A Walk Through Time: Historic Groton Heights
12:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Join other history enthusiasts for this walk through the hilly neighborhood along the banks of the Thames River to see the homes of patriots, whaling captains, town founders and civic leaders. Over 250 years of history will unfold through local lore, archi
Historic Starr Burying Ground Walking Tour
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us for a tour of the historic Starr Burying Ground and meet some of the Groton patriots whose lives were forever changed by the American Revolution. Nine of the 85 men killed by the British at the Battle of Groton Heights in 1781 are buried here, as
Summer Lecture Series | “Betsy Ross: The Life Behind the Legend”
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for an engaging lecture on the life of Betsy Ross, presented by Marla Miller, author of Betsy Ross and the Making of America. Miller’s research explores the work of women in pre-industrial America. In this talk, Miller will trace Ross’s career as a
Naturalization Ceremony
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Naturalization Ceremony is hosted at the Museum in partnership with federal officials from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department. Fifty new citizens will take part in this meaningful ceremony, with family and friends invited to atten
Jabez Smith House: CT Open House Day
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Step back in time with the Groton Public Library for CT Open House Day on Saturday, June 13, from 11 AM to 4 PM. This year’s festivities are held in special honor of the America 250 celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Ho
CT State Flag - on Flag Day!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"Abby Slocum" presenting the CT State Flag on Flag Day! In the late 1800s while living in Groton, Abby Day Slocomb — a former Civil War nurse from Louisiana whose husband was a Confederate officer — recognized that Connecticut was one of the few states wit
Connecticut, Color, and the Fight for Freedom
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join historian John Mills for his engaging and thought-provoking lecture, Connecticut, Color, and the Fight for Freedom. While many Black men served during the Revolutionary War, the Militia Act of 1792 made it illegal for Black men to enlist in state mil
Jordan Freeman @ Fort Griswold
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Meet Jordan Freeman, an African American servant of John Ledyard and the body servant of Col. William Ledyard in the Revolutionary War., reenacted by Kevin Johnson, an employee of the CT State Library’s History and Genealogy Unit. Mr. Johnson has been port
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250
In June 2026, the Florence Griswold Museum will mount a juried exhibition of contemporary art to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Museums and cultural institutions across the nation are marking this anniversary in myriad ways.
The Declaration of Independence and the American Literary Tradition
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
G. Thomas Couser, Professor Emeritus of English at Hofstra University, presents his perspective of the Declaration of Independence not as politics, but as literature. Couser's talk explores how the Declaration—originally a political and dipl
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy
When the Declaration of Independence was issued, the idea that “all men are created equal” was revolutionary. With this seminal document, the Founding Fathers unleashed an open-ended driving force that would shape modern history. Around the world, other co
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Crafting a Revolution
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Celebrate your patriotic spirit with our series of DIY projects honoring 250 years of our nation! Each session features a star-spangled project to spark your creativity and add a burst of red, white, and blue to your décor.
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Summer Soundwaves Concert Series at Esker Point Beach - SUGAR (Special 250th Year Celebration of America!)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Get ready to groove this season with our community's favorite beach concert series, Summer Sound Waves! We are looking forward to hosting 8 weeks of quality music down at Esker Point Beach.
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Happy 250th Birthday USA + Live Music
Spend the holiday on the campground! We'll have a golf cart/bike decorating contest and parade, site decorating contest, live music with Violet Theory on Friday and Crush on Saturday, Dunk Tank for Care Camps ($) and more!
This Fourth of July Is One for the History Books 🇺🇸
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This Fourth of July weekend, experience three extraordinary days of live music, immersive programs, and hands-on activities for all ages as the country marks its semiquincentennial. Explore Mystic’s legacy as a center of national activism and social change
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
This Fourth of July Is One for the History Books 🇺🇸
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This Fourth of July weekend, experience three extraordinary days of live music, immersive programs, and hands-on activities for all ages as the country marks its semiquincentennial. Explore Mystic’s legacy as a center of national activism and social change
4th of July Parade: Celebrating 250!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Annual 4th of July Parade is a beloved community tradition and a highlight of the summer as we celebrate our nation’s birthday. Each year, dozens of businesses, nonprofits, military groups, and community organizations join the procession, drawing hundr
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Fire & Freedom Festival at Haley Mansion
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Step back in time and join us for a Fire & Freedom Festival honoring the dedication of our Veterans while celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Veteran Torch Relay · Reenactments · Carriage Rides Workshops · Live Entertainments · Sing-
This Fourth of July Is One for the History Books 🇺🇸
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This Fourth of July weekend, experience three extraordinary days of live music, immersive programs, and hands-on activities for all ages as the country marks its semiquincentennial. Explore Mystic’s legacy as a center of national activism and social change
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
"Famous Long Island Shipwrecks" Lecture
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a lecture by Bill Bleyer exploring the maritime history of Long Island and the famous shipwrecks of Long Island Sound. Discover dramatic stories of maritime disasters, including the HMS Culloden, wrecked at Montauk during the American Revoluti
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Declaring Independence: The Language That Challenged an Empire
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
More than a historical milestone, the Declaration of Independence is a masterful use of language. This talk examines the Declaration of Independence as a bold piece of writing designed to persuade, provoke, and endure. Blending rhetorical analysis with a
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Federal Fashion: Lately arrived in New London: DAR Lecture
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy Dirty Blue Shirts interactive “show-and-feel” look at the clothing worn in the early days of the new Republic. While Europe’s salons embraced Regency fashion, Americans were beginning to develop a distinctly Federal style of their own. This program e
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Faith Trumbull Huntington: Beloved Governor’s daughter
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Pamela Hall presents: Faith Trumbull Huntington: Beloved Governor’s daughter, cherished Army wife, a woman’s life that echoes mental health issues in colonial times. Pamela Hall’s historical presentation examines the life of Faith Trumbull Huntington—the d
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Portraits of Patriots
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join GPL in welcoming Damien Cregeau as he introduces his recently published Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution. Copies will be available for purchase. Damien Cregeau earned h
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
American Revolution Experience
From an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition, the American Revolution Experience, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect mo
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
"Stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots" Lecture
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
John Mills will explore the stories of the many Black men from Connecticut who served in the Revolutionary War. In this talk, Mills highlights several of these families, examining why they chose to fight and how their contributions have been remembered. A
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Alamo of the Revolution: Author Lecture
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for author Jerad Hurwitz, President Emeritus of the Princeton Battlefield Association, to discuss his book, the Alamo of the Revolution. Before the British surrendered at Yorktown, Benedict Arnold led 1,800 British troops on a punitive expedition
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Revolutionary Reads – We the People: a history of the U.S. Constitution
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
An Evening with General Israel Putnam
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
General Israel Putnam, as portrayed by UConnProfessor Emeritus Kenneth Noll, visits the Groton Public Library on Thursday,September 3rd at 6:00 PM. A beloved and honorable farmer and American patriot,Gen. Putnam vividly comes to life through storytelling.
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Commemoration of the Battle of Groton Heights
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
245th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Groton Heights The Friends of Fort Griswold commemorate the fallen from the Battle of Groton Heights, Sept. 6, 1781. Candles are extinguished as their names are read. Please join us at 6pm inside the Fort
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Nathan Hale: The Life and Death of America's First Spy
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us in marking the 250th anniversary of the death of Connecticut native and American patriot Nathan Hale (September 22, 1776), as author M. William Phelps presents his book, Nathan Hale: The Life and Death of America's First Spy. "Few Americans know
Connecticut and the Road to Victory at Yorktown
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In recognition of the anniversary of Yorktown, Kelvin W. Cole will present a historical perspective of this important battle and Connecticut's role. Guest speaker Kelvin W. Cole is a frequent presenter on historical subjects. Mr. Cole has educated a varie
