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Fairfield Museum and History Center

Fairfield Museum and History Center

Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

Fairfield, Connecticut 281 followers

We believe in the power of the arts and the humanities to inspire imagination, stimulate thought, and transform society.

About us

The Fairfield Museum believes in the power of the arts and the humanities to inspire imagination, stimulate thought, and transform society. Through dynamic programs and exhibitions, the Fairfield Museum sparks dialogue, inspires meaningful collaborations, and deliberates the challenges of the future. Central to our community-focused mission is a desire to provide important historical context to pressing issues of our time, and to offer a safe, trustworthy environment where multiple perspectives can be heard and collective solutions explored. We are a vibrant nexus of community life that welcomes more than 35,000 visitors annually, a focal point of civic pride, a prominent center for the study of arts and humanities, and an award-winning institution of statewide renown. We preserve rare manuscript and artifact collections, maintain an eighteenth-century historic home, and operate five Town-owned historic properties. The Museum’s research library is among the best resources for Connecticut history in the state, used by hundreds of students, scholars and researchers each year. Our Mission is to inspire civic engagement by celebrating the diverse history of our region and its people. As a dynamic public forum, we believe in the power of art and humanities to inspire the imagination, stimulate ideas, and build a better society.

Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Fairfield, Connecticut
Type
Nonprofit
Specialties
Local History, Exhibitions, and Education

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  • Funding for the educational programs, exhibits, and community events that the Fairfield Museum provides our great community is being eliminated by these arbitrary and drastic cuts. Please contact your Congressional Representatives and urge them to preserve this vital support that helps make our community a wonderful place to live: https://bit.ly/4jaO22o

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    Urgent: CT Humanities funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities has been terminated. Stand with us as we fight for humanities, arts, and tourism funding. This devastating move translates to millions of dollars that will no longer be available to our state's important cultural and educational institutions. Visit www.cthumanities.org/news to find out how you can easily take action.

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  • Are you a lifelong learner with a passion for sharing history with your community? The Fairfield Museum is recruiting a new class of docents, trained volunteer educators, who present guided tours and education programs for K-12 students. The docent program is both intellectually stimulating and socially rewarding and includes courses, readings, and discussions on topics in American History. Whether you’ve lived in Fairfield for many years or you are new to the area, discover the rewards of sharing the rich history of our town with visitors of all ages. Interested in learning more? Stop by the Fairfield Museum this Saturday, March 15 between 10am and 12pm for our Docent Open House. https://bit.ly/3FiIaWe

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  • It’s #CivicLearningWeek! Here at the Fairfield Museum, we’re doing our part to ensure that civic education is a top priority. As a lead partner in the statewide Civics Education for Connecticut Students Project, we have been a part of a 3-year program to help inspire more than 100,000 students statewide to become the democratic leaders of tomorrow. Pictured here are some of the K-5 students from Fairfield and Bridgeport Public Schools who have participated in the Fairfield Museum civic education programs. During the programs, students learn about regional history, voting, debating ideas, and how to become more active participants in the community. We look forward to welcoming even more students as we continue to energize the movement for civic education. Additional support for the Civics Education for CT Students Project has been generously provided by TD Bank.

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  • We're excited to (finally) kick off our Spring Speaker Series this Sunday, February 23 at 1 pm! Susan J. Jerome, University of Rhode Island Historic Textile & Costume Collection Curator will be at the Fairfield Museum to discuss the fashions of the ladies behind some of America's presidents. Visit our website to purchase your tickets in advance. We will also be accepting walk-ins.

    RESCHEDULED TALK: Join Susan J. Jerome, University of Rhode Island Historic Textile & Costume Collection Curator, at the Fairfield Museum on Sunday, February 23 at 1 pm to explore the fashions of the ladies behind some of America’s presidents. The job as First Lady to the nation is not one to which these women were elected, yet they served as the president’s hostess and confidante during times of war or peace and prosperity or poverty. Explore how the changing social, political, and economic tides from 1789 to the present influenced the fashions of the day and take a closer look at the clothing of those behind the presidency. Light refreshments provided. Accepting walk-ins. $15 per talk | $45 for the series, $40 for Members. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gxW8AA

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  • The Fairfield Museum is hiring! We’re looking for a part-time Visitor Service Associate to join our team. The Visitor Service Associate will be responsible for managing the visitor experience at the Fairfield Museum, including reception, answering phones, assisting visitors, as well as routine administrative and clerical duties. Visit our website for the complete job description. https://bit.ly/3RqmcT6

  • RESCHEDULED TALK: Join Susan J. Jerome, University of Rhode Island Historic Textile & Costume Collection Curator, at the Fairfield Museum on Sunday, February 23 at 1 pm to explore the fashions of the ladies behind some of America’s presidents. The job as First Lady to the nation is not one to which these women were elected, yet they served as the president’s hostess and confidante during times of war or peace and prosperity or poverty. Explore how the changing social, political, and economic tides from 1789 to the present influenced the fashions of the day and take a closer look at the clothing of those behind the presidency. Light refreshments provided. Accepting walk-ins. $15 per talk | $45 for the series, $40 for Members. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gxW8AA

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  • Our 2025 Spring Speaker Series kicks off this Sunday, February 9 and it's all about fashion! We're so excited to welcome Susan J. Jerome, Curator & Collections Manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile & Costume Collection to the Fairfield Museum for this special talk. As part of the lecture, "Styles of the First Ladies," Susan will explore how the changing social, political, and economic tides from 1789 to the present influenced the fashions of the day and take a closer look at the clothing of those behind the presidency. The Spring Speaker Series is inspired by our new exhibition "Dressed to Impress," which will open on May 3, 2025. Visit our website to sign-up today! https://bit.ly/40ejB3s

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  • Many thanks to DR Bank and the Harvard Business School Club of CT for recognizing Fairfield Museum's innovative educational programs that make " inspiring contributions to preserving and sharing local history." We are grateful for their grant support that will help us expand those impactful programs!

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    We are thrilled to announce Generation S.O.S. as the winner of the 2024 Robert Whitby Turbo Award, sponsored by DR Bank and the HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CLUB OF CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY PARTNERS! The Turbo Award is meant to provide a funding catalyst for a program that helps the nonprofit organization advance its mission. Generation S.O.S. is being recognized for their incredible work in empowering young people through honest conversations about mental health and substance abuse prevention. These efforts will help S.O.S. create the Video Library Program featuring teen and young adult speakers, of all socioeconomic backgrounds from across the country, sharing their stories about how they struggled with and overcame serious mental health issues. Congratulations are also for the Fairfield Museum and History Center, our runner-up, which will receive a special recognition prize for their inspiring contributions to preserving and sharing local history. Our special recognition award will help Fairfield Museum and History Center's new program to provide free hands-on educational field trips for Bridgeport students in grades 6-8. Join us on February 5th at our Darien Branch at 1001 Post Road from 5:30-7 for a reception honoring these outstanding organizations and their impactful missions. We hope to see you there! #drbankcares #communityimpact #nonprofitexcellence #generationsos #fairfieldmuseum #harvardbusinessschoolclub #robertwhitbyturboaward #givingback

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  • We're looking forward to welcoming Susan J. Jerome, Curator & Collections Manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile & Costume Collection to the Fairfield Museum on Sunday, February 9. Susan will be here to help us officially kick off our 2025 Spring Speaker Series! This 3-part series is inspired by our new exhibition "Dressed to Impress," which will open on May 3, 2025. As part of our first lecture, "Styles of the First Ladies," Susan will explore how the changing social, political, and economic tides from 1789 to the present influenced the fashions of the day and take a closer look at the clothing of those behind the presidency. Visit our website to learn more about our featured speaker and reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/40ejB3s

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