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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
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SUMMARY:Closed Today - Enjoy the 4th!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/closed-today-enjoy-the-4th/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTSTAMP:20260515T170245Z
CREATED:20260515T170245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T170245Z
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SUMMARY:Closed Today
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/closed-today-2/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260701T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T151637Z
CREATED:20260515T151637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T151637Z
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SUMMARY:Meriden Museum & History Center Open Today
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled tour at 11.  No registration required.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/meriden-museum-history-center-open-today-5/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155335Z
CREATED:20260515T155308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155335Z
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SUMMARY:Meriden Museum & History Center Open Today
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nWest Gallery – Tour begins at 1:30  Silver & Spirit:250 Years of Meriden History\nGrand Gallery- Tours begins at 12  There to Here: Meriden’s Immigration Story
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/meriden-museum-history-center-open-today-10/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T162758Z
CREATED:20260507T174441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T162758Z
UID:367-1782489600-1782576000@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Red\, White & You: The 250th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable\, city-wide adventure! From 4:00 PM on Friday\, June 26th to 4:00 PM on Saturday\, June 27th\, Meriden transforms into one giant scavenger hunt where teamwork\, curiosity\, and quick thinking lead the way. Grab your friends and form a team as you race to solve clever clues\, track down locations across the city\, and snap a photo of your entire crew at each site to prove you’ve cracked the challenge. Every photo with its correct answer must be emailed or texted in by the 4:00 PM deadline on Saturday to count—no late entries! To join the fun\, sign up by emailing Ginger at director@meridenhistsoc.org or calling 203-639-1913. All participants will receive the official questions and directions at exactly 4:00 PM on June 26th. It’s fast\, it’s fun\, it’s full of surprises… and remember: May the Fourth be with you! \nPrizes will be awarded for the top three finishers.  All participants get a consolation prize.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/red-white-you-the-250th-anniversary-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T162825Z
CREATED:20260430T164025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T162825Z
UID:323-1782412200-1782415800@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Liberty in the Hanging Hills:  Meriden and the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores how a small but strategically situated New England community became intertwined with the broader struggle for American independence. Nestled among the rugged Hanging Hills\, Meriden’s landscape shaped both its economy and its role in the Revolutionary War\, from supplying goods and manpower to serving as a corridor for communication and movement. The lecture highlights the lives of local patriots\, the tensions between loyalists and revolutionaries\, and the ways ordinary residents experienced the upheaval of war. By blending regional geography with personal stories\, it reveals how the ideals of liberty took root not only in major cities but also in quieter towns whose contributions were vital to the revolutionary cause.  Reserve your seat HERE.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/liberty-in-the-hanging-hills-meriden-and-the-revolution/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170108Z
CREATED:20260515T170108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T170108Z
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SUMMARY:Meriden Museum & History Center Open By Appointment Today
DESCRIPTION:By appointment only.  Please all at least 24 hours ahead to make arrangements. 203-639-1913
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/meriden-museum-history-center-open-by-appointment-today/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T162841Z
CREATED:20260507T155738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T162841Z
UID:355-1782295200-1782313200@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Meriden Museum & History Center Open Today
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled tour at 11. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/meriden-museum-history-center-open-today-3/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170830Z
CREATED:20260515T170830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T170830Z
UID:453-1781953200-1781967600@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Andrews Homestead Open Today
DESCRIPTION:The Andrews Homestead is a living window into Meriden’s past\, inviting visitors to explore a historic home that traces the community’s story from pre-European Indigenous life through the transformations of the 20th century. Through its featured tour\, “Wampum to War Bonds\,” the site connects early Native trade traditions and colonial settlement with Meriden’s industrial growth and its contributions during times of national conflict\, including the world wars. Carefully preserved rooms\, artifacts\, and narratives bring to life the everyday experiences of those who lived and worked in the area\, offering a continuous thread of history that shows how a small Connecticut town evolved alongside the nation itself.   The tour\, Wampum to War Bonds\, is at 11:30 and 1:00.  Registration required.  Save your spot HERE.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/andrews-homestead-open-today-4/
LOCATION:Andrews Homestead\, 424 West Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Andrews Homestead
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T165323Z
CREATED:20260515T165323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T165323Z
UID:429-1781787600-1781809200@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Meriden Museum & History Center Open Today
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/meriden-museum-history-center-open-today-22/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T162907Z
CREATED:20260507T155713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T162907Z
UID:353-1781690400-1781708400@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Meriden Museum & History Center Open Today
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled tour at 11. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/meriden-museum-history-center-open-today-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260515T162930Z
CREATED:20260507T164825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T162930Z
UID:360-1781344800-1781364600@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:CT Open House
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission today. \nEast Gallery tour at 10:30  Innovation & Industry \nGrand Gallery tour at 12:00. There to Here:  Meriden’s Immigration Story \nWest Gallery  tour at 1:30. Spirt & Silver: 250 Years of Silver in Meriden History \nNo registration required \n  \n 
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/ct-open-house/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T164800Z
CREATED:20260515T164800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T164800Z
UID:423-1781179200-1781200800@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Meriden Museum & History Center Open Today
DESCRIPTION:Tour at 2:00. No  registration required.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/meriden-museum-history-center-open-today-19/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T155631Z
CREATED:20260507T155631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T155631Z
UID:351-1781085600-1781103600@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Meriden Museum & History Center Open Today
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled tour at 11. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/meriden-museum-history-center-open-today/
LOCATION:CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260515T170207Z
CREATED:20260515T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T170207Z
UID:443-1780531200-1780617599@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Closed Today
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/closed-today/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Meriden Museum& History Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174634Z
CREATED:20260320T201536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T174634Z
UID:235-1779993000-1779993000@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Meriden’s New Chapter: Stories of Todays’ Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:Since 2000\, Meriden\, Connecticut has quietly transformed into a vivid crossroads of cultures\, shaped by new waves of immigration that are redefining the city’s identity. This engaging lecture explores the people\, policies\, and personal stories behind that change—tracing how global migration trends have reshaped neighborhoods\, schools\, and local economies. Through data\, lived experiences\, and surprising insights\, discover how a small New England city reflects a much larger story about belonging\, resilience\, and the evolving American landscape.  Reserve your seat HERE.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/meridens-new-chapter-stories-of-todays-immigrants/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141720Z
CREATED:20260320T200916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T141720Z
UID:229-1778929200-1778943600@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Andrews Homestead Opens for the Season May 16th
DESCRIPTION:The Andrews Homestead opens for the season as a living window into Meriden’s past\, inviting visitors to explore a historic home that traces the community’s story from pre-European Indigenous life through the transformations of the 20th century. Through its featured tour\, “Wampum to War Bonds\,” the site connects early Native trade traditions and colonial settlement with Meriden’s industrial growth and its contributions during times of national conflict\, including the world wars. Carefully preserved rooms\, artifacts\, and narratives bring to life the everyday experiences of those who lived and worked in the area\, offering a continuous thread of history that shows how a small Connecticut town evolved alongside the nation itself.   The tour\, Wampum to War Bonds\, is at 11:30 and 1:00. Reserve your spot on the tour HERE.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/andrews-homestead-opens-for-the-season/
LOCATION:Andrews Homestead\, 424 West Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Andrews Homestead
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T193001Z
CREATED:20260320T201816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T193001Z
UID:237-1778320800-1778335200@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop - Allen Weathers Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to begin exploring your family history in this introductory genealogy program focused on powerful digital tools and local resources. Participants will learn the basics of researching their ancestors using online databases such as Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com\, where census records\, family trees\, and historic newspapers can reveal surprising details about past generations. The session will also highlight how museum collections\, archives\, photographs\, and local records can add rich context to your research. Perfect for beginners\, this program offers practical tips\, search strategies\, and guidance on how to start building your own family story using both digital tools and community history resources. $15 per person for members\, $25 per person for non-members.. You must preregister as seats are limited.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/genealogy-workshop-allen-weathers-memorial-fund/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Meriden Historical Society":MAILTO:director@meridenhistsoc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T170203Z
CREATED:20260320T201429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T170203Z
UID:233-1777208400-1777208400@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Show & Tell - Relics and Revelation. 1-2
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to uncover the hidden histories tucked inside your own homes. Bring in your cherished family heirlooms—whether curious objects\, treasured keepsakes\, or long-mysterious artifacts—and our experts will help reveal their stories\, significance\, and surprising connections to the past. Join us for an engaging\, hands-on afternoon where personal history meets discovery\, and every item has a tale waiting to be told. Register HERE.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/saturday-show-tell-relics-and-revelation/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204344Z
CREATED:20260320T200731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T204344Z
UID:227-1776969000-1776969000@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Crossroads of the Americas:  Latin American Immigration
DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores the evolving story of Latin American immigration to Meriden\, tracing the journeys\, challenges\, and contributions of communities that have reshaped the city’s cultural and economic landscape. From early migration waves to present-day neighborhoods\, we’ll examine how traditions\, labor\, language\, and identity intersect to create a vibrant local mosaic. By connecting personal stories with broader historical and policy contexts\, the talk highlights not just how Meriden has changed\, but how it continues to be redefined by resilience\, adaptation\, and cultural exchange. \nReserve your place to help us honor Meriden’s heritage and ensure its stories are passed on to future generations.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/crossroads-of-the-americas-latin-american-immigration/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171950Z
CREATED:20260320T200125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T171950Z
UID:224-1775901600-1775919600@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Spring Exhibit! There to Here: Meriden's Immigration Story
DESCRIPTION:There to Here: Meriden’s Immigration Story explores the rich and complex history of immigration to Meriden. From its earliest days to the present\, Meriden has been shaped by people arriving from near and far\, each group bringing traditions\, skills\, languages\, and stories that have helped define the city we know today. This exhibit will trace those journeys and highlight how immigration is not a single moment in history\, but an ongoing story of change\, resilience\, and community. \nVisitors will learn about the waves of Irish\, Italian\, Polish\, and other Eastern and Southern European immigrants who arrive in the 19th and early 20th centuries\, many drawn by opportunities in manufacturing\, particularly the silver and metal trades. The exhibit will also explore the experiences of African Americans as well as later arrivals from Puerto Rico\, Latin America\, the Caribbean\, Asia\, and beyond. Through photographs\, personal objects\, and oral histories\, these stories come together to show how newcomers built neighborhoods\, churches\, businesses\, cultural organizations\, and social traditions. Each generation leaves its mark\, shaping the city’s economy\, culture\, and sense of belonging. By sharing these stories\, we invite visitors to see Meriden not just as a place on a map\, but as a living community continually renewed by the people who choose to call it home. We look forward to welcoming you to this exhibit and continuing the conversation about Meriden’s past\, present\, and future.  Please see our website for tour days and times.  This exhibit is on display through August of 2026.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/opening-of-the-spring-exhibit-there-to-here-meridens-immigration-story/
LOCATION:41 W Main Street Meriden\, CT\, 41 W Main Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260320T195330Z
CREATED:20260320T195330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T195330Z
UID:220-1774549800-1774557000@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:The Crescent in the Silver City
DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores the story of modern Muslim immigration to Meriden\, tracing how families and individuals from the Middle East\, South Asia\, Africa\, and beyond make the city their home from the late twentieth century to the present. It examines the reasons people come—work\, education\, refuge\, and family ties—and how they build religious\, cultural\, and community institutions while contributing to Meriden’s social\, economic\, and civic life. Reserve your seat HERE.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-crescent-in-the-silver-city/
LOCATION:CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260320T201256Z
CREATED:20260320T201256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T201256Z
UID:231-1774090800-1774098000@meridenhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Easter Eggstravaganza - Easter Egg Workshop
DESCRIPTION:funded in part by the  Meriden Foundation \nCome learn how to make decoupage eggs\, suitable for Easter but also great to hang on the Christmas tree.  These items are beautiful and will last for years. $10 per person.    You must preregister so we have enough materials.
URL:https://meridenhistoricalsociety.org/event/easter-eggstravaganza-easter-egg-workshop/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Community Event
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