Name: Happy 125th Birthday to the New Britain Public Library
Start: 2026-05-16T10:00:00-04:00

Happy Birthday New Britain Public Library and the New Britain Institute. SAVE THE DATE: You’re invited! Sign up to tour the library at 10:00 or 2:00 and join us for yummy birthday snacks!! Open to everyone!! After your tour, go downtown to the Celebrate New Britain event. See you at the library!!

Local Event: Happy 125th  Birthday to the New Britain Public Library

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Connecticut

Happy 125th  Birthday to the New Britain Public...

Happy Birthday New Britain Public Library and the New Britain Institute. SAVE THE DATE: You’re invited! Sign up to tour the...

Happy 125th  Birthday to the New Britain Public Library

New Horizons Village

Join us for our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 at New Horizons Village. We go back in time to explore the early years and how New Horizons came to be, 40 years ago! To register, call 860-673-8893 or email info@nhvillage.org.Door prizes start at 5:30PM!

Local Event: New Horizons Inc - Annual Meeting

New Horizons Inc - Annual Meeting

Join us for our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 at New Horizons Village. We go back in time to explore the early...

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Connecticut sent more men into the Revolution than nearly any other colony. Someone had to feed them. Living-history interpreter Dennis Picard cooks and shares Revolutionary War camp rations at Stanley-Whitman House: Burgoo, Salt Pork Hash, dried peas, and flour, prepared with period equipment and technique. Drawing on soldier diaries from Connecticut's own winter encampments at Redding and West Hartford, where soldiers endured the same shortages and hardships as Valley Forge with far less of the fame, Picard brings the food and the stories together. Visitors are invited to watch, ask questions, and taste. Space is limited.
Part of the <a href="https://s-wh.org/farmingtonct250" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FarmingtonCT250</a> programming series at Stanley-Whitman House. Stanley-Whitman House is a proud official affiliate of the America 250 | CT Commission. Join us for these commemorative events.

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<h2>Join us for our Annual Epilepsy Walk in Farmington</h2>
This year, we’re bringing the community together not just to walk, but to gather for a&nbsp;Purple Picnic&nbsp;celebration afterward (Food&nbsp;provided by EFCT).
This family-friendly event is all about connection, support, and showing our strength as a community. Walk alongside individuals and families impacted by epilepsy.
Vendors will be on site sharing resources, services, and information designed to support those living with epilepsy and their caregivers. Whether you’re coming to honor a loved one, meet others who understand your journey, or learn more about epilepsy, we can't wait to see you!
Any teams who fundraise $100 or more, will receive a free sign with their team's name on it!
Wear your purple, and join us for a meaningful day of awareness, advocacy, and community.

Local Event: Annual Epilepsy Awareness Walk & Purple Picnic

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Historian and author Dayne Rugh spent years recovering the story of Colonel John Durkee: a Norwich-born soldier who served under Washington in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, and who has been largely forgotten since he died in 1782. He opens the program in character, in period regimental clothing, then steps back to present an illustrated talk drawn from his biography, John Durkee: The Forgotten Story of Connecticut's Bold Man from Bean Hill. Copies will be available for purchase and signing at $20.00.
The program takes place in the fully accessible Spear Classroom. The historic house will be open for self-guided visits before and after.
Part of the FarmingtonCT250 programming series at Stanley-Whitman House. Stanley-Whitman House is a proud official affiliate of the America 250 | CT Commission. Join us for these commemorative events.

Local Event: A Tale of Two Coats: Historian Dayne Rugh on Colonel John Durkee

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Historian and author Dayne Rugh spent years recovering the story of Colonel John Durkee: a Norwich-born soldier who served...

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Aqua Turf Club

A unique fundraiser benefitting United&nbsp;Way of Southington featuring:&nbsp;Cocktail Samples, Food, Mocktails, Raffle, Silent Auction, PhotoboothTalented mixologists from 25 Southington restaurants will showcase their skills and creativity by crafting unique and delicious cocktails using premium spirits, fresh ingredients, and innovative techniques.&nbsp;Attendees will have the opportunity to sample and savor a variety of handcrafted cocktails, each with its own distinct flavors and flair and choose their own winners of the competition! Engage with the mixologists, learn about their inspirations, and discover new favorite drinks.&nbsp;The Southington Cocktail Competition isn't just about drinks—it's about coming together as a community to celebrate local talent, creativity, and passion for mixology. Whether you're a seasoned cocktail aficionado or simply love trying new flavors, this event offers something for everyone.Proceeds benefit United Way of Southington. Our mission is to build lasting, positive change in Southington by inspiring generosity to address critical needs that improve lives through community impact.&nbsp;

Local Event: 4th Annual Southington Cocktail Competition

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4th Annual Southington Cocktail Competition

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Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia, Company 1775, camps on the historic grounds of the Stanley-Whitman House for a full afternoon of immersive Revolutionary War living history. The group portrays soldiers and civilians of Connecticut's Third Regiment, bringing both military and domestic life to the grounds: drills, inspections, beekeeping, a period surgeon, crime-and-punishment demonstrations, and hands-on musket drills for younger visitors. Farmington had its own men in that war: Bayze Wells, a Farmington sergeant whose journal of Continental Army service from 1775 to 1777 documents the same supply shortages, improvised rations, and winter hardships that the militia's interpreters bring to life on the grounds.
The encampment is free and open to the public. The historic house will be open for guided tours at regular admission rates. The Roots and Reflections painting exhibition by Rachael and John O'Shaughnessy is free to view in the Spear Classroom and Whitman Tavern, and the museum store will be open throughout the afternoon.
Part of the <a href="https://s-wh.org/farmingtonct250" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FarmingtonCT250</a> programming series at Stanley-Whitman House. Stanley-Whitman House is a proud official affiliate of the America 250 | CT Commission. Join us for these commemorative events.

Local Event: Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia Comes to Farmington

Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia Comes to Farmington

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