Carved in Stone: How to Access the Photo Inventory
Tuesday, April 23 | 7:00 pm | Online | $5 suggested donation; free for ABGA members. Register here >>
Delve into the Ancient Burying Ground Association’s photo database project, Carved in Stone. This 2021 project features photographs of the stones, markers, and monuments found at the Ancient Burying Ground, transcriptions, and epitaphs. Join Sharon Clapp and learn how to use this valuable database of information, available for anyone to access on the ABGA website. Sharon is the ABGA webmaster and Digital Resources Librarian at the Elihu Burritt Library, Central CT State University.
This project was funded in part by the Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office of the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Gravestone Interpretation & Cleaning Workshop
Sunday, May 19, 1 – 3:00 pm | $5 suggested donation; free for ABGA members, register online here >>>
Join Ruth Shapleigh Brown of the CT Gravestone Network to learn more about preserving colonial gravestones and interpreting their history. Learn about how the symbolism and iconography changed over time and how to interpret spelling and language. Watch a demonstration on how to gently clean gravestones with tips and tricks on how to photograph them. Training and cleaning materials supplied.
Spring Out of the Office: Weekday Guided Tours
Wednesdays, May 8, 22, June 12
1:00 – 2:00pm
$5 suggested donation; free for members.
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Discover Hartford’s past in the oldest-surviving colonial site, founded in 1640. Find out about the early settlers, accused “witches,” learn about the artwork and iconography, and hear new stories from recent research.
Summer 2024 Guided Tours: From 1640 to Hartford in History Today
*Saturdays, July 6, Aug 10, Sept 14
10:00am – 1:30pm
ALL Tours begin at 10:00am | 11:00am | 12:00pm; Drop-Ins are Welcome!
$5 suggested donation; free for members.
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The 1636 Heritage Partnership will have the Center Church sanctuary open, located next door at 675 Main Street. Please drop by to view the Tiffany windows and to learn more about the history of Center Church, its collections, and the preservation of its buildings. *In case of inclement weather, programs will take place inside Center Church, next door at 675 Main Street.
Summer Evenings in Downtown Hartford
Plan to enjoy late summer evenings in downtown Hartford with guided tours while the Old State House is open late.
Thursdays, July 11, Aug 15, Sept 19
5:00pm – 7:30pm
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