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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting & Lecture\, April 24\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nDr. Jeffers Lennox\, 2025 annual meeting speaker \n  \n  \n  \nThe MCHS will hold its annual meeting on Thursday\, April 24\, 2025\, in the first-floor meeting room of the deKoven House\, 27 Washington Street\, Middletown. \n  \nThe brief business meeting begins at 6:30 PM\, including annual reports by Executive Director Jesse Nasta and Board President Alain Munkittrick. \n  \nThe 2025 Arthur R. Schultz Memorial Lecture will begin immediately after\, at 7:00 PM. Dr. Jeffers Lennox\, Wesleyan University Professor of History\, will give a lecture entitled\, “More than Thirteen Colonies: The American Revolution and Indigenous Homelands.” This annual meeting lecture will kick off the Historical Society’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. \n  \nAll are cordially invited to attend\, Historical Society members and non-members alike
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/annual-meeting-april-24-2025/
LOCATION:deKoven House\, 27 Washington Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457\, United States
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SUMMARY:Online Book Talk: Adjacent to History: The Nearly Forgotten Stories of Immigrant Families and Their Struggles in America
DESCRIPTION:Join the Middlesex County Historical Society & the Godfrey Memorial Library for a free\, online talk by author John Rilli. He will be speaking about his new book\, Adjacent to History: The Nearly Forgotten Stories of Immigrant Families and Their Struggles in America\, featuring the author’s ancestors who immigrated to Middletown\, CT\, from Melilli\, Sicily in the early 1900s. This talk will be of great interest to anyone with Italian immigrant ancestors and/or an interest in Middletown history\, including an excellent case study of how to research your own family history. \n  \nVisit bit.ly/JohnRilli to register and receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/online-book-talk-adjacent-to-history-the-nearly-forgotten-stories-of-immigrant-families-and-their-struggles-in-america/
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SUMMARY:Lafayette Marker Dedication & Summer Party\, Friday\, August 22\, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:LAFAYETTE MARKER DEDICATION  \nAND SUMMER PARTY \nAT THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY! \nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 22\, 2025\, 5:00 – 7:30 PM \n \n  \nPlease join us for an end-of-week party and official unveiling of the Historical Society’s splendid Lafayette Marker on Friday\, August 22\, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm (house opens at 5 PM\, dedication ceremony at 5:30 PM). This program is part of our commemoration activities celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and all that bold proclamation set into motion. \n  \nPLEASE RSVP HERE\n \n  \n \nThe event will begin with the unveiling and an address by Julien Icher\, founder and president of  The Lafayette Trail\, Inc. A cocktail party with Franco-American theme will follow. \n  \n  \nA little history…On September 4\, 1824\, the Marquis de Lafayette made a brief stopover in Middletown\, Connecticut as he paid a farewell visit to all twenty-four states to see how the new country was faring almost fifty years after his participation in the Revolutionary War. To read more about Lafayette’s stay in Middletown\, click HERE to see the Middlesex County Historical Society’s contribution to the Connecticut Lafayette Trail’s website. \nIn 1776 the wealthy young French nobleman had been so captivated by what he had heard about the colonists’ pioneering spirit and resistance to tyranny that he had set sail for America\, defying the orders of Louis XVI\, at whose court he served. Arriving in July 1777\, the twenty-year-old\, who came from a long line of military officers but had no prior experience in combat\, plunged into the War. The close relationship he formed with George Washington\, his strategic acumen\, and his success in persuading the French government to send troops and naval vessels under Count Rochambeau made him a hero to the Americans. \n  \nThe House will be open beginning at 5:00 pm; the dedication ceremony starts at 5:30 on the sidewalk\, and the party follows immediately in the backyard of the General Mansfield House. \nEveryone is welcome; bring a friend. Light hors d’oeuvres and libations will be served. \nTickets for the party are only $20 for Members and $25 for Friends\, and there is no charge for children under 12. We very much appreciate you registering and paying in advance with a credit card- at the link below- but you will not be turned away if you show up and pay cash at the door. \n  \nPLEASE RSVP HERE \nThis is a rain or shine event; in case of bad weather\, we will host the party inside. \n  \nDuring the party you are welcome to take a self-guided tour of our Outdoor Museum\, inaugurated last summer. Informative brochures and signage will show you the way. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/lafayette-marker-dedication-summer-party-friday-august-22-500-pm-to-730-pm/
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SUMMARY:Town-wide Tag Sale: Items\, Shoppers\, and Volunteers Wanted!
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Sept. 20\, 8:30–2:30\, the Historical Society will again host a Tag Sale on the sidewalk in front of the Mansfield House\, 151 Main St\, Middletown. Please stop by to treasure hunt! \nThis year we aim to offer quality rather than quantity\, and we hope you have some objects to donate—objects to which the labels vintage\, antique\, period\, classic\, interesting\, beautiful\, fascinating\, unique\, or\, in the words of the Cartalk Brothers\, historic or folkloric could be attached. We encourage you to undertake a fearless appraisal of your possessions and zero in on those you have to admit are not really your taste but are bound to be treasured by someone else. \nPerhaps someone gave you an art-nouveau pitcher\, but your décor is mid-century modern. Or you inherited a print by an Expressionist artist that you’ve never hung on the wall because you find it too upsetting\, even though you’re aware the artist counts as one of the greats. Or a third edition of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire\, because\, well\, you know…High-quality hand tools you no longer use\, excellent new or hardly worn attractive articles of clothing\, out-of-the ordinary cooking vessels —the possibilities are many. If you have something you’d like to donate and want to be sure it will be suitable\, please email Krishna Winston: kwinston@wesleyan.edu\, or text her at 860-918-8713. Photos always help. \nDonations can be dropped off at the Mansfield House (151 Main Street\, Middletown) between 10 AM and 3 PM from Monday\, September 8 through Thursday\, September 11. Enter through the front gate and ring the bell by the porch door. \nIf you’d enjoy volunteering at the sale\, extra hands are always welcome and it’s a chance to make new friends!
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/town-wide-tag-sale/
LOCATION:Middlesex County Historical Society\, 151 Main Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457\, United States
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SUMMARY:39th Annual Antique Car Show & Flea Market
DESCRIPTION:MCHS’ 39th Annual Antique Car Show & Flea Market: Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 (rain date: Sunday\, October 12\, 2025) \nAll eyes at the Middlesex County Historical Society’s 39th Annual Antique Car Show and Flea Market will gravitate to this year’s featured car\, a 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint. It will motor to the show located at Palmer Field adjacent to Washington Street\, Route 66\, in Middletown on Sunday\, October 5.  \nCar registration begins at 9:30 am and judging starts at 11:30 am\, with trophies awarded to the top vehicles at 1:30 pm.  \nGeneral admission is $3.00 and children 12 and under are free.  \n  \nCar registration is $10.00. \n  \nAlthough cars registered for judging must be dated 2000 or older\, there is no cut-off date for cars being placed in the car corral. In case of rain\, the show will be held Sunday\, October 12. \nThe Falcon Sprint convertible was ordered new in 1963 and has been lovingly cared for by its owner\, Gary Nenninger\, for 62 years and in his words “is part of my family and my life. It is nice to know that my youth is just outside the family room door in my ‘Ford Country Garage.’ ” Gary would not settle for anything less than a triple black convertible with the following options: a 4-speed manual transmission\, AM radio\, heater\, tinted glass all around\, 2 speed electric wipers\, windshield washer\, backup lights\, white wall tires\, and front seat belts. Today the Falcon has a little more than 30\,000 original miles\, with the majority of them\, about 24\,000\, being put on in the first two years. The Raven Black Paint\, black pleated vinyl interior\, vinyl 3-ply top and plastic rear window are factory original. Mechanically the engine\, transmission\, clutch and pressure plate are still the originals. \nIn the early 60s\, Gary raced the Falcon at the Connecticut Dragway (top speed\, 93.1 MPH)\, and in 1965\, it was his wedding limo and honeymoon ride. He has shown it at various auto shows as far west as Kansas City\, winning many First Place and Best of Show awards\, including the Middlesex County Historical Society William E. Sheedy Sr. Award in 1997. Since his wife\, Kathy\, passed away in 2017\, he has not shown the Falcon as often\, but he is very gratified to have it featured in this year’s show. \nThe car show was founded 40 years ago (it was not held in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic) by longtime Society supporter and past president\, Bernie Prue\, and kept humming by an intrepid group of volunteers. This year’s committee consists of Rich Bergan\, Chairman; Jerry Augustine; Pete Bozzo; Mark Olerud; Jack Pieper; Larry Riley; and Debby Shapiro.
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/39th-annual-antique-car-show-flea-market/
LOCATION:Palmer Field\, 28 Bernie O'Rourke Drive\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wangunk History Film Screening\, Artist Talk\, and Symposium\, at Wesleyan University
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe Middlesex County Historical Society is proud to co-sponsor this two-day event on the history of the Wangunk\, the indigenous people of central Connecticut\, at Wesleyan University on Friday\, October 24\, and Saturday\, October 25\, 2025. \n  \nFriday\, October 24\, 4:30 PM (Ring Family Performing Arts Hall\, Center for the Arts\, Wesleyan University): artist talk by Gary O’Neil (Wangunk Elder\, artist\, and educator)\, with professor and author J. Kēhaulani Kauanui. O’Neil’s exhibition\, Excavations\, is on display at Wesleyan’s Zilkha Gallery (curated by Kauanui\, who is also lead organizer of the symposium the next day). \n  \nSaturday\, October 25\, 8:30 AM -5:30 PM (The Russell House Millet Room\, 350 High Street\, Wesleyan University): symposium on Wangunk history\, the first event of its kind\, featuring scholarly works by members of a new initiative called the Wangunk Studies Working Group. \n  \nFor full event details and schedule\, visit https://events.wesleyan.edu/event/wangunkhistorysymposium
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/wangunk-history-film-screening-artist-talk-and-symposium-at-wesleyan-university/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T160000
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SUMMARY:Voices of Portland: The Fight For Freedom & Equality
DESCRIPTION:The Middlesex County Historical Society is delighted to partner with the Portland Historical Society\, Portland Committee on Solidarity\, Portland Library\, and Portland America250 Committee for this exciting Black History Month event. \nTo register for this free event\, and to learn more\, visit:\nhttps://portlandct.libcal.com/event/16223123
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/voices-of-portland-the-fight-for-freedom-equality/
LOCATION:Portlad Senior Center\, 7 Waverly Avenue\, Portland\, CT
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Book Talk By Eric A. Smith\, Beman Triangle Descendant
DESCRIPTION:In conversation with Jesse Nasta\, PhD via Zoom. \nJoin us to hear author Eric A. Smith speak about his new book\, A Journey of a Thousand Sorrows\, an account of Smith’s New England indigenous ancestors and their role in history. \nSmith is a direct descendant of the Jeffrey family\, the first people of color to own property on Middletown’s Beman Triangle\, one of the first free\, property-owning African American communities in Connecticut and New England. A Journey of a Thousand Sorrows is an account of the history\, destruction\, genocide\, and migration of certain tribes out of New England in the eighteenth century. In addition\, Smith’s book reveals how he discovered his indigenous ancestry among the seashore tribes of New England through historical and genealogical research. From his very first documented ancestor\, Wyandanch\, a Montaukett\, sachem\, to the Jeffrey family\, Smith’s ancestors played a significant role in Indigenous and African American culture in Connecticut\, New York\, Rhode Island\, and the Upper Midwest. \nThis Zoom talk is free but registration is required. Register at: bit.ly/BemanTriangle \nClick here to learn more about Smith’s book\, and to purchase a copy \nAbout the Author\nEric A. Smith is a lecturer\, teacher\, author\, historian\, and television talk show host. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California\, Berkeley\, and Master of Arts degree in history from Chicago State University. Eric is also a member of Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society and has served as past president of the Afro-American Genealogical & Historical Society of Chicago. \nSmith has published articles in the Afro-American Genealogical & Historical Society of Chicago newsletter and the Iowa Genealogical Journal\, Hawkeye Heritage\, and various other publications. His book\, Oak Hill: A Portrait of Black Life in Cedar Rapids\, Iowa 1920-1950\, appeared in 2006. \nSmith has been a consultant and contributor to Iowa Public Television’s documentary\, Searching for Buxton (2012). In addition\, he has been a consultant to Professor Henry Louis Gates’s PBS series Roots\, concerning the genealogy of Gayle King. Smith has also appeared on local Chicago affiliate ABC News interviewed by Janet Davies and FOX 32 News by Wanda Wells about genealogy. Over the years he has been a contributor to the online encyclopedia blackpast.org . \nHe has given presentations on history and genealogy in numerous venues\, including in the Chicago Public Schools\, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools\, the University of Illinois\, Chicago\, Chicago State University\, and the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society\, Inc.\, National Conference in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, and other national conferences. In 2023\, Smith was a presenter at Wesleyan University\, at a conference convened by Jesse Nasta\, concerning the Jeffrey family history in early Connecticut. Also\, in 2023\, Eric gave presentations at Nazareth University and the Rochester Genealogical Society concerning the role the Jeffrey family played in the early Civil Rights\, Abolitionist\, and Women’s Rights Movements in Rochester\, New York.
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/virtual-event-book-talk-by-eric-a-smith-beman-triangle-descendant/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Early Women Artisan Photographers in Middletown and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH LECTURE SERIES: \nLEE MCINTYRE\, PHD \nClick Here to register and receive the Zoom Link. \n  \nDr. Lee McIntyre is an independent historian living in Manchester\, CT. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. McIntyre has given lectures on the social history of photography to international audiences at academic conferences\, universities\, museums\, libraries and other public venues. \nHer current project\, Photographs\, Pistols & Parasols (website: p3photographers.net) looks at the social history of early women artisan photographers\, exploring the lives of women who owned and ran photography studios between 1840-1930. The project celebrates the too-often overlooked achievements of women artisan photographers from the U.S. and Canada\, women who were both early photographers and early photographic entrepreneurs. \nDr. Lee McIntyre will bring the lives of some of these women into focus in her talk\, Early Women Artisan Photographers from Middletown and Beyond. The talk will include several late-19th-century women who operated photography studios in Middletown. Join us to learn their fascinating stories and to see gems from the Middlesex County Historical Society’s photo archives\, taken by these women and their peers.
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/virtual-event-early-women-artisan-photographers-in-middletown-and-beyond/
LOCATION:CT
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SUMMARY:The Lasting Legacy of Dr. Alice Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:A Women’s History Month Presentation By Janet Lemond\n\n(Note: 3 PM is the correct time\, changed from 1 PM!)\n\n  \nThis event is free. No registration required.\n\n  \nThe National Women’s History Month theme for 2026 is “Leading the Charge: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future\,” focusing on women’s vital roles in creating environmental\, economic\, and social sustainability. Who better exemplifies this than Dr. Alice Hamilton? Dr. Alice Hamilton\, M.D.\, a local legend\, was a neighbor and friend of William Gillette\, but she was much more than this.\n\n  \nCome hear the legend of the woman who helped cure the insane “Mad Hatters” in Danbury\, CT\, driven mad by their job.\n\n  \nLearn about the women who stopped factories from exploding and destroying entire towns on the east coast during the World War.\n\n  \nHear the voice of the first female professor at Harvard University\, before women were even allowed to matriculate at this institution.\n\n  \nSee how our neighbor\, Dr. Alice Hamilton\, met with the Pope and tried to stop World War One.\n\n  \nPrepare to be amazed!\n\n  \nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, Janet will present a case study with guidance on how to discover what your ancestors did for a living. She will discuss the lasting legacy of Dr. Alice Hamilton and how her impact is still being felt today.\n\n  \nAbout the Presenter:\nMs. Lemond worked for both OSHA and the EPA. While at OSHA\, she was responsible for sampling at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks. Her presentation will be both informative and empowering. Following the presentation\, Ms. Lemond’s book\, Doctor Alice Hamilton\, M.D.\, Neighbor of William Gillette\, will be available for purchase. If you like\, the author will be available to autograph your purchase.
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/the-lasting-legacy-of-dr-alice-hamilton/
LOCATION:Russell Library\, 123 Broad St\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:MCHS Annual Meeting: How We Remember the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join the Middlesex County Historical Society for our 2026 Annual Meeting\, featuring a keynote presentation by acclaimed historian Dr. Michael D. Hattem. This event offers a timely exploration of the American Revolution’s lasting impact on our national identity as we approach the semiquincentennial. \n  \nFormat: In-person & Virtual (Hybrid) \nSchedule\n6:30 PM | Business Meeting: Annual reports from the Executive Director\, President\, and Treasurer\, followed by the election of Board members and officers. \n7:00 PM | Keynote Address: “How We Remember the Revolution (and why it matters)” by Dr. Michael D. Hattem. \n  \nAbout the Presentation\nWhy have Americans maintained such a powerful emotional connection to the nation’s founding for nearly 250 years? Dr. Hattem will examine the unique place the Revolution holds in our politics and culture. His talk will explore: \n\nHow different generations have reshaped the story of the Revolution.\nThe influence of politics on historical memory.\nWhy the legacy and meaning of the Revolution remain a subject of debate today.\n\nThis presentation serves as a companion to the Society’s upcoming exhibition\, “Democracy 250: Making Every Voice Count\,” part of the local and national commemorations of the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Michael D. Hattem is a public historian\, author\, and the Associate Director of the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. A specialist in early America and historical memory\, his works include: \n\nThe Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History (2024) – Finalist for the 2025 George Washington Prize.\nPast and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution (2020).\nThe Declaration of Independence: A Concise History (Forthcoming\, Nov 2026).\n\nHis insights have been featured in The New York Times\, Smithsonian Magazine\, and The Washington Post. \n  \nRegistration\nWhile all are welcome to attend in person\, those who prefer to join virtually must register to receive the Zoom link: \nRegister for Zoom Access: bit.ly/MCHS2026
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/mchs-annual-meeting-how-we-remember-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Middletown Senior Center\, 61 Durant Terrace\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Educational,Speaker
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SUMMARY:American Musical Traditions 1865–1915: A Cultural Tapestry
DESCRIPTION:Experience a joyful excursion through the musical innovations of the post-Civil War era. This special performance celebrates our nation’s 250th anniversary by exploring the rich “cultural tapestry” of American sound\, spanning classical\, jazz\, and song. \nTicket Information\nJoin us for this commemorative performance. Tickets are available at the following rates: \n\nAdults: $24\nSeniors / Wesleyan Faculty\, Staff\, & Alumni: $15\nStudents (WesU & Non-WesU) / Youth (Under 18): $10\n\nPurchase Tickets Online by clicking HERE \n\nAbout the Event\nThis concert highlights the transformative period between 1865 and 1915\, showcasing the evolution of American music. From the foundations of jazz and classical compositions to the popular songs of the era\, “A Cultural Tapestry” offers a unique auditory look at our shared history. \nGenerously sponsored by Liberty Bank in support of the Middlesex County Historical Society. \nParking Tip: \nThe closest parking is Lot E\, which is right off Wyllys Avenue and just a short walk from the hall. If you are using GPS\, some systems prefer 283 Washington Terrace to get directly to the Center for the Arts entrance.
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/american-musical-traditions-1865-1915-a-cultural-tapestry/
LOCATION:Crowell Concert Hall at Wesleyan University\, 50 Wyllys Avenue\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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