America’s 250: Selections from the Collection
What does it mean to be American? How can our past inform the present and shape the future? With objects from the Lyman Allyn’s collection, this installation explores American art, history, and identity at 250. Researched and curated by Connecticut College
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
An Evening with General Israel Putnam
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
General Israel Putnam, as portrayed by UConnProfessor Emeritus Kenneth Noll, visits the Groton Public Library on Thursday,September 3rd at 6:00 PM. A beloved and honorable farmer and American patriot,Gen. Putnam vividly comes to life through storytelling.
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