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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 […] |
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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. Free. |
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Stop by our Research Library and explore select manuscripts related to local gardens and gardening. Free; Donations welcome |
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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 […] |
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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, […]
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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. Free; Donations are welcome. |
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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. Free; Donations are welcome. |
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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. Free; Donations are welcome. |
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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. Free admission. Registration is NOT required. It is recommended that you bring […]
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Spring 2026 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 21 through May 12, 2026 The Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum’s early childhood education space designed for kids to create, explore, and play. Free Admission. Looking for more activities with the little ones? Sing Me a Story with Fairfield Public […] |
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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. […]
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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. Free admission. Registration is NOT required. It is recommended that you bring […]
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Spring 2026 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 21 through May 12, 2026 The Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum’s early childhood education space designed for kids to create, explore, and play. Free Admission. Looking for more activities with the little ones? Sing Me a Story with Fairfield Public […]
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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. Co-presented with the Fairfield Public Library Free. […] |
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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 […]
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