Event List

Join Special Collections Staff for a behind-the-scenes look at items from Pequot Library’s renowned collection of rare books and manuscripts.

Henry Adams, fourth-generation descendant of John and Abigail Adams, will explore the rise of his family dynasty established by the second American president.

Christine Hauck will return with a lecture on The American Revolution and the artists who shaped a new concept of government and leadership in the New Republic.

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

Join us for a visit to New York’s first museum, The New York Historical, where we will enjoy a private guided tour of highlights from the permanent collection, as well as a closer look at the Gallery of Tiffany Lamps.

Westport native Jeff Franzel began his career as a jazz pianist and has toured with many groups, including big band legend Les Brown and The Hues Corporation.

Join Special Collections Staff for a behind-the-scenes look at items from Pequot Library’s renowned collection of rare books and manuscripts.

Join us for a private tour of the American Decorative Arts and American Paintings and Sculpture at Yale University Art Gallery.

Come and stitch a piece of history! Pequot Library is proud to be an official stitching venue for America’s Tapestry, created with a series of 13 embroidered panels, each representing the original 13 colonies.

Step back in time with One River Art School for their Revolutionary Printmaking Workshop! Students will study block printing from the revolutionary era and learn about iconic designs like the “Join, or Die” prints.

Independent researchers Kevin G. Ferrigno and Christine Ritok will present an overview of cabinetmaking in Federal Hartford, including a discussion regarding the Aaron Chapin and Aaron Colton cabinetmaking shops.

Both a World’s Fair and a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia drew nearly 10 million visitors over a period of six months.

Join Special Collections Staff for a behind-the-scenes look at items from Pequot Library’s renowned collection of rare books and manuscripts.

Join Special Collections Staff for a behind-the-scenes look at items from Pequot Library’s renowned collection of rare books and manuscripts.