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SUMMARY:Pastel Paintings Art Exhibit: Gina Trusiewicz
DESCRIPTION:Stop into Phelps-Hatheway’s Visitor Center for the Pastel Paintings exhibition by Gina Trusiewicz. With a longtime interest in art\, Trusiewicz developed her craft in an online class during the pandemic. Her interest in nature\, animals\, and plants\, combined with her certification as a Master Gardener\, has inspired the work for this exhibit–capturing everyday moments in West Hartford or right from her own backyard through the medium of soft pastel sticks. She also aims to capture the feelings these moments evoke; whether it be the brightness of the sunshine\, the iridescence of a flower\, or the sweet look on the face of a neighborhood bear as he has finished raiding the neighbor’s garbage can. \nAn opening reception will be held on Saturday\, May 17 during the Suffield Garden Club’s 47th Annual May Market. Gina Trusiewicz will be on site from 1 pm-3 pm. \nDuring the museum’s open tour day on September 14\, Trusiewicz will be onsite from 1 pm–2 pm to demonstrate the art of pastel painting. \nThe exhibit will be open during the property’s regular open hours this season. If you would like to book a tour to accompany your visit\, please see the calendar. \n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/pastel-paintings/
LOCATION:Phelps-Hatheway House\, 55 S Main St\, Suffield\, CT\, 06078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Phelps-Hatheway House
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SUMMARY:Bellamy-Ferriday Zinnia Seed Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Help us plant the seeds for the future of the Bellamy-Ferriday Garden with our special zinnia seed campaign! Sponsor a zinnia seed for $10 and a garden stake with your name will be placed next to the spot where the seed is planted. Your sponsorship comes with a garden pass to return to see the plants in bloom.  \nThose who sponsor a seed while visiting the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden will have the opportunity to plant the seed themselves. Those who sponsor a seed online will be shown where their seed was planted on their next visit to the garden. \nAll proceeds support garden restoration at the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden. \nReserve your seed now\n\nThank you to our generous sponsors\, Ace Hardware of Bethlehem. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596. \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access Member pricing and other benefits. \nA confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to reserve the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event\, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/zinnias/
LOCATION:Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden\, 9 Main St N\, Bethlehem\, CT\, 06751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bellamy-Ferriday House,Gardens & Grounds,On View
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T160000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | TRANSPARENT: Creating Advocacy Through Art by Samuel Avery Giardina
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Landmarks is proud to honor the LGBTQ+ community by welcoming visitors to explore “TRANSPARENT: Creating Advocacy Through Art” by Samuel Avery Giardina. This exhibition is free to the public and is open during the Palmer-Warner House’s open hours through June 28. Located in the Palmer-Warner Barn\, this exhibition explores personal identity\, transformation\, and the profound impact of the LGBTQ+ community throughout history. \nSamuel Avery Giardina is a 26-year-old photographer from Berlin\, Connecticut. As a transgender artist himself\, he has dedicated his career to raising awareness for his community through his work. He started taking photos in 2020\, the year he started his transition\, and has since then found a passion for telling trans stories through his photography. He’s been able to capture his own journey through his self-portraits while using them as a driving force in creating advocacy for the trans community. He then started documenting other trans people’s experiences through his editorial photography work. Discover Samuel’s work at www.samaverymedia.com. \nIf you would like to book a tour to accompany your visit\, please see the calendar. Tour admission will also include entrance to the Letters of Unity display. \n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/exhibition-transparent-creating-advocacy-through-art-by-samuel-avery-giardina/
LOCATION:Palmer-Warner House\, 307 Town Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Palmer-Warner House
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SUMMARY:Exhibit | Letters of Unity: Building LGBTQ+ Community Through the Written Word    
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit will celebrate the power of written communication in shaping LGBTQ+ identity\, activism\, and community. From love letters to zines and personal diaries to protest flyers\, these artifacts tell the stories of resilience\, connection\, and creativity that have sustained LGBTQ+ communities across generations. Using the Palmer-Warner House’s collection and loaned items\, this exhibit will weave together your stories with the stories of the house’s previous residents\, Frederic Palmer and Howard Metzger\, who created a safe space together in East Haddam. This exhibit aims to not only showcase the power of the written word in building community\, but also celebrate the resilience\, love\, and solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community.   \nOn View During Open Hours\, Saturday\, June 7–Saturday\, August 23\nAdmission included with house tours\nExhibit Ticket Only: $7/Person\, $5/Seniors & Students\, Free for CTL Members  \nLearn more about the exhibit here.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/exhibit-letters-of-unity-building-lgbtq-community-through-the-written-word/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Palmer-Warner House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
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SUMMARY:Progress Flag Field
DESCRIPTION:The Progress Flag Field honors the legacy of Frederic Palmer and Howard Metzger\, who created a welcoming space for friends\, family\, and the LGBTQ+ community. This installation serves as a place for reflection\, with each flag representing the diverse identities within the community. It honors those who fought for equality and celebrates unity\, resilience\, and the importance of safe spaces. \nA Closing Ceremony will take place on Saturday\, July 12 at 4 pm after the Queer Independence Discussion Panel. We hope you will join us for readings and thoughts from our panelists\, Sam Giardina\, Dean Massey\, and Clare McCarthy. \nSponsor a Flag\, Share a Story\nEach Progress Flag in our field represents a powerful act of love\, remembrance\, or hope. Whether you’re celebrating someone’s journey\, honoring a life lost\, or standing in solidarity with those still seeking acceptance\, your sponsorship helps build a visible\, vibrant symbol of support. Dedicate your flag with a name\, a memory\, or a message — every story matters.\nSponsor a Flag\n\nOn Display June 14-July 12 from dawn to dusk at the Palmer-Warner House. Purchase tickets to tour the house or view our Letters of Unity exhibit here.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/progress-field/
LOCATION:Palmer-Warner House\, 307 Town Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:On View,Palmer-Warner House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T143000
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SUMMARY:[CANCELED] Housing Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been canceled. We hope to reschedule it for a later date. Please subscribe to our e-newsletter and follow our social media channels for updates.\n\nJoin us for a conversation regarding housing in the Black communities of New London and surrounding towns. Our guest speakers\, including the Hempsted Houses’ Assistant Site Administrator Nicole Thomas and retired state prosecutor and local resident Lonnie Braxton\, will share stories from their youth in New London County and the state of minority housing during their teenage and young adult years. We will discuss how housing changed from adolescence through adulthood\, and where they think things went wrong. How can we work in partnership with our communities to fix these issues?  \n\n$8/Person\, Free for CTL Members  \n  \n\nIf you have any questions\, contact hempsted@ctlandmarks.org. \nImage Credit: Walling\, H. F. & Baker\, W. E. (1854) Map of New London County\, Connecticut. [S.l] [Map] Retrieved from the Library of Congress\, https://www.loc.gov/item/2001620486/. \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/housing/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses,Programs
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