funded in part by the Meriden Foundation Come 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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Scheduled tour at 11. No registration required.
Tour at 2:00. No registration required.