Category Archives: ongoing exhibits
Wadsworth Antheneum exhibit features Civil War items
The Wadsworth Antheneum is remembering the Civil War with its exhibit, “Colts & Quilts: The Civil War Remembered.” The exhibition captures intimate reactions by the American public to pivotal political and military events. Costumed vignettes, paintings, sculpture, Colt firearms and … Continue reading
Work of legendary photojournalist marks photo exhibit in Fairfield
The Fairfield Museum and History Center will show its annual Juried Photography Exhibition May 1 to Aug. 28, celebrating celebrating exceptional work of student, amateur and professional photographers from New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. A ticketed gala on Saturday, … Continue reading
Sculptures of American Leaders Collection focus on historic figures
Kenneth R. Bruno will be the first featured artist in the Greenwich Historical Society’s 2011 Community Artists Series. Drawn from an oeuvre of over 180 sculptures, the American Leaders Collection focuses on historic figures, who displayed strength of character in … Continue reading
9/11 exhibit displayed in Ridgefield
A traveling exhibit “September 11, 2001: Connecticut Responds and Reflects” will be on display at the Ridgefield Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Road, from Aug. 19 through Sept. 19. The exhibit includes photographs of how people have responded to and reflected … Continue reading
New exhibit on Revolutionary War camp
A new exhibit introduces Putnam Memorial Park visitors to the Connecticut’s role the Revolutionary War. Putnam Park Visitor Center Twelve 6′ x 3′ panels depict a variety of themes including: The Colonies Go to War, War Comes to Connecticut, General … Continue reading
Historic prints in Wilton
The Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, is displaying its exhibit, “Currier & Ives and Their Rivals.” The Currier & Ives exhibit features 30 lithographs and engravings on loan to the historical society from a private collector. It includes a … Continue reading
Antique quilts displayed in Greenwich
A display of rare quilts at the Greenwich Historical Society’s museum gallery and Bush-Holley House has been extended through Aug 29. “A Stitch in Time: Quilts from the Collection” offers a rare look at over 25 distinctive and colorful quilts … Continue reading
