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HAT MADNESS
TALKING SHOP
ANNUAL VALENTINES DAY TEA
The exhibition runs through
April 18, 2020.
Gallery Discussions With
Curator Patricia Funt Oxman:
Tuesday, February 18 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, March 21 – 10:30 am
In Hat Madness, the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society opens up its extensive clothing and textile collection to explore the history of hats, hat design and hat-making. From the simple bonnets worn in Colonial times to stunning pieces of art that were popular in the 1920s to the “Pussy Cap” of the 2017 Women’s March, this exhibition spans more than 200 years. Period garments and related accessories will also be on display. Read more
The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society’s new exhibition TALKING SHOP explores New Canaan’s long and rich retail history. It highlights many of the stores in New Canaan from the 19th century to the mid-1970s. The exhibition features the independent and family owned shops that have been the backbone of this community for generations. Read more
WATCH AND DISCUSS THE AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY 13TH WITH BISHOP JOHN SELDERS
3RD ANNUAL NEW CANAAN ART, ANTIQUE AND JEWELRY SHOW
WILMA SHAW DEICAS TO DISCUSS HER BOOK LIFE ON A DAIRY FARM IN NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT
March 8th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society and the New Canaan Library will host the third in their series on constitutional rights with a screening of 13th, the Emmy award winning and Oscar nominated documentary. Bishop John Selders will introduce the film and answer questions upon its completion. The event will take place in the Library’s Lamb Room and is free. Read more
The 3rd annual New Canaan Art, Antique, and Jewelry Show to benefit the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society will be held on March 7th and 8th in the Historical Society’s main building at 13 Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan. An eclectic group of dealers will offer a wide selection of art and antique items. There will be paintings, prints, maps, silver, jewelry, watches, decorative pieces and much more. Read more
Lifelong New Canaan resident, Wilma Shaw Deicas, will share memories about growing up on her family’s dairy farm on March 10, at 11 am at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society. She will highlight stories from her book Life on a Dairy Farm in New Canaan, Connecticut. The book includes 25 photos beginning in 1902, and may be purchased exclusively at the Historical Society for $5 each. Read more
HAT MADNESS
In Hat Madness, the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society opens up its extensive clothing and textile collection to explore the history of hats, hat design and hat-making. From the simple bonnets worn in Colonial times to stunning pieces of art that were popular in the 1920s to the “Pussy Cap” of the 2017 Women’s March, this exhibition spans more than 200 years. Period garments and related accessories will also be on display. Read more
TALKING SHOP
Opening reception on January 16 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition runs through April 18, 2020.
Discussion Dates:
Tuesday, February 18 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, March 21 – 10:30 am
The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society’s new exhibition TALKING SHOP explores New Canaan’s long and rich retail history. It highlights many of the stores in New Canaan from the 19th century to the mid-1970s. The exhibition features the independent and family owned shops that have been the backbone of this community for generations. Read more
ANNUAL VALENTINES DAY TEA
WATCH AND DISCUSS THE AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY 13TH WITH BISHOP JOHN SELDERS
The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society and the New Canaan Library will host the third in their series on constitutional rights with a screening of 13th, the Emmy award winning and Oscar nominated documentary. Bishop John Selders will introduce the film and answer questions upon its completion. The event will take place in the Library’s Lamb Room and is free. Read more
3RD ANNUAL NEW CANAAN ART, ANTIQUE AND JEWELRY SHOW
March 8th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The 3rd annual New Canaan Art, Antique, and Jewelry Show to benefit the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society will be held on March 7th and 8th in the Historical Society’s main building at 13 Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan. An eclectic group of dealers will offer a wide selection of art and antique items. There will be paintings, prints, maps, silver, jewelry, watches, decorative pieces and much more. Read more
WILMA SHAW DEICAS TO DISCUSS HER BOOK LIFE ON A DAIRY FARM IN NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT
Lifelong New Canaan resident, Wilma Shaw Deicas, will share memories about growing up on her family’s dairy farm on March 10, at 11 am at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society. She will highlight stories from her book Life on a Dairy Farm in New Canaan, Connecticut. The book includes 25 photos beginning in 1902, and may be purchased exclusively at the Historical Society for $5 each. Read more