All Day

Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976 at Sharon Historical Society & Museum

Sharon Historical Society & Museum 18 Main Street, Sharon

Explore Sharon’s history through three pivotal years in American history with Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976. On view from April 22, 2026, through January 15, 2027, the exhibition examines how national changes shaped life in Sharon and influenced the community’s identity over time. Beginning with everyday life in the 18th century, the ... Read more

Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250 at Yale Center for British Art

Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven

Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through December 31, 2026. On view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries and Study Room, the display examines the struggle for American independence through artworks created by ... Read more

Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience at Fairfield Museum & History Center

Fairfield Museum & History Center 370 Beach Road, Fairfield

Explore Fairfield’s colonial past in Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience, an exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On view from May 14, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the exhibition examines the people, communities, and social structures that shaped Fairfield in the years leading up to the American Revolution. Visitors can ... Read more

American Saints and Blesseds at Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center

Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center 1 State St., New Haven

Discover the lives of Catholics connected to the United States who have been canonized or beatified, and learn how the Catholic Church recognizes them as models of holiness and intercessors. The exhibition also highlights St. Teresa of Calcutta, who received honorary U.S. citizenship. Organized by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, the exhibit is on ... Read more

Theodate Pope’s Highfield: A History at Mattatuck Museum

Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury

Explore the story of Highfield, a Middlebury estate designed by pioneering Connecticut architect Theodate Pope Riddle for Joseph and Elizabeth Chamberlain in 1911–1914. Family album photographs from the Chamberlains’ early years at the estate and materials related to Pope’s English Arts and Crafts style highlight her design and career. Pope became one of the first ... Read more

Happy Anniversary! Centenary Celebrations & Beyond at Fairfield Museum & History Center

Fairfield Museum & History Center 370 Beach Road, Fairfield

Explore how people have marked important moments in history, from the nation’s Centennial in 1876 and Bicentennial in 1976 to town and state anniversaries. Photographs, quilts, costumes, flags, and other objects reveal how Fairfielders have commemorated the past through traditions such as parades, quilting bees, and reenactments. The exhibition is on view June 13 through ... Read more

Plant A Seed, Read: 2026 Summer Reading Program at Bridgeport Public Library

Recurring
Bridgeport Public Library 925 Broad St., Bridgeport

Readers of all ages are invited to grow their love of books during the Bridgeport Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program, "Plant A Seed, Read." Beginning June 22, library branches throughout Bridgeport will host free reading challenges, educational activities, and special events that encourage lifelong learning and summer fun. Inspired by the idea that farms ... Read more

Ongoing

Connecticut’s Revolution at Museum of Connecticut History

Museum of Connecticut History 231 Capitol Ave, Hartford

Mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with an exhibition exploring the people and experiences that shaped Connecticut during the Revolutionary era. More than 100 objects and documents bring new and familiar ... Read more

Zoo Patrol at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

Recurring
Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is gearing up for another season of Zoo Patrol, an immersive summer youth program that brings children face-to-face with wildlife through hands-on learning and outdoor adventure. Designed for curious young animal lovers, this popular program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Zoo while inspiring the next generation of conservationists. Throughout ... Read more

Camp Matt at Mattatuck Museum

Recurring
Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury

Creativity, history, and hands-on discovery come together during Camp Matt at the Mattatuck Museum, running from June 29 through August 7. The Museum’s School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp will feature ... Read more

Summer Camp at Connecticut River Museum

Recurring
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex

Young explorers can spend their summer discovering the natural beauty and rich history of the Connecticut River at the Connecticut River Museum’s Summer Camp. Running from June 29 through August ... Read more

All-American Summer Celebration at Lake Compounce

Recurring
Lake Compounce 186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol

Lake Compounce celebrates America's 250th birthday and the park's 180th anniversary with the All-American Summer Celebration, a season-long event filled with patriotic entertainment, family activities, special attractions, and summer fun ... Read more