper Feast: Pies on Wednesday; Paper Fun: Tavern Torch on Thursday. \nFree; Donations are welcome.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/paper-fun-tavern-torch/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-drop-in-craft_Rectangle-18.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260212T180550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T180550Z
UID:10002229-1776247200-1776258000@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Paper Feast: Pies
DESCRIPTION:Stop by during spring break and enjoy a different craft each day. Make your own meal and dessert out paper: Paper Feast: Chicken & Veggies Dinner on Tuesday; Paper Feast: Pies on Wednesday; Paper Fun: Tavern Torch on Thursday. \nFree; Donations are welcome.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/paper-feast-pies/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-drop-in-craft_Rectangle-17.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260212T180528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T180528Z
UID:10002228-1776160800-1776171600@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Paper Feast: Chicken & Veggies Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Stop by during spring break and enjoy a different craft each day. Make your own meal and dessert out paper: Paper Feast: Chicken & Veggies Dinner on Tuesday; Paper Feast: Pies on Wednesday; Paper Fun: Tavern Torch on Thursday. \nFree; Donations are welcome.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/paper-feast-chicken-veggies-dinner/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-drop-in-craft_Rectangle-16.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T203900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T125545Z
UID:10002217-1775903400-1775908800@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Historic Taverns of Fairfield Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:As early as 1644\, a tavern was required for each town in Connecticut. Fairfield’s taprooms connected the town with the world\, strategically located close to the bustling harbors in Southport and Black Rock\, as well as the colonies’ major thoroughfare\, the King’s Highway (now Post Road and Old Post Road). On this special walking tour\, learn more about the taverns operated by local residents Samuel Penfield\, Jonathan Bulkley\, and Stephen Hull and discover how colonial taverns became the center of revolutionary ideas and action. \nRegistration is required. $15 for members; $20 for non-members. \nRain Date: April 25 \n  \nProgram Details: \n\nProgram meets at Fairfield Museum Lobby.\nPre-registration is required—no drop-ins will be allowed.\nNo physical ticket will be mailed. Check in using your name.\nTour is approximately 90 minutes long and will start promptly.\nThis program is recommended for adults and kids ages 14 and up.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We will be standing and walking for extended periods.\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/historic-taverns-of-fairfield-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Outdoor Programs & Tours,Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Walking-Tours_Vertical-14.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260303T220545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T204727Z
UID:10002234-1775584800-1775590200@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Best and Worst: 250 Years of American Foreign Policy with James M. Lindsay
DESCRIPTION:For 250 years\, U.S. foreign policy decisions have shaped the course of history—often debated not only in government halls but in the taverns\, inns\, and meeting places where early Americans gathered to exchange ideas. From the Marshall Plan to the Louisiana Purchase\, these decisions helped define the nation’s role in the world. Join Dr. James M. Lindsay\, Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations\, as he unveils his definitive rankings of the best and worst U.S. foreign policy decisions over the past 250 years. The World Affairs Council of Connecticut and the Fairfield Museum invite you to join in this thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss. \nRegistration is required. Members: $10; Non-Members: $15. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nJames M. Lindsay is the Mary and David Boies distinguished senior fellow in U.S. foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). From 2009 to 2024\, he was senior vice president\, director of studies\, and Maurice R. Greenberg chair at CFR\, where he oversaw the Council’s in-house think tank\, the David Rockefeller Studies Program. His scholarly work examines U.S. national security policy\, the U.S. foreign policymaking process\, and the domestic politics of U.S. foreign policy. \nHe has written and edited more than a dozen books on American politics and foreign policy. His book with Ivo H. Daalder\, America Unbound: The Bush Revolution in Foreign Policy\, was awarded the 2003 Lionel Gelber Prize. \nDr. Lindsay was a senior fellow in foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution from 1999 to 2003 and taught at the University of Iowa (1987-1999) and the University of Texas (2003-2006). In 1996–97\, he served as director for global issues and multilateral affairs on the staff of the National Security Council at the White House. He hosts the weekly podcast The President’s Inbox. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/the-best-and-worst-250-years-of-american-foreign-policy-with-james-m-lindsay/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Best-and-Worst-250-Years-Instagram-Post-1.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260402T184839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184839Z
UID:10002298-1775347200-1775433599@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Closed
DESCRIPTION:The museum is closed today.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/museum-closed/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fairfield-museum-closed-1.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260401T195942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T195942Z
UID:10002235-1775296800-1775318400@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Display at the Fairfield Museum Research Library
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our Research Library and explore select manuscripts related to local gardens and gardening. \n  \nFree; Donations welcome \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/pop-up-display-at-the-fairfield-museum-research-library-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-Vertical-Library-Pop-up-9.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260209T185507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185507Z
UID:10002226-1775210400-1775221200@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Paper Horse Puppet
DESCRIPTION:In colonial Connecticut\, taverns served people and horses\, offering a place to rest at night while traveling long distances. Explore the Fairfield Museum and drop in to create your own horse puppet using paper. \nFree.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-craft-paper-horse-puppet/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-drop-in-craft_Rectangle-15.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T203523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T202425Z
UID:10002216-1775044800-1775048400@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:History Bites | The Forgotten Voices of the Revolutionary War: People of Color and the Redding Encampment\, 1778-1779
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover the contributions of soldiers of color (Native\, African\, and African American) who spent the winter of 1778-79 in the three encampments at the Redding Encampment – now Putnam Memorial State Park – or on duty nearby. Join Dr. Katherine Hermes\, publisher and executive director of Connecticut Explored magazine and professor emerita of history at Central Connecticut State University\, to uncover the lives and experiences of those men\, their families\, and those who interacted with them during and after the American Revolution. \n$5 suggested donation. Snacks and refreshments provided. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-the-forgotten-voices-of-the-revolutionary-war-people-of-color-and-the-redding-encampment-1778-1779-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/History-Bites-Vertical-12.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260122T175459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T202350Z
UID:10002212-1774692000-1774713600@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Session with the Daughters of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special genealogy research session hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Explore your family’s past\, uncover ancestral connections to the American Revolution\, and learn how to document your lineage with expert guidance. Whether you’re beginning your journey or expanding your research\, this session offers hands-on support and valuable resources to bring your family history to life. \nFree. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/genealogy-research-session-with-the-daughters-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3.28-DAR-Genealogy-Session.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260202T165410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T202323Z
UID:10002215-1774378800-1774382400@www.fairfieldhistory.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-4.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T203313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T203313Z
UID:10002213-1774000800-1774011600@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the first day of spring at the Fairfield Museum! Drop in to assemble your own bookmark using pressed flowers (while supplies last). \n$5 per craft.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-craft-pressed-flower-bookmarks/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-drop-in-craft_Rectangle-14.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260209T181230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T152349Z
UID:10002225-1773579600-1773585000@www.fairfieldhistory.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Special-Talk-Life-and-Death-of-a-Brewery.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260116T202658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T202658Z
UID:10002211-1772877600-1772899200@www.fairfieldhistory.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Research-Your-House-Drop-In-Session-Vertical-3.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260129T194302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T210616Z
UID:10002210-1772625600-1772629200@www.fairfieldhistory.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/History-Bites-Vertical-11.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260113T195804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T161605Z
UID:10002200-1772370000-1772375400@www.fairfieldhistory.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Spring-Speaker-Series-perspectives-on-revolution-1.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260114T144450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T161033Z
UID:10002208-1772272800-1772283600@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:2026 Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Families and friends of all ages are invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Learn more about the Year of the Horse and how people celebrate\, explore the Fairfield Museum\, and join us for a lion dance\, storytime with the Fairfield Public Library\, a martial arts demonstration\, dumplings from Grumpy Dumpling Co. (while supplies last)\, Korean tea cake samples from Blue & Berries (while supplies last)\, Chinese calligraphy\, and much more. \nFree; Donations are welcome \n  \nProgram Schedule \nOngoing Events \n\nDrop-in Craft: Lunar New Year Banners – Learn about these lucky decorations that feature wishes for good luck. Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy and make your own decoration to take home.\nDrop-in Craft: Make a Paper Plum Blossom Branch – Create your own paper plum blossom branch to take home. Plum blossoms are commonly used as decorations for the Lunar New Year\, representing resilience as they often bloom in the midst of winter.\nDrop-in Craft: Make a Paper Dragon Mask – Color your own paper dragon mask!\nDrop in Craft: Festive Paper Lanterns – Design your own festive paper lantern to take home.\nDrop-in Craft: Chinese Papercutting with AAPI Westport – Explore the art of Chinese papercutting by making your own Chinese character for the word “spring” in honor of Lunar New Year.\nDrop-in Craft: Make Red Envelopes with the Asian American & Pacific Islander Club at Sacred Heart University\nTry a Dumpling from Grumpy Dumpling Co.! – 1 per person\, while supplies last\nTry a Korean Tea Cake from Blue + Berries! – 1 per person\, while supplies last\nPop-Up Display in Research Library – Explore newspapers\, photographs\, and other archival materials to discover local connections to Asian communities in the region.\n\n  \n10 am \n\nLion Dance featuring The Scholar’s Martial Hall – Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a traditional lion dance at the Fairfield Museum.\n\n11 am \n\nStorytime with Fairfield Public Library – Enjoy a special storytime with the Fairfield Public Library.\n\n12 pm \n\nMartial Arts Demonstration – Enjoy a demonstration of martial arts from The Scholar’s Martial Hall.\n\n  \nSpecial thanks to our program sponsors: Grumpy Dumpling Co. and Blue & Berries. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/2026-lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Community Event,Family Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Lunar-New-Year.jpg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260224T001937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T001937Z
UID:10002232-1771891200-1771977599@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Closed (2/24/26)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the Fairfield Museum will be closed today as we clean up after the snowstorm.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/museum-closed-2-24-26/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2.24_Closed-Graphic.jpeg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260507T040740
CREATED:20260221T222830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T222830Z
UID:10002231-1771718400-1771804799@www.fairfieldhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Closing Early (2/22/26)
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather forecast\, the Fairfield Museum will be closing between 1 and 2 pm today (2/22/26).
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/museum-closing-early-2-22-26/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3.jpeg
GEO:41.141374;-73.2487673
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road Fairfield CT 06824 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=370 Beach Road:geo:-73.2487673,41.141374
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR