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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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Teen Time

$5 Per Person, Waterbury public school, magnet school, and charter school students get in FREE Hang out with your friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens aged 13-18 are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided. To pre-register please call (203) 753-0381, extension 130 Register Here  Support provided by United Way of Greater Waterbury and Elisha Leavenworth Foundation. .

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Bruce Beginnings: Elements of Design

Bruce Beginnings: Elements of Design – Children and their caregivers will learn about lines and their use in art through Storytime, hands-on activities, and a craft. Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. Topics will rotate between art and science. This program is free with general admission, but space is limited. See the Visitor Service desk upon arrival to the Museum.

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Kenji Nakahashi: Strange Beauty

Best known for his conceptual and street photography, Kenji Nakahashi (Japanese, 1947–2017) produced a highly experimental body of work grounded in the everyday. Image: Kenji Nakahashi (Japanese, 1947–2017) Time–B, 1980 (printed 1985) Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in. Bruce Museum, Anonymous gift in memory of Kenji Nakahashi, 2022.01.33 © Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents

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