“You’ve got mail” has become such a ubiquitous phrase that it was used as the title of a popular 1998 Tom Hanks / Meg Ryan movie. But the story of two people…seemingly appalled by each other yet falling in love as pen pals…has been around a very long time; 1937 to be exact. She Loves…
NORWALK, CT – Enjoy some holiday cheer as you help the Norwalk Historical Society celebrate the holiday season! Visit the Norwalk Historical Society’s Mill Hill Historic Park for a “Holiday Open House” on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. Walk-ins welcome. View the new…
NORWALK, CT – In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Norwalk Historical Society is hosting the virtual lecture, “The History of the Star Spangled Banenr” with guest presenter Ed Hynes on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Tickets are $5 per household and can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-of-the-star-spangled-banner-virtual-lecture-tickets-443742354327 or at www.norwalkhistoricalsociety.org. Join the Norwalk…
Norwalk, CT – The Norwalk Public Library is excited to announce that the 6th annual Local and Indie Author Celebration Day returns to in-library visits by nearly 100 Connecticut writers, double any previous year’s offering. The events will take place on Friday, November 4 and Saturday November 5, 2022 and will include activities for all…
Norwalk, CT – The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will host its annual Tea on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2-4 p.m. at 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT, titled, Fashion Influencers Across History: Social Tea. Co-chaired by LMMM Trustees Pam Murrin and Victoria Vandamm, this event will feature a luxurious whirlwind of delicious refreshments, a silent auction, a hat…
NORWALK, CT – In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month Magdalena Gómez’ returns to the South Norwalk (SoNo) Library, 10 Washington Street, Saturday, October 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to discuss her new book. “Mija: A Memoir Noir”. At once heartbreaking and hilarious, “Mi’ja” chronicles the first nineteen years of Gomez’s life—a life…
NORWALK, CT – As the sun sets, the spirits come out to play… Take a lantern-lit tour through the old Mill Hill graveyard! Hear chilling tales based on real events from Norwalk’s hidden past at the Norwalk Historical Society’s 12th season of “A Haunting at Mill Hill”. New this year will be Extended Tours at…
DANBURY, CT – As part of its Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Western Connecticut State University will host a special panel event entitled “Career Viewpoints From Trailblazing Hispanic Leaders.” Sponsored by the Savings Bank of Danbury, the event will feature four regional Hispanic community leaders representing hot industries, offering powerful insight and advice for students and…
WESTON, CT – The Weston Historical Society has changed its name to the Weston History and Culture Center to reflect its pivotal role in the community connecting people and providing opportunities to learn more through outstanding exhibitions, thought-provoking programs, and events that include history, art and music. Announcement of the non-profit’s rebranding coincides with its…
STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Senior Center and Over 60 Club invites seniors and their caregivers to join them at the Over 60 Club on October 6th from 10 am – 1 pm for a morning of information and resources on financial relief for seniors during this time of significant inflation. With inflation recently reaching…