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This is the final week for the current exhibit, "Collections, Community & Conversation...Continued," which is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Saturday, March 21.
In addition, the public can also enjoy the following activities at the museum:
- "Religion In Early America:" Join the museum for a live webcast from the Smithsonian's Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The museum will convene a one-day symposium on “Religion in Early America” on Friday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Led by Stephen Prothero, a professor of religion at Boston University, the symposium will explore three major themes that characterize the role of religion in the formation and early development of the United States. The broadcast will be shown on the DMHS big screen. Free tea and coffee will be available for attendees.
- A meeting of The Mary Wooster Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. Find out more about the organization and how you can become a member of this local chapter.
- Enjoy an episode of the award-winning PBS series, "Craft in America," in conjunction with the current exhibit on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m.
The Danbury Museum & Historical Society was formed in 1947 to acquire, preserve, exhibit and interpret New England's past; focusing particularly on the heritage of Danbury. The museum preserves the John and Mary Rider House (c.1785), the Dodd Hat Shop (c. 1790), the Marian Anderson Studio and the Charles Ives Birthplace. Huntington Hall, a modern exhibit building houses the museum offices and research library.
The Danbury Museum & Historical Society is located at 43 Main St. Call 203-743-5200 or visit the website for more information.
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