September: Connecticut Freedom Trail Month
On September 25 at 10 a.m., the Connecticut Freedom Trail will honor New Haven’s own Judge Constance Baker Motley for her historic contributions to the legal struggle for civil rights and equality of African Americans. Motley was the first African-American woman to be appointed to the federal court system. A graduate of New Haven public schools, Judge Motley worked with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to author many of the briefs in the famous civil rights cases that opened schools and universities to African Americans. The Amistad Committee, as coordinator of the Freedom Trail, will host a program and reception at James Hillhouse High School Auditorium, New Haven.
For more information about this event and others around the state during September, Connecticut Freedom Trail month, visit .
An ASCH Conference: “Studies in Connecticut Biography”
This November 6th, participate in “Studies in Connecticut Biography”, an Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH) conference that will be held at University of Connecticut, Torrington. Starting at 7:45 a.m. with registration and refreshments, this all-day event will include the presentation of the Babbidge and Linsley Awards as well as concurrent sessions held in the morning and afternoon, with a break at midday for a buffet luncheon.
Researchers will discuss biographical topics extending from the 17th to the 20th centuries. These presentations will be chaired by recognized historians, university professors, and other experts on Connecticut history, will focus on a range of topics, including but not limited to: the military, race, gender, leadership, politicians, sports, and the land itself.
Don’t miss this chance to broaden your knowledge of the state’s past. Individuals planning to attend the conference should complete the registration form and return it to the registrar by Friday, October 29 to ensure admission to the luncheon. Don’t miss your chance! Registrations will be accepted after October 29th and at the door on November 6th, but space cannot be guaranteed for the reception or lunch.
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Don’t miss two special farmers markets and farm-to-table dinners
Connecticut Landmarks and Hill-Stead Museum, two of our partner organizations, host farmers markets on Sundays throughout the season and farm-to-table dinners. Ct Landmarks hosts theirs at the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry (the largest farmers market in the state visited by over 70,000 people each season) and Hill-Stead's is at their site in Farmington. Ct Landmarks presents (also at the Nathan Hale Homestead) on September 11, 2010 and Hill-Stead' presents the following weekend, September 19, 2010. Both farm dinners are outstanding--no reason to choose--eat well two weekends in a row and go to both! To order tickets, click on the links or for more information on the farmers markets (free) visit www.ctlandmarks.org or www.hillstead.org.
