Happy Anniversary! Centenary Celebrations & Beyond

How do we remember past moments in history? How do we choose to celebrate? From the Declaration of Independence’s Centennial in 1876 and the Bicentennial in 1976, to town and state anniversaries, people have commemorated through parades, quilting bees, reenactments and more. Visitors can learn more about national celebrations and how Fairfielders have remembered key moments in history through unique photographs, quilts, costumes, flags and more!

Exhibition-Related Events & Programs

June 2, 2026 | 6 – 7 pm | Local to Fairfield Talk Series | Remembering the Bicentennial

June 6, 2026 | 10 am – 4 pm | Pop-Up Display at the Fairfield Museum Research Library

Image credit: Tercentenary reenactment of Connecticut Colony’s founding, 1935. Gift of Donald Cronan, 2018.10.1