Inspired by the many whimsical “things that go” in the world of Busytown created by Richard Scarry, families will tap into their imagination to design cars, trucks, or other ways to move people and things around. Join this special program in celebration of “The Road to Busytown: Richard Scarry’s Life in Fairfield County.” Drop-in, Free […]
Families and friends of all ages are invited to join Huck Scarry, Richard Scarry’s son, for a drawing session. Learn how to draw the iconic Busytown characters in this special program in celebration of “The Road to Busytown: Richard Scarry’s Life in Fairfield County.” Note: This program will take place in person at the Museum, […]
Taking inspiration from the beloved character Lowly Worm created by Richard Scarry, drop in to make your own paper Tyrolean hat to take home. Then, try dressing up like some of the Busytown characters as you explore the special exhibition “The Road to Busytown: Richard Scarry’s Life in Fairfield County.” Free. Donations are welcome. Recommended for ages 3+. […]
The walls of your local post office have a story to tell. Between 1934 and 1943 the federal government placed over forty murals on the walls of twenty-three Connecticut post offices, including six in Fairfield County. For the last eighty years, the murals have been overlooked, misunderstood, and misinterpreted. Why are they there? Who put […]