Thames River Heritage Park Announces Spring Lecture Series

INTRODUCING: FREEDOM: THE VICTORIES, PROMISES, AND POTENTIALS OF 1776

Thames River Heritage Park has reached the halfway point through the highly sought-after Lecture Series. This annual program aligns with the region’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and in collaboration with Lyman Allyn Art Museum.The theme will be Freedom: The Victories, Promises and Potentials of 1776 and the speakers will explore “freedom in America” and what it has meant across history for different segments of society, all from a local perspective. We 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 individual subjects, as well as the overriding theme of the Lecture Series, are as relevant today as it was 250 years ago, perhaps even more so.

Individual tickets include admission to the lecture and a one-hour reception in the Hendel Library with light bites and beverages. Guests will also have access to museum galleries prior to the start of each lecture. Take the opportunity to check out new exhibitions and mingle with like-minded folks!

March 18: The Women’s Suffrage Movement | Bev York

April 8: A Community Conversation on Immigration | Five-Person Panel

April 29: This Fine Piece of Water: An Environmental History of Long Island Sound | Tom Anderson

- Wednesdays, every three weeks

- Lyman Allyn Art Museum

- 6PM Reception | 7PM Lecture

Purchase tickets today at: https://www.thamesriverheritagepark.org/lecture-series/

For questions or more information regarding the program, please contact:

June Henley, Director

Jhenley@thamesriverheritagepark.org OR 860-333-670