Watch a sneak peek of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, the new documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Bolstein, and David Schmidt. There will be a discussion after the screening.
View an exhibit of free-form miniature art created by community members aged 13 and up, with a special focus on patriotism. (On exhibit throughout the month of February.)
In conjunction with Women's History Month, historian Eric Chandler (Past Presented) will relate the stories of some lesser known female Revolutionary spies and soldiers.
Bev York (AmericaMuseum.org): "Some of the same patriots who served on the Connecticut Assembly and Governor's Coucil were radical rebels by night..." Join us to learn more about the Sons of Liberty!
Performing Arts meets History: Michael Langlois will present how the popular musicals "1776" and "Hamilton" have shaped the popular narrative of the Revolution.
Get to know General Putnam! Costumed interpreter Prof. Kenneth Noll will entertain guests with stories of Putnam's youth, his life as a farmer and tavern keeper, and reknowned military service.
How do artifacts inform our understanding of past events? Ret. State Archeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni will present a slide show of five archeological studies conducted at Connecticut Revolutionary battle sites.