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Join the Mattatuck Museum as we travel down the street to learn more about the rich history of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and its location on the Waterbury Green. Fr. Jim Sullivan will be discussing the early history of the church, its magnificent art and architecture, the pipe organ, and why it’s called a basilica! Members only- FREE Register Here  

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April 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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144 W Main St
Waterbury, CT United States

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Join the Mattatuck Museum as we travel down the street to learn more about the rich history of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and its location on the Waterbury Green. Fr. Jim Sullivan will be discussing the early history of the church, its magnificent art and architecture, the pipe organ, and why it’s called a basilica!
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