Hempsted Houses @HempstedHouses
Hempsted Houses engage the public in understanding the historical roots, developments, and current day implications of issues related to equality and freedom. facebook.com/HempstedHouses 11 Hempstead, New London, CT Joined April 2015-
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It's a chilly day here with snow in the forecast! The daffodils remind us that spring is actually here, and opening day is right around the corner. #daffodils #museum
We are currently hiring! We are looking for passionate and engaging site interpreters to work this summer and into the fall. Pay is $15 per hour. Interested? Ctlandmarks.org/opportunities
The days are getting longer! We can't wait until Spring when we can visit with you all again. For now, allow us to share this short video by the Thames River Heritage Park. Hopefully we can all be together again soon!
We have a few spots left for our burial ground walking tour on Sunday at 2, hope to see you there! Register here: …urial-ground-walk-2021.eventbrite.com
Last week, had a chance to chat it up with @WakeRevolt on her groundbreaking graphic novel Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts for @HempstedHouses in New London, CT. A must-add to the syllabus!
We still have a limited number of spots remaining for Ye Antientist Burial Ground – The African American Connection with The Hempsted Houses and the NAACP New London Branch this Sunday (September 26th) at 2 pm! Purchase tickets at …urial-ground-walk-2021.eventbrite.com.
Today at 4!! Come dance and support local artists! Latin Essence Jazz Group will be playing, there will be zinemaking led by Aly at Magik Press, and artists selling their work. #newlondonct #newlondon #ctmusic
Kevin Johnson lives three lives – as Revolutionary War hero Jordan Freeman, as Civil War private WIlliam Webb of the 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and at the Connecticut State Library. Hear more on the newest episode of Grating the Nutmeg. gratingthenutmeg.libsyn.com
Tonight at 7!! Register here: …mpsted-Virtual-Lecture.eventbrite.com
Tonight at 7!! Register here: …mpsted-Virtual-Lecture.eventbrite.com
We are so excited to have Latin Essence Jazz Group playing in the yard this Sunday from 4-6! We will also be unveiling an exhibit featuring local artists. Come out to dance and support these artists who will also have tables selling their work! 💃🎨🎹 bit.ly/39239td
On Thursday, September 16th at 7 pm, we are looking forward to hosting a virtual fireside chat with Dr. Rebecca Hall on her book, Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts, followed by a Q&A session. @pandelectures Register here: …mpsted-Virtual-Lecture.eventbrite.com
Join us on the water this Saturday at 2:30 for our White Sails, Blacks Hands boat tour to learn stories of a fugitive slave, Black Revolutionary Patriots, Black Governors and Whalers, the Amistad and more! Buy tickets here: bit.ly/TRHP_BoatTours
Lots of great events at CTL this weekend!
Lots of great events at CTL this weekend!
Come on down to join in the pirate fun! We'll be here until 4 and on Sunday 9-3. Sea chanties at 2 today! ⛵🌊 #newlondonct
The Jovial Crew joins @HempstedHouses Pirate Day this weekend! This CT quartet sings & plays tunes of sea, pub & shore. They perform 2-4 this Sat. Drawing on traditions of England, Ireland, & Canada, they perform working songs and ballads, & encourage participation by assembled.
Missed our last boat tour? Meet us at the City Pier Saturday at 4:30 for our tour that features stories from Joshua Hempsted's diary told about activities around the Thames River and other interesting sites along the way! Register here: bit.ly/TRHP_BoatTours
Join us this Sunday at 4:30 for another opportunity to take our boat tour White Sails, Black Hands: The African American Experience on CT Water!
Join us this Sunday at 4:30 for another opportunity to take our boat tour White Sails, Black Hands: The African American Experience on CT Water!
The reading of the #DeclarationOfIndependence at @HempstedHouses is happening now *inside* - nice turn out considering the rainy day. #4thofJuly
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Join our own Dr. Jason Mancini, historian (and Executive Director of CT Humanities) for this talk on Native New England History. Next Wednesday, Jan. 26 at noon.
Join us! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/247898510117
Last week, had a chance to chat it up with @WakeRevolt on her groundbreaking graphic novel Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts for @HempstedHouses in New London, CT. A must-add to the syllabus!
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Kevin Johnson lives three lives – as Revolutionary War hero Jordan Freeman, as Civil War private WIlliam Webb of the 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and at the Connecticut State Library. Hear more on the newest episode of Grating the Nutmeg. gratingthenutmeg.libsyn.com
Collections has been hard at work repairing, reinstalling curtains at Isham-Terry House. Tour the house as part of Eve M. Kahn Lecture tomorrow (Sun, Sep 12th) at 2p! Tickets at ctl-eve-kahn-lecture.eventbrite.com.
Part graphic novel, part memoir, "Wake" is an imaginative tour-de-force that tells the story of women-led slave revolts and chronicles scholar Rebecca Hall’s efforts to uncover the truth about these women warriors who, until now, have been left out of the historical record
Join @HempstedHouses Thur, Sept 16, 7p for a virtual fireside chat with Dr. Rebecca Hall on "Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts", moderated by Professor Dexter Gabriel. The talk will be followed by a Q & A session. …mpsted-Virtual-Lecture.eventbrite.com to receive a Zoom link
Get ready! Talks & presentations by 100+ authors over 10 days, plus podcasts, broadcast & events near you—our 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival starts on Friday, Sept. 17. loc.gov/bookfest/?locl… #NatBookFest
Celebrate with us! Visit plnl.org for information on how to get started and see all that's available to you for free. Show us your valid card and receive a small gift!
Check out the Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi pass with your library card!
We printed this little fella out on our 3D printer this weekend! More information coming soon on how we're going to be making this service available to the public!
There are only 2 weekends left to take advantage of Summer at the Museum. CT kids can visit Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry, CT until Sep 5 for FREE! Kids enter for free + 1 adult. Fri/Sat 12p-4p, Sun 10a-1p. Call ahead for reservations - 860-742-6917
Why did this artist of this painting change it after 35 years? Answer: Needed the dog. In this painting of his family, Charles Willson Peale repainted bits of the background, parts of his own image—& he added his beloved dog, Argus. bit.ly/3zlOzZ7 #NationalDogDay
The Class of 2025 sits down for the first time as a group for their first Welcome Weekend session. 🐪💙#ConnColl2025
Can't walk by a hand painted museum sign and not go in.
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A great photo essay from the @hartfordcourant on the Hale Homestead encampment. Thanks for visiting! courant.com/community/cove…
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