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SUMMARY:Annual Flower Bulb Sale at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Bring a little of the Florence Griswold Museum’s historic garden spirit home with the Annual Flower Bulb Sale\, running September 1 through 15\, 2026. \nThe annual fundraiser supports the Museum’s historic gardens while offering a selection of spring-flowering bulbs sourced through Connecticut-based Van Engelen/John Scheepers Bulb Companies. This year’s offerings include the tulip ‘Blushing Impression\,’ an assortment of unusual narcissus and striking amaryllis varieties. \nQuantities are limited\, so early ordering is encouraged. Bulbs can be ordered online from September 1 through 15 and picked up at the Museum in mid-October. \nThe Florence Griswold Museum is located at 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Orders can be placed through Florence Griswold Museum bulb shop. Additional information is available at Florence Griswold Museum.
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SUMMARY:Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #1 at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:An evening of creative crafting\, light fare and libations is on tap during Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #1 on Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. \nDesigned for adults\, the event invites participants to spend the evening with Julie Garvin-Riggs creating a mixed media assemblage using collaged materials and three-dimensional objects. The project offers an opportunity to experiment with texture\, composition and found objects while creating an original piece of art to take home. \nAll crafting materials are included. The Museum’s Art•Bar program also combines the creative experience with light fare and libations for a relaxed evening of art-making. \nAdmission is $40\, with a 10% discount available for museum members. Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #1 takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Additional event information and registration are available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Art and language come together during the Creative Writing Workshop: Ekphrasitic Poetry Inspired by the Griswold Collection on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, from 10 am to noon. \nLed by Carlin Steere\, an essayist\, editor and educator at the University of South Florida\, the interactive workshop introduces participants to ekphrastic poetry\, a form of writing inspired by works of art. After exploring the creative process\, participants will respond to several pieces from the Florence Griswold Museum’s permanent collection and have an opportunity to share their work with the group. \nThe workshop will help participants develop their poems beyond the session\, with Steere coordinating submissions of final poems to be compiled into a class anthology. \nAdmission is $45\, with a 10% discount available for museum members. Member discounts are automatically applied after logging into a registered online account. Tickets are available through Creative Writing Workshop registration. \nThe Creative Writing Workshop takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Along the Artists’ Trail at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Slow down and reconnect with the natural world during Forest Bathing Along the Artists’ Trail on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum. \nLed by Regan Stacey\, a certified forest bathing guide\, this guided experience invites participants to awaken their senses while exploring the Museum’s Artists’ Trail. Forest Bathing is a slow-paced practice focused on connecting the mind and body with the surrounding environment through guided invitations to engage all five senses. \nThe experience is designed to encourage a more mindful way of living while offering potential benefits for mental and physical wellbeing. Walking is intentionally unhurried\, allowing participants to observe\, listen and experience the natural surroundings at a relaxed pace. \nAdmission is $45\, with a 10% discount available for museum members. The program takes place rain or shine\, so participants should dress accordingly. Tickets are available through Forest Bathing Along the Artists’ Trail registration. \nForest Bathing Along the Artists’ Trail takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
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SUMMARY:Discovery Sundays at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on art activities invite visitors of all ages to explore creativity during Discovery Sundays at the Florence Griswold Museum\, held Sundays from April through September\, from 11 am to 4 pm. \nFamilies and other visitors can drop in at the Hartman Education Center and choose from a variety of activities designed to encourage artistic exploration. Participants are provided with canvas\, a palette\, paint\, brushes and a smock\, along with guidance on color mixing and painting techniques. \nWhen the weather is suitable\, guests can take their creativity outdoors for plein air painting\, following in the tradition of the artists who gathered at Miss Florence’s more than 100 years ago. The program offers a hands-on way to discover why the Griswold House became such an important place for American artists. \nDiscovery Sundays are family-friendly\, and visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate. The program is included with museum admission\, and no advance reservations are required. \nDiscovery Sundays take place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371\, on Sundays through September from 11 am to 4 pm. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum Discovery Sundays.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/discovery-sundays-at-florence-griswold-museum-2/2026-09-13/
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