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Ken Reiss’ lifelong pursuit of history has in re Ken Reiss’ lifelong pursuit of history has in recent years been sharply focused on the story of Darien, where he has made his home for the past 32 years. Join the @darienlibrary and Museum of Darien, as we listen to Ken delve into the town’s past and discover how Darien gained its independence from Stamford in 1820! Webinar will be on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. You will receive an email confirming your registration with a link to join the meeting after you register: https://darienlibrary.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-rPbetz0TLeXW9-H-A1EmA.
Between 1750 and 1850, thousands of quilts were pi Between 1750 and 1850, thousands of quilts were pieced and patched in the US, many are preserved and cherished. A quilt is a cloth sandwich, with a top, which is usually the decorated part, a back, and a filler in the middle. They come in different patterns and tell stories through colors and stitches. #MoDcraftlab
History Close to Home Take a journey with CT's St History Close to Home Take a journey with CT's State Historian through some of the Nutmeg State's most fascinating tales!
History Close to Home Book Club - Thursday, March History Close to Home Book Club - Thursday, March 4 at 7 pm Join MoD's Book Club — Delve into historical events that took place Close to Home! This month, we'll be discussing Creating Connecticut by Walter Woodward. The discussion will be moderated by Richard Cortright. Group is limited to 12 participants. Book may be borrowed at @darienlibrary or purchased at @barrettbookstore_ Bookstore.
Hands-on-History! Spend your vacation crafting vir Hands-on-History! Spend your vacation crafting virtually with members of our History Kids of Darien Club. Register with MoD’s Education Volunteer Sarah Keena by emailing slkeena@aol.com or call 203.984.1798 for date/time and kit purchasing info.
Please support the Museum of Darien! We need your Please support the Museum of Darien! We need your help more than ever. The Museum of Darien is dedicated to sharing the stories of our past. It's the history we all share as a community. When you become a member with a supporting contribution, you help us continue our important mission — educating our children, caring for the treasures of our past and sharing the history that matters the most — history that is close to home.
Ken Reiss’ lifelong pursuit of history has in re Ken Reiss’ lifelong pursuit of history has in recent years been sharply focused on the story of Darien, where he has made his home for the past 32 years. Join the @darienlibrary and Museum of Darien, as we listen to Ken delve into the town’s past and discover how Darien gained its independence from Stamford in 1820! Webinar will be on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. You will receive an email confirming your registration with a link to join the meeting after you register: https://darienlibrary.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-rPbetz0TLeXW9-H-A1EmA.
Between 1750 and 1850, thousands of quilts were pi Between 1750 and 1850, thousands of quilts were pieced and patched in the US, many are preserved and cherished. A quilt is a cloth sandwich, with a top, which is usually the decorated part, a back, and a filler in the middle. They come in different patterns and tell stories through colors and stitches. #MoDcraftlab
History Close to Home Take a journey with CT's St History Close to Home Take a journey with CT's State Historian through some of the Nutmeg State's most fascinating tales!
History Close to Home Book Club - Thursday, March History Close to Home Book Club - Thursday, March 4 at 7 pm Join MoD's Book Club — Delve into historical events that took place Close to Home! This month, we'll be discussing Creating Connecticut by Walter Woodward. The discussion will be moderated by Richard Cortright. Group is limited to 12 participants. Book may be borrowed at @darienlibrary or purchased at @barrettbookstore_ Bookstore.
Hands-on-History! Spend your vacation crafting vir Hands-on-History! Spend your vacation crafting virtually with members of our History Kids of Darien Club. Register with MoD’s Education Volunteer Sarah Keena by emailing slkeena@aol.com or call 203.984.1798 for date/time and kit purchasing info.
Please support the Museum of Darien! We need your Please support the Museum of Darien! We need your help more than ever. The Museum of Darien is dedicated to sharing the stories of our past. It's the history we all share as a community. When you become a member with a supporting contribution, you help us continue our important mission — educating our children, caring for the treasures of our past and sharing the history that matters the most — history that is close to home.

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