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SUMMARY:Drawn Here Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join a member of our staff for an interactive\, introductory experience in our special exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nTour is included in Museum admission. No need to pre-register. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/drawn-here-gallery-talk-2/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speak Up: Do-Overs
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Museum for an unforgettable evening of live storytelling\, where talented storytellers share true\, personal stories drawn from real life. The night is led by Matthew Dicks\, a 62-time Moth StorySLAM Champion and 10-time GrandSLAM Champion\, and features a dynamic cast of voices bringing bold stories to the stage. \nEveryone deserves a second chance—but not every second chance turns out the way we expect. On October 17\, National Mulligan Day\, Speak Up returns with “Do-Overs” — true stories of do-overs\, fresh starts\, unlikely comebacks\, hard-earned forgiveness\, and the moments when life offered one more opportunity to get it right—or spectacularly wrong. Join us for an evening of funny\, heartbreaking\, and unforgettable stories about the chances we gave\, the chances we took\, and the ones we never thought we’d get. \nHosted by Elysha Dicks. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view our exhibitions\, including Rebellious and Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. Performance starts at 7:00 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nTickets must be purchased in advance online.  \nGET TICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-do-overs/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rebellious Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:What does the Declaration of Independence mean to you? \nOur new exhibition\, Rebellious\, reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history when its people came together\, pushed back\, and sparked change to pursue their own visions of life\, liberty\, and happiness in America. Join us on selected days this summer and fall for a guided tour of the exhibition. \nThis tour is included in admission — no need to pre-register! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/rebellious-exhibit-tour/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Why We Remember the Founding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by a leading scholar of early America about the legacy of the Declaration of Independence. \nIn this talk\, historian Michael D. Hattem asks: why have Americans developed such an emotional connection to the nation’s founding for nearly 250 years? He will discuss the importance of how generations of Americans have told the story of the Revolution\, how politics have shaped how the Revolution has been remembered\, and how Americans have fought over the meanings and legacy of the Revolution for nearly 250 years. In doing so\, he will explain why the American Revolution has had such a unique place in the nation’s politics and culture. \nBe sure to come early before the event to browse our special exhibition\, Rebellious\, which reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history when its people came together\, pushed back\, and sparked change to pursue their own visions of life\, liberty\, and happiness in America. \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH) and is free to attend for ASCH members! To learn more about ASCH\, visit their website. \n$15 General Admission\n$10 Connecticut Museum Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nAbout Our Speaker: \nMichael D. Hattem is a historian on early America\, the American Revolution\, and historical memory. He earned his B.A. in History from The City College of New York and his Ph.D. in History from Yale University. He is the author of The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History (2024)\, which was a finalist for the 2025 George Washington Prize\, and Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution (2020). His next book\, The Declaration of Independence: A Concise History (2026)\, will be published in November. His work has been featured in The New York Times\, TIME magazine\, The Smithsonian Magazine\, the Washington Post\, as well as many other mainstream media publications and outlets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/why-we-remember-the-founding/
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SUMMARY:Date Night: Chills and Treats
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something different to do for date night? Bring your sweetie (or bestie!) to the museum for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the weirdest and creepiest items in our vaults (corpse preserver? Check. Devil puppet? Yup. Haunted painting? Uh-huh.) Then relax and create a fun Halloween-themed craft to take home while you enjoy a themed cocktail and snacks. \nTICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-chills-and-treats/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s story is “The Paper Menagerie\,” by Ken Liu.  Click here to read. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/short-attention-span-literary-club-52/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T140000
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SUMMARY:Rebellious Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:What does the Declaration of Independence mean to you? \nOur exhibition\, Rebellious\, reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history when its people came together\, pushed back\, and sparked change to pursue their own visions of life\, liberty\, and happiness in America. Join us on selected days fall for a guided tour of the exhibition. \nThis tour is included in admission — no need to pre-register! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/rebellious-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tour,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T143000
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CREATED:20260722T162759Z
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SUMMARY:Drawn Here Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join a member of our staff for an interactive\, introductory experience in our special exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nTour is included in Museum admission. No need to pre-register. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/drawn-here-gallery-talk-2/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T180907Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED! Lunch and Learn - Lydia Sigourney: Unsung Mother of American Literature
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nPlease note that this Lunch and Learn will take place on a Thursday! \nWho was Lydia Sigourney? Why is she not more well known among generations of Hartford residents and other readers? Come learn more about how Hartford’s own Lydia Sigourney helped transform American culture in the early 19th-century. \nUsing items from the Connecticut Museum’s collection\, Professor Mary Louise Kete and Professor Elizabeth Petrino will introduce you to Sigourney’s central role as an American poet\, educator\, and rights activist and to the Lydia Sigourney Digital Archive Project. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. \nQuestions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio! \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. \nAbout the speakers: \nMary Louise Kete is Chair of the English Department at the University of Vermont where she also teaches and studies 19th-century American literature and culture. She and Elizabeth Petrino have co-edited Lydia Sigourney: Critical Essays and Cultural Views (U of Massachusetts Press\, 2018) and a special issue on Sigourney for the journal ESQ. Her publications focus on the contributions of American women to the major cultural movements of the long 19th-century. \nElizabeth Petrino is Director of Liberal Studies in the Associate Degree Program at Fairfield Bellarmine and Professor of English at Fairfield University\, Fairfield\, CT. She and Mary Louise Kete have co-edited Lydia Sigourney: Critical Essays and Cultural Views (U of Massachusetts Press\, 2018). Her articles on Sigourney explore a range of topics including gift book culture\, correspondence\, deaf education\, and the environment and have appeared in Studies in American Humor\, Legacy\, ESQ\, and ISLE. \nCurrently\, Mary Louise and Elizabeth are working on developing a Sigourney digital archive. \nImage:  Lydia Sigourney\, Painted by Francis Alexander\, 1828. 2005.125.1 Connecticut Museum collection.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-lydia-sigourney-unsung-mother-of-american-literature/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
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SUMMARY:Newcomers to Nutmeggers: Jewish History in Greater Hartford
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 19 for a panel discussion about how and why thousands of Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe made the North End of Hartford their home in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. What were the push and pull factors that drew Jewish people away from Europe and to Connecticut\, and specifically\, the capital city? How did they build thriving communities? What impact did they have on the neighborhood\, the city\, and the state as a whole? \nVisitors can come early to view our current exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End\, which features stories about pioneering Jewish North End residents like Dr. Fanny Karp Radom\, a founder of Mt. Sinai Hospital\, and Moshe Paranov\, a founder of Hartt School of Music. \nOur panelists are: Amy Weiss\, Director of the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Hartford; Mary Donohue\, West Hartford Town Historian\, and Jennifer Klau\, Executive Director of The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \nTickets\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\n\n\nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/newcomers-to-nutmeggers/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T120000
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SUMMARY:Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. Spaces are limited.  \nTICKETS\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-remembering-g-fox-co-11/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T140000
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SUMMARY:Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. Spaces are limited.  \nTICKETS\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-remembering-g-fox-co-12/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Diverging Paths from Lebanon\, Connecticut: Native Americans and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nFrom 1754 to 1770 Native Americans from across the Northeast travelled to Lebanon\, Connecticut as students in Moor’s Indian Charity School. This diverse cohort of Native youths would go on to play pivotal roles in the American Revolution\, and their experiences in Connecticut gave them connections and information that would inform their decision making and shape their perceptions of the war. These students would take on many attitudes towards the war\, with some siding with Britain and others with the United States\, while others remained vocally neutral.  \nPlease join us for a virtual presentation by Yusuf Mansoor as he explores written material from the Connecticut Museum’s American Revolution collection.  Yusuf spent time at the Museum this past summer as the Project Scholar for the Connecticut Museum’s American Revolution Papers Digitization Project.  This 3-year project is funded by a federal earmark awarded in 2023.   \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET TICKETS\n  \nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio! \nAbout the Speaker:  Yusuf Mansoor is a PhD candidate at University of Connecticut and Project Scholar for the American Revolution Papers Digitization Project for Summer 2026. His research focuses on the importance of slavery in shaping Native American perceptions of the Atlantic World in the seventeenth century. He reads against archival grains to tell the histories of underrepresented people and communities. Originally from Connecticut\, Mansoor received his BA from George Washington University in 2018 and his MA from William and Mary in 2020. His work has been supported by the Omohundro Institute for Early American History and Culture\, the Massachusetts Historical Society\, the Society of Colonial Wars\, and the American Philosophical Society.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-diverging-paths/
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s story is “You’re Ugly Too” by Lorrie Moore.  Click here to read. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/short-attention-span-literary-club-53/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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SUMMARY:Speak Up: The Things We Give
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Museum for an unforgettable evening of live storytelling\, where talented storytellers share true\, personal stories drawn from real life. The night is led by Matthew Dicks\, a 62-time Moth StorySLAM Champion and 10-time GrandSLAM Champion\, and features a dynamic cast of voices bringing bold stories to the stage. \nThe things we give are not always wrapped in paper and tied with a bow. We give our time\, our trust\, our love\, our forgiveness\, and sometimes more of ourselves than we ever intended. On December 5\, Speak Up presents “The Things We Give” — an evening of true stories about unexpected generosity\, difficult sacrifices\, gifts with strings attached\, and the things we gave away only to discover how much they meant. Join us for funny\, moving\, and unforgettable stories about what we give\, what we receive\, and what it costs us to do either. \nHosted by Elysha Dicks. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view our exhibitions\, including Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. Performance starts at 7:00 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nTickets must be purchased in advance online.  \nGET TICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-the-things-we-give/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. Spaces are limited.  \nTICKETS\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-remembering-g-fox-co-13/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. Spaces are limited.  \nTICKETS\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-remembering-g-fox-co-14/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drawn Here Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join a member of our staff for an interactive\, introductory experience in our special exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nTour is included in Museum admission. No need to pre-register. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/drawn-here-gallery-talk-2/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - American Preacher: The Life and Times of the Eccentric Lorenzo Dow
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nLong before social media\, Connecticut native Lorenzo Dow (1777-1834) mastered the art of getting people’s attention. An itinerant preacher known as “Crazy Dow\,” he spent three decades roaming the United States and Britain\, preaching\, publishing\, provoking audiences\, and building one of the first truly national celebrity followings in American history. \nJoin us as Professor Seth Perry examines how Dow built his fame and asks what his remarkable career can teach us about religion\, celebrity\, and the origins of a very American style of public influence that continues to shape the nation today. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET TICKETS\nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio! \n  \nAbout the Speaker:  Seth Perry is Associate Professor of Religion in America at Princeton University. His first book\, Bible Culture and Authority in the Early United States (Princeton University Press\, 2018) explores the performative\, rhetorical\, and material aspects of bible-based authority in early-national America. His work has appeared in Church History\, Early American Studies\, the Journal of the American Academy of Religion\, the William and Mary Quarterly\, Slate\, and many other outlets. He teaches courses on religion in early America\, theory and method in the study of religion\, “scripture” as a genre\, and Satan. His second book\, American Preacher: The Life and Times of the Eccentric Lorenzo Dow\, will be published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in November. \nTo purchase a copy of Seth’s upcoming book\, American Preacher: The Life and Times of the Eccentric Lorenzo Dow\, click here. \nImage: Book cover\, American Preacher: The Life and Times of the Eccentric Lorenzo Dow
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-american-preacher/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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