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Looking to tour The MATT? Join us every Saturday at 1 PM for a free guided tour that is included with admission! This Saturday there will be a tour of the new exhibition “Shipwrecks”, an exhibition of 60 haunting photographs from locations around the world by Stefano Benazzo. Learn more about more upcoming summer exhibitions and tours at mattmuseum.org ...
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By Mary M. Donohue with Kory Mills (c) Connecticut Explored, Fall 2015 Steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie was both reviled as the enemy of the working man and known as the “Patron Saint of Libraries.” Between 1881 and 1919 he funded the construction of 2,509 libraries throughout the English-speaking w...
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It’s historic preservation month and we’re exploring historic skyscrapers with CTExplored’s own Mary Donohue! Plus her latest Grating the Nutmeg about the Merritt Parkway, the latest exhibitions to see and more! ...
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Discover the history and stories of the Windsor Locks Canal on a Hike Through History led by Patrick Smith Curator of the Museum of Connecticut History in Hartford. This will be a flat 3.5 mile hike on a paved surface that features beautiful scenery, fascinating history, occasional wildlife and if we time it right maybe some gorgeous spring greenery. This program is free and suitable for ages 8 and up. Event will be held rain or shine unless weather conditions are too hazardous. #Hikingthroughhistory #windsorlockstrail #CThistory #connecticut

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And here’s a great example of Boston Terracotta! Tour coming up!Preservation CT Member Event!

Next week, on Thursday, May 19th, we will have an exclusive tour of The Barnum Museum in Bridgeport for our current members. Barnum Museum staff will take two groups through and talk about P.T. Barnum, the building, and the ongoing preservation efforts. Tours will be offered at 4:00pm and 5:00pm. Space is very limited and masks will be required. Need to join or renew your membership so you can attend? You can do that here: www.preservationct.org/join

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By Mary M. Donohue (c) Connecticut Explored Inc. Fall 2021 Subscribe/Buy the Issue! In 1882 the City of Hartford held a design competition for its proposed Civil War memorial. To be located in the city’s downtown gem, Bushnell Park, and within eyeshot of the shimmering white marble State Capitol, ...
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Happy Mother’s Day 🌻 from the NBMAA 🌻 All Moms and mother-figures are free today at the Museum with complimentary coffee, 20% off in the Museum Store, and Membership discount.

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