Wednesday, February 28
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
You don’t have to travel very far to learn and discover — this region is home to dozens of attractions offering history, arts and culture!
Mark Twain Library’s Stone’s Throw series highlights the very best our area has to offer. We’ll meet up at the destinations, and participate in FREE specially arranged, small group tours.
Registration is required for each tour and space is limited.
Call 203.938.2545 for information.
Wednesday, February 28
THE RUBY & CALVIN FLETCHER AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM
LOCATION: 952 East Broadway
Stratford, Connecticut 06615
ARRIVAL TIME: 10:45 am
GATHERING SPOT: We will gather at the welcome desk and start our tour promptly at 11 am.
TOUR DURATION: Approximately 45 minutes, plus additional time to explore the exhibitions.
DESTINATION WEBSITE: www.africanamericanmuseumct.org
The Museum focuses on a collection of artifacts that reflect decades of turbulent times for African Americans in the United States — from slavery to the Civil Rights movement. The items on display bring visitors up close to an experience that many have only read about in history books or seen in movies.
The exhibits embrace the teachings of tolerance, diversity and unity. The Museum strives to educate people about how imagery has played a significant role in how African Americans have been perceived.
While certain artifacts and memorabilia might evoke discomfort due to their historical nature, they constitute an integral aspect of African American history that deserves acknowledgment, alongside the triumphs and achievements of African American pioneers and trailblazers.
*IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS TOUR WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE
Space is limited and registration is required. Scroll to register below.
Here’s a list of some recent Stone’s Throw series tours. Check back for info on future destinations!
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, Ridgefield, CT
Grace Farms, New Canaan, CT
Weir Farm National Historical Park — Wilton, CT
Norwalk River Trail — Wilton, CT
Wilton Historical Society — Wilton, CT
Registration is currently closed for this event.