Museum of Darien to Host Spring Events, Summer Camp

The Museum of Darien is hosting several springtime events as well as its annual summer Explorers program for children.

Lecture: Hiking Ruins of Southern New England, by Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, CT State archeologist, emeritus, takes place on Thursday, May 9th from 7-8pm. Dr. Bellantoni will bring history to life by narrating various hikes through Revolutionary War history, stone ruins, 'castles', and areas of natural beauty on public lands open to hiking. All illustrated in his new book available at Barrett Bookstore in advance. Admission is $25 for Non-Members, $20 for members.

Bus Tour of Historic Homes of Artists, Authors and Actors in Darien, in partnership with HisTOURy, takes place on Sunday, May 19th from 1-5pm. Participants will gather at the Museum to start to see a corresponding art exhibit then all will visit several home interiors on our bus tour, and see and learn about many more buildings along the way. Actor Frank Latimore, award-winning artist Dorothea Warren O'Hara, and acclaimed author Erskine Caldwell are among many talented and renowned artists, authors, and actors that once called Darien home. Admission is $75 for adults, $49 for students. A 10% discount coupon is available when registering from MoD’s website.

Darien Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 27th – all are invited to celebrate and march with the Museum of Darien in the annual parade presented by the Darien Monuments and Ceremonies Commission. The parade will begin at Goodwives Shopping Center and proceed toward the Spring Grove Veterans Cemetery to lay commemorative wreaths around the Karl Lang flagpole during a ceremony honoring those who gave their lives in battle. Meet at the Museum at 9am and depart in the parade at 10am.

CT Statewide Open House, featuring guest artist, Jane Mossa from Pink Rhubarb. Visit the Museum on Saturday, June 8th, from 12-3pm, for this free event. Featuring guest artist, Jane Mossa, from Pink Rhubarb, with a drop in printmaking project for all ages inspired from MoD’s Colonial herb garden. Take a tour of the Bates-Scofield House with our student docents dressed in period costume.

Summer Art & History Explorers – Ages 7-12 can join the Museum for four days of exploration, artistry and fun, with hands-on arts and cultural experiences that bring history to life. June 24-27, 9:30am-12:30pm. $330 for Members, $360 for Non-Members.

Register for events or find out more at museumofdarien.org. The Museum of Darien is located at 45 Old King’s Highway in Darien, CT. For questions, call (203) 655-9233.

Established in 1953 as the Darien Historical Society, the Museum of Darien welcomes all ages to celebrate the town’s history and to experience and discover the crafted objects, narratives and works of art that have shaped the community of Darien. The museum tells Darien’s story, from its earliest beginnings as Middlesex Parish to the prosperous community it is today. To learn more about supporting the town’s history, visit museumofdarien.org or call 203.655.9233