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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Display at the Fairfield Museum Research Library
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, stop by our Research Library and explore select manuscripts on items related to African American communities in Fairfield and Bridgeport. \nFree; Donations welcome \n \n  \nImage: Ward\, Randolph\, and Williams Family Reunion\, c. 1940s. Gift of Gwendolyn Ward\, 2018\, Ward and Randolph Family Collection\, MSB 142.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/pop-up-display-at-the-fairfield-museum-research-library-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:Finding Community & Freedom: Black History in Fairfield Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special gallery tour that highlights the stories of African American communities in and around Fairfield. Light reception to follow. Co-presented with the Equity Committee of the Sustainable Fairfield Task Force. \nFree. Registration Required \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/finding-community-freedom-black-history-in-fairfield-gallery-tour/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Speaker Series | Remember Liss: A New American Founding Figure
DESCRIPTION:Historian & author Claire Bellerjeau will discuss the extraordinary life and times of an enslaved Black woman from New York named Elizabeth\, or Liss. Living in Oyster Bay\, NY during the time of America’s founding\, Liss was enslaved by the Townsend family\, whose son Robert became George Washington’s lead spy in Manhattan during the Revolutionary War. Liss’s escape with the British\, re-enslavement\, and complex struggle for freedom together give new insight into the country’s founding era through the eyes of an enslaved Black woman seeking liberty in a country fighting for its own. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nClaire Bellerjeau is a historian and the co-author of “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth”\, published in May 2021. In 2022\, she co-founded a nonprofit organization called Remember Liss\, with the mission of educating the community about Liss’ extraordinary life and times. Through the nonprofit\, she co-wrote and published a student version of Liss’ story\, titled Remember Liss\, in March 2023. She has been researching the Townsend family and those they enslaved for over 20 years and works with teachers to develop curriculums to share Liss’ story\, using primary documents from her research. \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: \nMarch 1 | The Loyalist Legacy | MaryKate Smolenski \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-remember-liss-a-new-american-founding-figure/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:Local to Fairfield Series | The Winter of 1776
DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time to February of 1776 to experience the suspense\, uncertainty\, and courage of a world in the midst of revolution. Boston has endured a grueling siege by British forces and whispers of attack are winding through the streets of New York. Connecticut is caught in the middle. Join the Fairfield Museum’s Walt Matis to trace the difficult decisions\, rising tensions\, and explosive confrontations that propel the colonies towards the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. Free. \nCo-presented with the Fairfield Public Library \n  \nFree. Program will take place at Fairfield Public Library. \n  \nRSVP HERE \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/local-to-fairfield-series-the-winter-of-1776/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 Old Post Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lectures & Programs
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Program: 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. Drop in between 10 am & 1 pm to make your way through all of the candy worlds of Fairfield! \nFree
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-program-candy-worlds-of-fairfield-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Galentine’s Day at the Fairfield Museum
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Galentine’s Day\, learn how to crochet a set of two coasters inspired by our exhibition Eat\, Drink\, and Start a Revolution! Fairfield’s Taverns. Spend a fun evening out with friends or enjoy a solo creative adventure while sipping prosecco and indulging in chocolates. All supplies provided. For adults 21 & older. \n  \n$25 for Members; $30 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-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Program: 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. Drop in between 10 am & 1 pm to make your way through all of the candy worlds of Fairfield! \nFree
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/drop-in-program-candy-worlds-of-fairfield/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T103000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Chocolate Making
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a delicious journey back to the 1700s and witness the captivating art of chocolate making! Join Robert Lecce from The Pewter Pot for a demonstration of the traditional tools and methods used to transform the humble cacao bean into rich\, delicious chocolate. See the entire process from roasting to refinement\, sample some of the results\, and discover what else The Pewter Pot has to offer! \n  \nOpen to all ages. Free.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/colonial-chocolate-making/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T100000
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SUMMARY:Tavern Family Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Presidents’ Day\, visit the Sun Tavern\, which hosted John Adams\, George Washington\, and many more dignitaries. Families will play colonial tavern games\, make paper tricorn hats\, enjoy a living history demonstration\, and sample colonial drinks and snacks. \n  \nFree. \n 
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/tavern-family-day/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
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SUMMARY:History Bites | The Presidents & the Pastime: Baseball’s Unique Relationship with our Commanders-in-Chief Through the Years
DESCRIPTION:Baseball has long held a special place in the hearts of Americans\, and that is particularly true of our presidents. FDR considered it essential that major league baseball continue to be played throughout the war and took specific steps to ensure that it was. George W. Bush believed that throwing out a pitch at Yankee Stadium in the 2001 World Series following 9/11 was the perfect symbol that the American way of life would proceed undeterred. Join local author Dan Coonan to explore the special relationship our national pastime has enjoyed with our Commanders-in-Chief through the decades. \n$5 suggested donation. Snacks and refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/history-bites-the-presidents-the-pastime-baseballs-unique-relationship-with-our-commanders-in-chief-through-the-years/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225
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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
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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
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