Two Needlework Shows On View
“Connecticut Needlework: Women, Art and Family 1740-1840” is now on view at the Connecticut Historical Society. As art, the needlework pictures and useful household objects in the show burst with color and imaginitive design. As history, these objects reveal evidence of the lives and times of the women who set those countless stitches into cloth. Curator Dr. Susan P. Schoelwer writes a feature story for Connecticut Explored's upcoming Winter issue on the topic.
Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford. For more information on the exhibition and an October 30th one-day conference, visit .
The Florence Griswold Museum presents “With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Needlework of the Connecticut River Valley,” on view through January 30, 2011. The Connecticut River Valley reaching into Massachusetts was one of the most important centers in America for the teaching and production of embroidered pictures by young women during the late 18th and early 19thcenturies. Guest curated by schoolgirl-needlework experts Carol and Steve Huber, this exhibition of embroideries, watercolor sketches, and portraits draws extensively on works from private collections, many never previously shown publicly.
Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. For more information, visit
Celebrate the Holidays
Many museums decorate to the hilt for the holidays. From decorated trees to train displays, there are wonderful treats in store for you at a museum near you. We've got a list .
Also be sure to read about the Civil War commemoration events that are up-and-coming for the spring! Visit our page for more information.
CELEBRATE THE STATE’S 375th
Our Fall issue was included in the time capsule Governor Rell buried on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion on November 30, 2010! It'll be opened in 25 years on the occasion (which we're sure will be HUGE) of the state's 400th anniversary--and CT Explored will be there.
In other 375th news: Coming in December, the will unveil a new exhibition "Making Connecticut" showcasing the broad sweep of Connecticut history, celebrating all the people of the state, honoring struggles, and observing proud moments from the 16th century through today.
Governor M. Jodi Rell kicked off the state's official celebration of the 375th anniversary of the founding of Connecticut on February 17, 2010 with Executive Order No. 37 establishing a "375 Commission." Though we're facing hard times, she noted we need this celebration now. The Web site is your go-to source of celebration information and anniversary mugs, hats, t-shirts and more!
Celebrate Gov. Trumbull’s 300th Birthday
Read about patriot Governor Trumbull in the current issue and celebrate his 300th birthday in Lebanon, Connecticut.
On November 14th, hear state historian Walter Woodward speak about Connecticut’s Western Lands at the Lebanon Historical Society. For more information contact the Lebanon Historical Society & Visitor Center at (860) 642-6579.
On December 14th, participate in the tree lighting on the town green, and enjoy open-house offerings at the various Trumbull museum sites.
On December 11th, Wreaths Across America ceremonies will take place at both the Trumbull Cemetery and the Town Hall—sponsored by the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion Post 180, respectively. CTDAR Governor Jonathan Trumbull House & Wadsworth Stable, 169 West Town Street, Lebanon. For more information visit www.GovTrumbullHouseDAR.org or call (860) 429-7194 .
Hartford Treasures On View Thru Sept. 30th
Hartford Public Library has a terrific exhibition from its historic Hartford Collection on view in the library's ArtWalk Gallery, and in the Hartford History Center itself, an exhibition of the drawings of artists Richard Welling who passed away just last year. Welling chronicled Hartford's buildings with pen-and-ink drawings for more than 40 years. Both exhibitions are free and open to the public. For more information visit .
For All Adult-Learners
Get a taste of the fall offerings of the President's College at the University of Hartford with Showcase 2010, September 19, 2010. The President's College is a non-credit program of short courses and programs in the arts, humanities, and technology for adult learners. Showcase 2010 is a day-long introduction with lectures by professors who will be teaching longer course offerings this fall, plus panel discussions, and lunch. For more information visit .
Genealogy How-To October 16th
Discover how to trace your ancestry, access records, preserve your digital files, and more! Come to the Connecticut Society of Genealogists' October 16th seminar at the North Haven Holiday Inn, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Call (860) 569-0002 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (860) 569-0002 end_of_the_skype_highlighting to register. For more information, visit the Connecticut Society of Genealogists Web site .
