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A Message From Catherine
The joys of daylight savings time - spring is only a week away and the museum is preparing for a diverse assortment of programs! Delight in an evening of music with an African drum circle! Be inspired as Senator Joan Hartley talks on the need for women political leaders in Connecticut! Preserve memories at the Family Scrapbooking Adventure! Honor the life of Mr. Fortune! The museum is indeed a wondrous place!
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An Evening of African History and Culture
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Experience the music of Africa as Sounds of Afrika, a local African drum and dance troupe, present an Evening of African History and Culture. The program begins with a Drum Circle led by troupe director Kojo Bey. Kojo will share the history of the instruments, demonstrate proper playing technique, teach traditional African rhythms, and incorporate cultural lessons. Then view SALAGA, a traveling exhibit of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade Route. The exhibit uses panel photos, artifacts and replicas to take the participants on a journey from the capture of Africans and the enslavement process to the long arduous journey on the slave route to the dungeons of the coast. Admission is $10 for museum members and $15 for non-members. All proceeds from the program benefit the orphaned and needy children supported by OBey YouthCare in Ghana, West Africa.
Where & When
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 6:30 pm
Performing Arts Center
Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center
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Women's Political Institute Lecture Series Begins with Senator Joan Hartley
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Join Senator Joan Hartley as she kicks off The Women's Political Institute with a presentation about her role and experiences in the Connecticut legislature. Senator Hartley has 25 years of experience in the Connecticut legislature and represents the 15th state Senate District comprised of Waterbury, Naugatuck and Prospect.
The Institute, a series of quarterly lectures and conferences, is sponsored by the Connecticut Sojourner Network of Democratic Women to further its mission of increasing the number of women elected to public office by illuminating the tremendous vitality of women leaders in Connecticut. The program is chaired by Waterbury Alderwoman Joyce Petteway.
Where & When
Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:30 pm
Performing Arts Center
Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center
No admission charge
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Family Scrapbooking Adventure
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 Turn family keepsakes into delightful scrapbook pages that capture your memories - an ideal family project! Get creative tips and unique ideas from our scrapbooking expert, Jean DeSalle. The workshop includes the craft supplies needed but you must bring your keepsakes - 5-6 photos or small keepsakes to commemorate an event or special family day.
Jean is a portrait and mural artist whose work appears in private residences throughout Connecticut. She has enjoyed 10 years as a scrapbooking hobbyist, and has taught scrapbooking at the Windham Textile and History Museum.
Admission is $5 for museum members and $10 for non-members. Please register in advance by calling 203-753-0381 ext 10.
Where & When
Saturday, March 28, 2009 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Munger Room
Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center
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Slavery in Connecticut Lecture Series and Walking Tour
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 Slavery in Connecticut (Session 1)University of CT - Waterbury
March 31, 2009 6:00 - 7:30
Connecticut became wealthy in the various "triangular trade routes." Colonial laws and regulations highlight racial views through the first centuries and the later economic developments of the 19th century. Learn about the origins and nature of slavery in Connecticut, the slave trade, and the economics of slavery. Presented by Karl Valois, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of History, University of Connecticut-Torrington.
Fortune's Bones (Session 2)
April 14, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center
Fortune's life experiences were written in his bones and are revealed through forensic anthropology. Learn from an anthropologist how Fortune's bones were examined and provided evidence about his early years, age, height, the kinds of work he did, and the injuries he suffered. Presented by Warren Perry, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology, Central Connecticut State University.
Fortune's World Walking Tour (Session 3)
April 25, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center
Walk back to the 1700s when the Green was a swampy pasture surrounded by homes and churches. Visit the sites of Fortune's world, including Preserved Porter's farm, Fortune's house, the church Fortune was baptized in, the site where his skeleton was found, and the ancient Burying Ground. Hear the stories of Fortune and other early African American residents, as they achieve freedom or suffer through a life of slavery. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Presented by Raechel Guest, Adjunct Professor, University of Connecticut-Waterbury.
Registration and Admission
Register in advance by calling the museum at 203-753-0381 ext 10.
Admission for museum and Osher Lifelong Learning Members is $25 for the 3-session course.
Admission for the general public is $10 per session.
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