Torrington Historical Society welcomes ArtScapades for a lecture that you can watch in your own home via ZOOM during these cold February days! ArtScapades will present paintings that depict America […]
Presented by Professor Leslie Lindenauer, WCSU Details and link to program coming soon!
Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason will read from her new book "Grandmother Moon" and share examples of traditional stories. She will also discuss the importance of oral tradition in Indigenous communities and her process of bringing these stories into written form. Books will be available for purchase and can be signed by the author. Version 1.0.0 Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason […]
In Connecticut alone, there are more than 5,000 dams, most no longer serving their original purpose. Many of these structures disconnect access for fish and wildlife to up and downstream habitat for breeding, feeding, and nursery grounds. They can also disrupt water flows and trap natural sediments that Connecticut’s remaining coastal marshes – already hemmed […]
Acclaimed folksinger Reggie Harris is is a musician, storyteller and educator, deeply rooted in the power of song and story. Known for his interest in the Underground Railroad and modern Civil Rights Movements, he is a celebrated song leader and advocate for social change. His music blends acoustic folk, African American Spirituals, gospel and social […]
On April 18, 1775, a Boston-based silversmith, engraver, and anti-British political operative named Paul Revere set out on a borrowed horse to fulfill a dangerous but crucial mission: to alert American colonists of advancing British troops. Revere was not the only rider that night, and indeed, he had completed at least 18 previous rides across […]
Presented by Coryse Villarouel, this engaging, high energy experience blends culture, creativity and community. Participants will learn about the traditions of Caribbean Carnival, celebrate cultural diversity and creativity through interactive activities, and foster joy, collaboration and artistic expression. The program will kick off with an energetic and visually stunning Carnival dance, bringing the spirit of […]
Wanda L. Houston (vocals)is an award winning actress and singer who has performed in and on all media. In the 2000s, Houston toured with Martha and the Vandellas and The Platters. She's lived and performed throughout the United States, Australia and Europe. In 2001she settled in the Berkshires, and now she performs chiefly a mix […]
Write Me at Every Opportunity is a stage adaptation based on American Revolutionary War correspondence (1775-1777) between husband and wife Nathan and Lois Peters from Preston, Connecticut. The phrase "Write Me at Every Opportunity" appears frequently in the couple's letters during this time period. Short quotes from these letters were used in the recent Ken […]
On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong descended to the lunar surface. It was an event hailed throughout the world as a major milestone in the history of humankind. Many Americans still remember being riveted to Walter Cronkite's broadcast of the moon landings, and their excitement at what we all had achieved. This talk will discuss […]