June 2019
Summer Camp Session 1: Explore the World
Explore the natural environment surrounding the Fairfield Museum and discover the people who’ve lived along the coast. Explore the wide variety of open spaces including Ash Creek, St. Mary’s by the Sea, Pine Creek, and Jennings Beach. Learn how to make a sketchbook like the famous explorers and make drawings, sketches, paintings, and notes on our journeys. Study the local flora, fauna, observe bird life and listen to facts, folktales and stories of the sea and the Sound. Can we…
Find out more »Fairfield Center Stage presents Barnum
Fairfield Center Stage presents Barnum June 27, 8:00 - 10:00pm June 28, 7:30 - 9:30pm June 29, 2:00-4:30pm June 29, 7:30 - 10:00pm Reserve VIP Tickets Available NOW HERE Free General Admission Starring Javier Colon from The Voice! This musical based on the life of showman P. T. Barnum will take place outdoors on the Museum Commons and is free to the public. For more information visit Fairfield Center Stage. Presented in partnership with Barnum Festival and Barnum Museum.
Find out more »The 1750 Ogden House & Colonial Garden
Open on Sundays, 1:00pm-4:00pm from June 2, – September 1, 2019 and by appointment. This saltbox house was built in 1750 for David Ogden at the time of his marriage to Jane Sturges. For the next 125 years it was home for the Ogden family in the farming and coastal shipping town of Fairfield. The property once included nearly 75 acres of farmland and several outbuildings. Today, the Ogden House welcomes visitors to discover more about the life of a colonial family.…
Find out more »July 2019
The Road to Independence: The Burning of Fairfield
This brand new, outdoor performance and short walking tour will take place over the Independence Day weekend on the historic Museum Commons and Town Green. On July 7, 1779 the town of Fairfield was invaded in an attack by 2,500 British troops. The local Patriot militia fought valiantly to protect the town's homes and property from destruction, but by the end of the day on July 8th, more than 170 structures had been burned, or were burning, in the once…
Find out more »The Road to Independence: The Burning of Fairfield
This brand new, outdoor performance and short walking tour will take place over the Independence Day weekend on the historic Museum Commons and Town Green. On July 7, 1779 the town of Fairfield was invaded in an attack by 2,500 British troops. The local Patriot militia fought valiantly to protect the town’s homes and property from destruction, but by the end of the day on July 8th, more than 170 structures had been burned, or were burning, in the once…
Find out more »The Road to Independence: The Burning of Fairfield
This brand new, outdoor performance and short walking tour will take place over the Independence Day weekend on the historic Museum Commons and Town Green. On July 7, 1779 the town of Fairfield was invaded in an attack by 2,500 British troops. The local Patriot militia fought valiantly to protect the town's homes and property from destruction, but by the end of the day on July 8th, more than 170 structures had been burned, or were burning, in the once…
Find out more »The Road to Independence: The Burning of Fairfield
This brand new, outdoor performance and short walking tour will take place over the Independence Day weekend on the historic Museum Commons and Town Green. On July 7, 1779 the town of Fairfield was invaded in an attack by 2,500 British troops. The local Patriot militia fought valiantly to protect the town’s homes and property from destruction, but by the end of the day on July 8th, more than 170 structures had been burned, or were burning, in the once…
Find out more »Summer Camp Session 2: Time Travelers
History comes to life through an exploration of historic sites and fascinating events. Step back in time when Native Americans lived on the coast, become an explorer or tavern keeper, learn about Victorian pastimes, and onwards through the mid-20th century. Become immersed in different time periods through trailblazing, historic tours, role playing, fun games and hands-on activities. Return to the present with a full week of amazing adventures and projects! Session 2: July 8 – 12 | 10am – 2pm…
Find out more »Connecticut Symphonic Winds
The 74-member Connecticut Symphonic Winds presents an encore to last year’s wildly popular concert, outdoor on the Museum Commons. Enjoy popular music, songs from movie soundtracks and toe-tapping traditional numbers! Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Free!
Find out more »Summer Camp Session 3: Super Spies
Discover the intrigue, drama and our local connection with George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring. Find out more about spies throughout history, from the intrigues in Egypt and Rome to James Bond and the Cold War. Learn the skills and build the tools necessary to become a “super spy” by studying the history of spy-making, creating codes and disguises. Your mission: discover the mole in our midst, work as a team to create spy challenges and develop endurance by training with…
Find out more »History Bites: The Litchfield Law School: Guiding the New Nation
Paul Hicks will discuss his book, The Litchfield Law School: Guiding the New Nation. Learn why, in the early years of the Republic, over a thousand ambitious young men travelled to the small town of Litchfield to study law with Tapping Reeve - and how what they learned helped shape the new nation. Alumni of the law school went on to serve as governors, judges, senators and congressmen; and as Vice President, including both Aaron Burr and John Calhoun. Hicks…
Find out more »Town Green Walking Tour
Do you have a burning question about the history of Fairfield? Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Green and learn about the people, places, and events that shaped Fairfield’s 375 years of history. Walk on the site of the 1639 colonial settlement and find out more about Roger Ludlow, Fairfield’s Puritan roots, and the 17th century “witch ducking experiments.” Pass by the 1780 Burr Homestead where John Hancock married Dorothy Quincy and learn how Thaddeus and Eunice Burr honored…
Find out more »August 2019
Jazz Fridays: Open Field Runner featuring Brian Torff
This concert series on the Fairfield Museum patio features the best talented regional jazz artists and ensembles! Bring your own chair or blanket. The concerts will take place rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the performances will move indoors. Brian Q. Torff is a bassist, composer, author and educator. Currently he is Professor of Music and Music Program Director at Fairfield University. Torff has performed with George Shearing, Frank Sinatra, Stephane Grappelli, Marian McPartland, Oliver Nelson, Mary Lou…
Find out more »Summer Camp Session 4: Fairy Tales
Step into the magical realm of Fairy Tales! Celebrate timeless tales through art. Each day campers will listen and discuss a new fairy tale, create an art project using various mediums and techniques and retell the day's tale with a short group skit. Campers will enjoy learning and expressing themselves through the arts! Let’s have fun! Session 4: August 05-09 | 10am – 2pm | Ages 6 – 10 Members: $200; Non-Members: $225
Find out more »Jazz Fridays: Jim Clark Quartet
This concert series on the Fairfield Museum patio features the best talented regional jazz artists and ensembles! Bring your own chair or blanket. The concerts will take place rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the performances will move indoors. Jazz Fridays is generously sponsored by Bank of America, the Connecticut Office of the Arts, with thanks to Alan and Sylvia Neigher and WPKN.
Find out more »Summer Camp Session 5: Colonial Life
Step back in time and discover what life was like in Colonial times at the 1750 Ogden House, located at 1520 Bronson Road in Fairfield. Dipping candles, writing with a feather pen and ink, and making homemade butter and ice cream were all in a day’s work. Campers spend four days learning and playing at the Ogden House, a Fairfield Saltbox home dating back to 1750, and the final day on the historic Town Green exploring a 19th century schoolhouse…
Find out more »Jazz Fridays: Nicole Pasternak Trio featuring Ralph Lalama and Michael Coppola
This concert series on the Fairfield Museum patio features the best talented regional jazz artists and ensembles! Bring your own chair or blanket. The concerts will take place rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the performances will move indoors. Vocals: Nicole Pasternak Tenor saxophone: Ralph Lalama Nine-String Guitar: Michael Coppola Jazz Fridays is generously sponsored by Bank of America, the Connecticut Office of the Arts, with thanks to Alan and Sylvia Neigher and WPKN. …
Find out more »Town Green Walking Tour
Do you have a burning question about the history of Fairfield? Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Green and learn about the people, places, and events that shaped Fairfield’s 375 years of history. Walk on the site of the 1639 colonial settlement and find out more about Roger Ludlow, Fairfield’s Puritan roots, and the 17th century “witch ducking experiments.” Pass by the 1780 Burr Homestead where John Hancock married Dorothy Quincy and learn how Thaddeus and Eunice Burr honored…
Find out more »Summer Camp Session 6: Colonial Life
Step back in time and discover what life was like in Colonial times at the 1750 Ogden House, located at 1520 Bronson Road in Fairfield. Dipping candles, writing with a feather pen and ink, and making homemade butter and ice cream were all in a day’s work. Campers spend four days learning and playing at the Ogden House, a Fairfield Saltbox home dating back to 1750, and the final day on the historic Town Green exploring a 19th century schoolhouse…
Find out more »Jazz Fridays: Jen Durkin and her jazz ensemble comprised of members of her band “The Business”
This concert series on the Fairfield Museum patio features the best talented regional jazz artists and ensembles! Bring your own chair or blanket. The concerts will take place rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the performances will move indoors. Jazz Fridays is generously sponsored by Bank of America, the Connecticut Office of the Arts, with thanks to Alan and Sylvia Neigher and WPKN.
Find out more »Jazz Fridays: Chris Coogan Quartet
Chris Coogan has spent a lifetime astounding audiences with his jazz and gospel music. The N.Y Times calls him “a masterful pianist”. Winner of the John Lennon song Writing Competition, he has recorded 8 CDS featuring his original jazz and gospel music. He has performed at Manhattan’s Blue Note and Montreaux Jazz Festival and shared the spotlight with musical legends Bette Midler, Donna Summer, Paul Shaffer, Stevie Van Zant, Ronnie Spector, Darlene Love, Mavis Staples, Phoebe Snow and Lesley Gore. …
Find out more »September 2019
History Bites: American Lighthouses and the Restoration of Fayerweather Light with Jeremy D’Entremont
Jeremy D'Entremont is the historian and president of the American Lighthouse Foundation, the founder and chairman of Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He is also the host of the podcast "Light Hearted" for the U.S. Lighthouse Society and has appeared on numerous national TV and radio programs discussing lighthouse history. His presentations always highlight the rich human history of lighthouses, focusing on the…
Find out more »November 2019
2019 Pop Up Market
The Fairfield Museum and the Fairfield Chapter of the National Charity League are pleased to invite you to participate in our 6th annual Holiday Pop-Up Market! We are proud to host this Market of holiday gifts once again as it has become a much-anticipated tradition in our community, a great opportunity for business owners like you, and a fruitful fundraiser for our organizations. We hope you’ll join us! 2019 Dates: Saturday, November 23 and Sunday November 24 – 10AM-4PM Submit…
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