2026 Lecture Series Returns at Lyman Allyn Art Museum

This year’s theme is Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776. The speakers will explore the meaning of freedom in America, examining its historical implications for various segments of society, all from a local perspective.

This six-part lecture series will begin on January 14, 2026 and continue every three weeks, concluding on April 29, 2026. It will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The discussions will look at the topic of freedom as it relates to revolution, through the lens of African American history, Indigenous history, women’s history, immigration and natural resources. These subjects, along with the overarching theme of the lecture series, hold profound relevance today, perhaps even more so than 250 years ago.

Dates: January 14-April 29, 2026 | lecture recurring every three weeks.
Where: Lyman Allyn Art Museum 
Schedule: Reception in Hendel Library, 6-7pm | Lecture, 7-8pm