Friday, May 7, 2010
IMAGES: Gala Preview Party
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Limited Tickets are still available for the museum’s second annual Images Exhibition preview party. Great opportunity to preview some 45 winning entries and meet internationally renowned photographer, Jay Maisel. Proceeds benefit the museum’s educational programs. Call 203-259-1598 for more information and for tickets!
Fee: Tickets start at $100.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Dogwood Festival 75th Anniversary Greenfield Hill Cemetery Tour
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Greenfield Hill Cemetery, Bronson Rd. Fairfield
Description: “Meet” Soldiers from the American Revolution and some of Fairfield’s interesting personalities buried in Greenfield Hill cemetery! Volunteers will tell the stories of some of the incredible people buried in this historic site. Members of the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will discuss their own ancestors at their family burial sites. In conjunction with the Dogwood Festival.
Please pre-register.
Fee: $5 per person
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Monday, May 10, 2010
Digital Photography Workshop for Kids (5th grade and up)
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Mondays, May 10, 17 and 24
4:30pm – 6pm
Taking photographs is now easier than ever, but there’s a lot more to photography than point and shoot! Learn some photography basics and how to maximize the features on your digital camera. Please bring your own digital camera and the computer cable. We’ll focus on the following themes:
May 10: Photography Basics – from your camera to the computer
May 17: Nature Photography
May 24: Portraits & Events
Fee: Each session: $10 for members; $15 non-members. Pre-registration required.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Monday, May 17, 2010
Digital Photography Workshop for Kids (5th grade and up)
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Mondays, May 10, 17 and 24
4:30pm – 6pm
Taking photographs is now easier than ever, but there’s a lot more to photography than point and shoot! Learn some photography basics and how to maximize the features on your digital camera. Please bring your own digital camera and the computer cable. We’ll focus on the following themes:
May 10: Photography Basics – from your camera to the computer
May 17: Nature Photography
May 24: Portraits & Events
Fee: Each session: $10 for members; $15 non-members. Pre-registration required.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Kids with a Camera
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: 1pm – 3pm
Learn a few basics on taking photographs and then complete a fun scavenger hunt on the Green – with a Polaroid camera! Teams of 4 -5 will complete a photo challenge and display their photographs in a mini-exhibit. Refreshments and prizes will finish our photo fun! In case of rain, the program will be held in the galleries. Limited space available, please pre-register. Suggested for children ages 8 and up.
Fee: Members; $10, non-members; $12. Pre-registration required.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Monday, May 24, 2010
Digital Photography Workshop for Kids (5th grade and up)
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Mondays, May 10, 17 and 24
4:30pm – 6pm
Taking photographs is now easier than ever, but there’s a lot more to photography than point and shoot! Learn some photography basics and how to maximize the features on your digital camera. Please bring your own digital camera and the computer cable. We’ll focus on the following themes:
May 10: Photography Basics – from your camera to the computer
May 17: Nature Photography
May 24: Portraits & Events
Fee: Each session: $10 for members; $15 non-members. Pre-registration required.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
History Book Club
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Wednesday, May 26 with Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Central Connecticut State University
Apostles of Disunion: Southern Secession Commissioners and the Causes of the Civil War by Charles Dew
4th Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Join authors, scholars and university professors for a lively discussion focused on a theme in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Each presenter will suggest a book for participants to read and will lead an interesting and engaging discussion based on the book. We hope you have the opportunity to read the book, but it’s not required!
Refreshments will be served. Please pre-register.
Fee: $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Girls Club: Addy Saves the Day
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Inspired by dolls and history, learn about American Girl Doll Addy and her hopes to bring her family together again after the end of the Civil War. We’ll make a puppet craft and snack inspired by her church’s festive community fair.
Meets 4:30pm - 6:30pm.
Fee: Members, $10; Non-members, $15. Caregivers optional / free. Please pre-register.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Camera Basics
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Learn the basics about your camera with Roger Ho-Yen from Ritz Camera in Fairfield. Bring your cameras and questions!
Fee: members free/free with admission
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
An Evening with Photographer Jay Maisel
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Join Jay Maisel, the IMAGES exhibit featured photographer, as he discusses his work, his path and his inspirations. Maisel’s images have been featured in advertising, editorial and corporate communications worldwide. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this extraordinary artist. Free for members, $5 for non-members. Please pre-register.
Fee: Free for members, $5 for non-members. Please pre-register.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Monday, May 31, 2010
3rd Annual Memorial Day Community Picnic
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: After the parade continue the fun! Fairfield Museum invites the community to continue celebrating the spirit of the day at the 3rd annual Memorial Day Community Picnic. Bring your family and friends, blankets and beach chairs to enjoy an afternoon of games, races, food, shopping and fun on the historic Town Green! Try your hand at some water-balloon games, enjoy sack races or pick a partner for the three-legged race.
Fee: Free
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
