Name: Public Reading and Discussion of the Declaration of Independence
Start: 2026-07-02T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Hagaman Memorial Library

Hagaman Memorial Library

Join Reference Librarian Chris Hemingway for a talk about America's founding document as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Local Event: Public Reading and Discussion of the Declaration of Independence

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Ellyn Santiago

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Join Reference Librarian Chris Hemingway for a talk about America's founding document as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of...

Public Reading and Discussion of the Declaration of Independence

The Shore Line Trolley Museum

<h3> Guest Motorman Experience – 2026 Session Dates</h3>
The Guest Motorman Experience is offered on select dates throughout the year, with operating sessions scheduled across five designated program days.
Each session provides a private, one-hour supervised operating experience on our historic railway line. Equipment assignments vary by date and may include:
<ul><li>Historic streetcars (trolley cars)</li><li>Rapid transit (subway) cars</li><li>Elevated railway (“El”) cars</li><li>Interurban electric railway cars</li><li>Historic work equipment</li></ul>
Specific cars are scheduled in advance but may be subject to operational or maintenance considerations.
All sessions are conducted under the supervision of qualified museum operating personnel and provide hands-on experience operating preserved electric railway equipment on the oldest continuously operating suburban trolley line in the United States.
Please review individual dates for availability and reserve your preferred session in advance, as space is limited.

Local Event: Guest Motorman Experience 2026

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Celebrate National Trails Day at Beacon Hill
Join the Shoreline Greenway Trail and the Shore Line Trolley Museum for a guided walk at Beacon Hill in Branford, Connecticut. This special program explores the geology, ecology, and conservation of one of the region’s most unique landscapes.
Your experience begins with a scenic trolley ride to the trailhead, followed by a guided walk to the summit, where you’ll take in views of Long Island Sound.
Along the way, you’ll discover: 
• Beacon Hill’s quarry history and glacially shaped rock formations 
• Native plant and wildlife habitats, including birds and seasonal wildflowers 
• Ongoing conservation efforts protecting this important natural area
Perfect for hikers, nature lovers, and anyone interested in Connecticut’s natural history.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Beacon Hill—from track to trail.
For more info, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://shorelinegreenwaytrail.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">shorelinegreenwaytrail.org/</a>

Local Event: National Trails Day

National Trails Day

Celebrate National Trails Day at Beacon Hill
Join the Shoreline Greenway Trail and the Shore Line Trolley Museum for a guided...

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group! June 6 Theme: Favorite Recipes of George Washington June 27

Local Event: Favorite Foods of George Washington

Favorite Foods of George Washington

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group! June 6 Theme: Favorite Recipes of George Washington June 27

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Celebrate the start of the season at Bayview Park for the Stony Creek Farmers Market Opening Day. Browse a bounty of fresh local goods while enjoying the beautiful coastal atmosphere in Branford. Raffle, Games, Live Music and More!

Local Event: Stony Creek Farmers Market Opening Day

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Celebrate the start of the season at Bayview Park for the Stony Creek Farmers Market Opening Day. Browse a bounty of fresh...

Step back in time and experience the history of electric rail transportation at the Shore Line Trolley Museum. Admission includes unlimited trolley rides and access to our historic campus, including the car barns where visitors can explore the museum’s collection.
Visitors ride aboard authentic antique trolley cars from cities such as New Haven, New Orleans, Brooklyn, and Johnstown, PA. Equipment in service varies by day and weather conditions.
Tickets are available at the Visitor Center and are valid for the full day.

Local Event: Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Open

Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Open

Step back in time and experience the history of electric rail transportation at the Shore Line Trolley Museum. Admission...

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Join us on some Tuesday evenings throughout the summer from 6pm - 7:45pm at the library for our knitting club for everyone-facilitated by Lorie Pellegrino!&nbsp;
Most materials will be provided for club members, however, if you have materials at home (such as knitting needles or a special yarn you prefer to use) please feel free to bring them along.
There is a limit of 15 participants.&nbsp;To sign-up, please contact Cynthia, Community Services Librarian at:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cgwiazda@hagamanlibrary.org" target="_blank">cgwiazda@hagamanlibrary.org</a>.

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Join us on some Tuesday evenings throughout the summer from 6pm - 7:45pm at the library for our knitting club for...

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Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500
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All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to learn more about events or opportunities to volunteer!

Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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Residents are downsizing their various fine wares. June 6th 9am-2pm. Annual Event. Very popular with the community.&nbsp;

Chris Rhatigan 

Milford

Tag Sale Heritage Sound 

Residents are downsizing their various fine wares. June 6th 9am-2pm. Annual Event. Very popular with the community. 

Helping seniors stay safe and independent at home 

Vip In Home Care Services 

VIP In Home Care Services LLC provides non-medical home care to help clients stay safe and comfortable at home. We offer personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and transportation assistance. What makes us different is our personalized approach—we match each client with the right caregiver based on their needs and provide dependable, compassionate care families can trust.

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Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally located across the East Haven Senior Center and one block from St. Vincent de Paul Church and the Old Stone Church. Chris Palumbo, the owner and licensed director takes great pride in serving the community of East Haven and it's surrounding towns. His personal touch along with his professional knowledge allows him to lead and guide families through the funeral process. When a loved one passes away and you select Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, Chris Palumbo will take you by the hand - he will help and guide you through all aspects of the funeral: everything from cemetery plots, flowers, insurance claims, minsters, travel, post reception gatherings. His knowledge and willingness to help goes far beyond the the funeral, burial, cremation and monument process.

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally...

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TJ’s Launderette

Hate laundry day? We have you covered with our wash-dry-fold service. We also offer pickup and delivery as an added convenience. New delivery customers will receive 25% off their first order. Please go to our website for more information. 

Hate laundry day? We have you covered with our wash-dry-fold service. We also offer pickup and delivery as an added convenience. New delivery...

Compassionate Funeral Services You Can Trust

Porto Funeral Home

Since 1931, Porto Funeral Homes has proudly served families in our local community with care, dignity, and respect. As a family-owned and operated funeral home, we understand how important it is to honor your loved one’s memory in a way that is both personal and meaningful. We provide a full range of compassionate services including traditional funerals, cremation, memorial services, pre-financing and pre-planning options. Our experienced team is dedicated to guiding families through every step of the process with warmth, professionalism, and understanding. At Porto Funeral Homes, we believe in treating every family as if they were our own. We take the time to listen, answer questions, and provide customized services that reflect each individual’s life, values, and wishes. With over 90 years of trusted service, our commitment to excellence remains unchanged. Our facilities offer a peaceful and comforting environment, and we continually strive to provide support that goes beyond the service - because caring for your family is more than our business, it’s our legacy.

Since 1931, Porto Funeral Homes has proudly served families in our local community with care, dignity, and respect. As a family-owned and operated...

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