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Exhibit | Letters of Unity: Building LGBTQ+ Community Through the Written Word    

On view during open hours, 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.  

Free – $7

Progress Flag Field

Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

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.

Free – $10

Queer Independence Discussion Panel

Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

Engage in a thought-provoking community panel discussion on queer independence. This panel will offer the opportunity to connect with diverse voices from across generations as they reflect on past, present, and future LGBTQ+ resilience, self-determination, and community support. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the strength of queer identities.

Free

Summer Pipes & Cider

Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

Join us for our second annual Pipes & Cider event, where the rich traditions of Scotland come alive! Enjoy local cider tastings from Yankee Cider Co., featuring a signature “Dunstaffnage” whiskey cider. Coreyanne Armstrong and the Portland & District Pipers will perform two lively sets at 1:15 pm and 2:30 pm. Bring your friends and test your knowledge with a round of Outlander-themed pub trivia. Raise a glass, embrace the music, and celebrate the magic of Scotland.

$10 – $40

Following Death: Cemetery Walk & Talk

Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

New Englanders have always shown particular care for their dearly departed. Explore the burial customs, traditions, and superstitions around death in the region from colonial times through the 19th century with Dean Massey, an urban planning researcher at a university in Boston. Following Massey's talk, a short walk to the Warner Cemetery will offer participants the opportunity to closely examine epitaphs and iconography up close, as well as engage in a thoughtful discussion about the rich diversity of New England’s remembrance practices.

$5 – $10
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