Thursday, October 1, 2009
Lecture: Marine Art of Yesterday and Today
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: On Thursday, October 1st at 7pm come hear Russell Jinishian present his lecture, Marine Art of Yesterday and Today and enjoy a fascinating slide presentation that chronicles the history of marine art, highlighting key artists and their most important works.
Hear about the beginnings of this traditional art form in 17th Century Holland when the Dutch dominated the seas and trade routes to the Far East. Learn how the art form changed as Great Britain took control from the Dutch and how today’s marine artists embrace all aspects of life on and around the sea, yielding the widest depth and breadth of marine art ever seen before. The lecture will be followed by a question and answer period.
Bound for Blue Water, written by Mr. Jinishian, will be available for sale and signing.
Please pre-register by calling 203-259-1598.
Fee: Free for museum members; $5 for non-members.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Family History Day
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Celebrate Family History Month! Explore your family’s history with fun activities and record you own oral history.
Please pre-register by calling 203-259-1598.
Fee: For ages 8+, please pre-register. Free for members, non-members free with admission.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Girls Club
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Inspired by dolls and history, we’ll learn about a different time period and make a craft or delicious food to eat! Bring your doll!
Pre-registration / payment required.
Caregivers welcome, but not required to stay!
Fee: Members, $10; Non-members, $15.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Legends and Hauntings Lantern Tour
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Follow a costumed guide through Fairfield’s legendary Town Green and Old Burying Ground while hearing stories of legends and local lore.
Fee: $5 for museum members; $7 for non-members
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Legends and Hauntings Lantern Tour
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Follow a costumed guide through Fairfield’s legendary Town Green and Old Burying Ground while hearing stories of legends and local lore.
Fee: $5 for museum members; $7 for non-members
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Exhibit: Celebrating Our Cultural Legacies: Fairfield’s Hungarian Community
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: October 30 – January 3, 2010
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 29 6:00pm – 8:00pm featuring Hungarian food and music.
Co-sponsored with the Pannonia Club, Magyar Studies and Magyar News.
About the exhibit: Dynamic examples of Hungarian posters dating from the 1920s-1950s form a background for an exhibit that highlights Hungarian heritage in the Fairfield community. See traditional Hungarian items from local families also on display.
Fee: Free for members, non-members free with admission.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Friday, October 30, 2009
Spooky Stroll
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Follow a costumed guide while hearing spooky stories. Costumes encouraged! For ages 6 – 10 with adult supervision. $5 for adults; $3 for children. Pre-register.
Fee: $5 for adults; $3 for children
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
