Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250
In June 2026, the Florence Griswold Museum will mount a juried exhibition of contemporary art to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Museums and cultural institutions across the nation are marking this anniversary in myriad ways.
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Commemoration of the Battle of Groton Heights
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
245th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Groton Heights The Friends of Fort Griswold commemorate the fallen from the Battle of Groton Heights, Sept. 6, 1781. Candles are extinguished as their names are read. Please join us at 6pm inside the Fort
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Nathan Hale: The Life and Death of America's First Spy
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us in marking the 250th anniversary of the death of Connecticut native and American patriot Nathan Hale (September 22, 1776), as author M. William Phelps presents his book, Nathan Hale: The Life and Death of America's First Spy. "Few Americans know
Connecticut and the Road to Victory at Yorktown
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In recognition of the anniversary of Yorktown, Kelvin W. Cole will present a historical perspective of this important battle and Connecticut's role. Guest speaker Kelvin W. Cole is a frequent presenter on historical subjects. Mr. Cole has educated a varie
