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Fortune’s Burial: 10th Anniversary

Free for all ages. This event is offsite and will be held at Riverside Cemetery, 496 Riverside St, Waterbury, CT 06078. Join us at Riverside Cemetery to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Fortune’s burial. An enslaved man whose remains were displayed in the Mattatuck Museum for years, in 2013 Fortune was given a proper burial. Opening remarks, recounting Fortune’s life and legacy, blessings, and a wreath laying will mark the occasion. Light refreshments to follow. Although the event is free,…

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September 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Free for all ages.
This event is offsite and will be held at Riverside Cemetery, 496 Riverside St, Waterbury, CT 06078.
Join us at Riverside Cemetery to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Fortune’s burial. An enslaved man whose remains were displayed in the Mattatuck Museum for years, in 2013 Fortune was given a proper burial. Opening remarks, recounting Fortune’s life and legacy, blessings, and a wreath laying will mark the occasion. Light refreshments to follow.
Although the event is free, people are encouraged to register.
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Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm

A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/1 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/3 at 9 am online for Family Level Members $22/child 10 Sessions between October 18-30 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a Halloween trip around Heckscher Farm! Check in anytime within the first 30 minutes of your session and head out to hunt for different stations around the Farm to solve our Halloween…

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm

A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/1 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/3 at 9 am online for Family Level Members $22/child 10 Sessions between October 18-30 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a Halloween trip around Heckscher Farm! Check in anytime within the first 30 minutes of your session and head out to hunt for different stations around the Farm to solve our Halloween…

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Mattatuck Book Club: Frankenstein

Dive into the Victorian horror novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, with Professor Christine Shugrue. Read the book ahead of time at your own pace and gather together to discuss the infamous characters and themes.   Register Here Cost $10.00 per Adult $5.00 per Member Adult $5.00 per Zoom Ticket Become a Member

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