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Lunch and Learn: Connecticut Landmarks

Join us for a delightful afternoon of good food and engaging conversations about local art and history! Order ahead from Sweet Bella @ The MATT or bring your own lunch to enjoy. First Wednesday of Every Month | 12–1 PM Connecticut is home to over 60 National Landmarks and many more state landmarks throughout the state. Learn how the Historic Site Act of 1935 helped to define Connecticut’s landmarks today, as the United States began safeguarding buildings and culturally significant…

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December 4, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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144 W Main St
Waterbury, CT United States

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Join us for a delightful afternoon of good food and engaging conversations about local art and history!
Order ahead from Sweet Bella @ The MATT or bring your own lunch to enjoy. First Wednesday of Every Month | 12–1 PM
Connecticut is home to over 60 National Landmarks and many more state landmarks throughout the state. Learn how the Historic Site Act of 1935 helped to define Connecticut’s landmarks today, as the United States began safeguarding buildings and culturally significant sites.
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$10.00 per Adult
$5.00 per Member
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Sponsored by Christine and Eugene Shugrue
Almuerzar y Aprendar: Puntos Prominantes en Connecticut
Miercoles 4 de diciembre, 12- 1PM  (primer miércoles de cada mes)
Connecticut tiene más de 60 hitos nacionales y muchos puntos prominantes en el estado. Aprender como el Ley de Sitio Histórico de 1935 ayudó a definir los monumentos en CT en actualidad, cuando los EEUU comenzó a proteger edificios y sitos de importencia cultural.
Ordene con anticipación en Sweet Bella @ The MATT o traiga su propio almuerzo para disfrutar.
Patrocinador: Christine y Eugene Shugrue

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