Michael Griffin to Present 'I Wrote That!' at the Palace Theater

“I WROTE THAT!” AUTHOR TALK SERIES: MICHAEL GRIFFIN

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026, PALACE THEATER

Waterbury, CT – The Palace Theater is pleased to welcome lifelong Waterbury resident and historian Michael Griffin as the featured guest in the “I Wrote That!” Author Talk Series on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Griffin, the author of three acclaimed books on Waterbury history, will share memorable stories of the remarkable people and events that have shaped the Brass City over its 350-year history.

This event is made possible through the support of Mary Ellen & Tim Rourke and Thomaston Savings Bank.

Griffin’s works — A Pictorial History of H.S. Chase Elementary School, The Great Breathing Place of the City: A History of Hamilton Park in Waterbury, and Hoop History: Fifty Years of High School Boys Basketball in Waterbury — are the result of years of in-depth research and have each received enthusiastic praise from readers and local historians.

In fall 2024, Griffin launched Waterbury History, a quarterly magazine highlighting influential people, places, and moments that have shaped the city across three and a half centuries.

Tickets are $25 and available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited seating. For tickets and more information, visit palacetheaterct.org or call 203-346-2000.

About Michael Griffin
Michael Griffin has spent the past decade as an editor with the Republican-American, where his work has been honored by the New England Newspaper and Press Association and the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. His passion for local history and commitment to documenting Waterbury’s past have made him a respected voice in the community.

About the “I Wrote That” Author Talk series
“I Wrote That” is a series presented by the Palace Theater. It is devoted to books and the authors who write them, offering audiences the opportunity to engage with authors and ask questions in a less formal setting.