America’s 250: Selections from the Collection
What does it mean to be American? How can our past inform the present and shape the future? With objects from the Lyman Allyn’s collection, this installation explores American art, history, and identity at 250. Researched and curated by Connecticut College
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.
Dr. Joshua Babcock Film Screening and Talk
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In Celebration of America’s 250th, the UNITED and the Babcock Smith House Museum present a FREE screening of the short-film The Patriot of Kings County about Dr. Joshua Babcock. The event will feature an introduction from Ed Fazio, past president of Babco
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
Juried Exhibition: What is America?
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. In recognition of this milestone, Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) is spending 2026 exploring just a small fraction of our nation’s storied and complicated legacies and current reality. All
