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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The Fairfield Museum is closed today.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/museum-closed-7/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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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
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
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SUMMARY:Museum Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Fairfield Museum will be closed today due to the weather forecast. Stay safe and warm!
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/museum-closed-8/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Day: Fun & Games
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day\, families and friends of all ages are invited to learn about and play with toys and games. Explore the new exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop!\, enjoy Native American games with educators from The Institute for American Indian Studies\, try colonial games\, challenge your family to board games\, and more. \nFree Admission \n  \nThis program was made possible in part by the generous support of: \n          \n  \nSpecial thanks to Toy Polloi for supporting our toyshop window display! \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/community-day-fun-and-games/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Make a MiniFig
DESCRIPTION:Stop by to visit the new Welcome to the Toyshop! exhibition. Then join our friends from the new store Bricks & MiniFigs Fairfield to make your own minifig to take home. \nRecommended for ages 3+. $5 per craft. \n  \nThis program was made possible in part by the generous support of: \n          \n  \nSpecial thanks to Toy Polloi for supporting our toyshop window display! \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-craft-make-a-minifig/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:What's That Tree? A Guided Winter Tree Walk  
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fairfield Forestry Committee & Fairfield Pollinator Pathway for a winter walk around the Museum Commons. Learn how to identify trees and discover their stories. \nFree with Museum admission. \nSnow Date: January 25\, 2025 \nProgram Details \n\nMeet in the lobby of the Fairfield Museum.\nPlease dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We will be walking and standing for extended periods\, mostly on grassy areas throughout the Museum Commons.\nWhen registering\, you will NOT receive a physical ticket. All you need to do at check-in is provide your name.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/whats-that-tree-a-guided-winter-tree-walk/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Programs & Tours
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Colorful Squishies
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Fairfield Museum to visit the special exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! and then color your own squishy toy to take home (while supplies last). Choose from a squishy unicorn or star design. \n$5 per craft \n  \nThis program was made possible in part by the generous support of: \n          \n  \nSpecial thanks to Toy Polloi for supporting our toyshop window display! \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-craft-colorful-squishies/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Drop-in: Candy Worlds of Fairfield
DESCRIPTION:Travel through a sweet and magical world at the Fairfield Museum! Bring a team of family and friends to play a giant\, life-size board game. Make your way through all of the candy worlds of Fairfield and then explore the special exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! Drop in anytime between 10 am and 1 pm to join in on the fun! \nFree with Museum admission \n  \nThis program was made possible in part by the generous support of: \n          \n  \nSpecial thanks to Toy Polloi for supporting our toyshop window display! \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-candy-worlds-of-fairfield/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Genealogy 101 Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in researching your family history? Drop by the Fairfield Museum’s Research Library to learn the basics of genealogy with our Librarian Ed Surato. Explore the wide variety of materials available at our library\, including photographs\, historical monographs\, manuscripts\, newspapers\, and church and land records. Feel free to also send your inquiry ahead of time to research@fairfieldhs.org. \nFree with Museum admission.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/genealogy-101-drop-in-session-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000
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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:20250204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T193000
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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:20250205T120000
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SUMMARY:Docent Open House
DESCRIPTION:Are you a lifelong learner with a passion for sharing history with your community? \nThe Fairfield Museum is recruiting a new class of docents to present guided tours and education programs for adults and K-12 students. We will begin training all those interested on February 5 at 10 am. \n  \nIf you are interested in attending\, please let us know at education@fairfieldhs.org.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/docent-open-house/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T130000
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SUMMARY:2025 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 Snake and how people celebrate\, explore Creating Community\, the Fairfield Museum’s newly renovated exhibition\, 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)\, mochi doughnut samples from Retreat Sweets (while supplies last)\, Chinese papercutting with AAPI Westport\, 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 mochi doughnut sample from Retreat Sweets! – 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 Snake with a traditional lion dance at the Fairfield Museum.\n\n  \n11 am \n\nStorytime with Fairfield Public Library – Enjoy a special storytime with the Fairfield Public Library.\n\n  \n12 pm \n\nMartial Arts Demonstration – Enjoy a demonstration of martial arts from The Scholar’s Martial Hall.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/lunar-new-year-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Fun
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED DUE TO SNOW
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/museum-closed-due-to-snow/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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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: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:Galentine’s Day at the Fairfield Museum
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Galentine’s Day\, learn how to crochet your own mini chicken using inspiration from the arts & crafts on view in our Welcome to the Toyshop! exhibition. Spend a fun evening out with friends or enjoy a solo creative adventure while sipping prosecco and indulging in chocolates. \nAll supplies provided. This event is open to adults aged 21 and older. \nRegistration is recommended. $15 for Members; $20 for Non-Members. \n  \nTicketing Policy \n\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/galentines-day-at-the-fairfield-museum/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Mini Sailor Valentines
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Fairfield Museum to create your own mini sailor’s valentines! Get in the holiday spirit by creating your own design out of shells and share your valentine with a loved one. \n  \nRecommended for ages 5+. Free with Museum admission. \nNote: This is not a drop-off program. Adults must sign in and stay on premises at all times.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-craft-mini-sailor-valentines/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Colorful Squishies
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Fairfield Museum to visit the special exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! and then color your own squishy toy to take home (while supplies last). Choose from a unicorn or star design. \n  \n$5 per craft \nNote: This is not a drop-off program. Adults must sign in and stay on premises at all times. \n  \nThis program was made possible in part by the generous support of: \n          \n  \nSpecial thanks to Toy Polloi for supporting our toyshop window display! \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-craft-colorful-squishies-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Toy Train Workshop with  Bricks & Minifigs Fairfield
DESCRIPTION:Join Bricks and Minifigs Fairfield for a special workshop to build a custom train designed by award-winning Master LEGO Builder Bill Probert. Then\, enjoy our exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! with the whole family. \n  \nSpace is limited. Registration required.  Recommended for ages 8-12. \n$15 per toy (includes admission for 1 adult & 1 child for the toyshop exhibition). \n  \nNote: This is not a drop-off program. Adults must sign in and stay on premises at all times. \n  \n\n\n\nTicketing Policy \n\nNo refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/toy-train-workshop-with-bricks-minifigs-fairfield/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Cat & Dog Plushies
DESCRIPTION:Stop by to explore the special exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! and then color your own cat or dog plush to take home (while supplies last)! \n  \n$5 per craft \nNote: This is not a drop-off program. Adults must sign in and stay on premises at all times. \n  \nThis program was made possible in part by the generous support of: \n          \n  \nSpecial thanks to Toy Polloi for supporting our toyshop window display! \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-craft-cat-dog-plushies/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Paint-a-Plane
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the special exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! and then paint your own wooden airplane (while supplies last). \n  \n$5 per craft \nNote: This is not a drop-off program. Adults must sign in and stay on premises at all times. \n  \nThis program was made possible in part by the generous support of: \n          \n  \nSpecial thanks to Toy Polloi for supporting our toyshop window display! \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-craft-paint-a-plane-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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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
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T143000
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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
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Drop-in Robot Toy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This drop-in craft has been CANCELLED \n_____________________________________________________ \nVisit the Welcome to the Toyshop! exhibition and then join a special toy workshop! Make and decorate your own Minibot that can wiggle and spin with the Brooklyn Robot Foundry. \n  \nWhile supplies last. Recommended for ages 2+. $10 per robot (includes admission for 1 adult & 1 child to the toyshop exhibition). \n  \nThis program was made possible in part by the generous support of: \n          \n  \nSpecial thanks to Toy Polloi for supporting our toyshop window display!
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-robot-toy-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000
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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: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:Docent Open House
DESCRIPTION:Are you a lifelong learner with a passion for sharing history with your community? \nThe Fairfield Museum is recruiting a new class of docents to present guided tours and education programs for adults and K-12 students. We will offer an introduction to anyone interested in becoming a volunteer Docent on Saturday\, March 15. \n  \nRSVP required. Please reach out to education@fairfieldhs.org in advance if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/docent-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
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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
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