America 250 | History After Hours: Connecticut’s Great Flood of 1955

AMERICA250 Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Living In 2026, American Mural Project observes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This multi-part program explores how work has shaped our national consciousness and Connecticut communities across history through personal storytelling workshops, live performance, film screenings, exhibits, and lectures. Together, these programs engage participants in remembering pivotal events, amplifying personal stories, and sparking dialogue about how labor continues to shape American culture and civic life today.…

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August 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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90 Whiting St
Winsted, 06098 United States

cost

10 – 25

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American Mural Project

(860) 379-3006

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AMERICA250
Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Living
In 2026, American Mural Project observes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This multi-part program explores how work has shaped our national consciousness and Connecticut communities across history through personal storytelling workshops, live performance, film screenings, exhibits, and lectures. Together, these programs engage participants in remembering pivotal events, amplifying personal stories, and sparking dialogue about how labor continues to shape American culture and civic life today.

History After Hours
Inundated: Connecticut’s Great Flood of 1955
Friday, August 7 | 5-7 pm
FILM, TALK, and EXHIBIT
Learn about the devastating 1955 flood and its profound impact on workers, industries, and communities in the northwest corner of Connecticut. The program features a documentary film screening and talk by historian Hamish Lutris. Additionally, a month-long exhibit of photographs and artifacts on display from area historical societies and libraries invites audiences to consider how environmental events shape the nature of work and resilience.

Part of American Mural Project’s America250 programming, supported by CT Humanities and America250 | Connecticut Affiliate.

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