The Merritt Parkway: History and Future of a National Treasure

The Merritt Parkway: History and Future of a National Treasure On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, we welcomed Wes Haynes to Darien Library. We’ll learn about the origin, construction and impact of this historic road that changed the design of American roads and life in Fairfield County, the challenges it faces, and what needs to be…

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Elizabeth Park // Connecticut's Cultural Treasures

Elizabeth Park // Connecticut's Cultural Treasures Connecticut’s Cultural Treasures is a new series of 50 five-minute vignettes that profiles a variety of the state’s most notable cultural resources. Connecticut Office of Tourism http://ctvisit.com/ CPTV http://www.cpbn.org/program/connecticuts-cultural-treasures © 2013 Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.

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Nancy Fish Barnum's Beloved Banjo: The Fascinating Story Behind a Musical Treasure

Nancy Fish Barnum's Beloved Banjo: The Fascinating Story Behind a Musical Treasure Join Adrienne Saint-Pierre, the Curator at the Barnum Museum, as she shares the story behind Nancy Fish Barnum’s beloved banjo. Discover the fascinating history of this musical instrument and the intriguing connection it has with P.T. Barnum’s second wife. Follow along as Adrienne…

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Connecticut's top news stories for April 19, 2024 at 10 p.m.

Connecticut's top news stories for April 19, 2024 at 10 p.m. These are Connecticut’s top news stories for April 19, 2024 at 10 p.m. —- ➡️Subscribe to FOX61 for exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/Foxctlive ➡️Visit our website: https://www.fox61.com/ Follow FOX61 News on social media! ➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FOX61News/ ➡️TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FOX61News ➡️INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fox61news/ Download the FOX61 News APP ➡️ iTunes:…

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BUSH-HOLLEY HOUSE // Connecticut's Cultural Treasures

BUSH-HOLLEY HOUSE // Connecticut's Cultural Treasures Connecticut’s Cultural Treasures is a new series of 50 five-minute vignettes that profiles a variety of the state’s most notable cultural resources. Connecticut Office of Tourism http://ctvisit.com/ CPTV http://www.cpbn.org/program/connecticuts-cultural-treasures © 2013 Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.

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Connecticut's Cultural Treasures // New Britain Museum of American Art

Connecticut's Cultural Treasures // New Britain Museum of American Art It was the first institution in the country to start collecting American Art. Today, the New Britain Museum of American Art has over 11,000 works in its collection. From John Trumbull’s colonial portraiture, to today’s NEW/NOW Artists, the museum is a must-see in New Britain.…

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NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART // Connecticut's Cultural Treasures

NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART // Connecticut's Cultural Treasures It was the first institution in the country to start collecting American Art. Today, the New Britain Museum of American Art has over 11,000 works in its collection. From John Trumbull’s colonial portraiture, to today’s NEW/NOW Artists, the museum is a must-see in New Britain.…

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