America 250: Using Archives to Uncover Untold Stories from the American Revolution

If you are starting to plan your institution’s commemoration of America 250, or realizing you should, this program is for you.

Join us at the Greenwich Historical Society as members of the Connecticut State Historical Records Advisory Board—archivists throughout the state who work together to preserve and expand access to the historic records—share their expertise and information on how to use your archives, archives in Connecticut, and online resources to uncover untold stories from your community during the American Revolution. In addition, participants will learn about the resources available from a representative from CT Humanities, the nonprofit administering America 250 | CT.

Program participants will receive a curator-led tour of the exhibition at the Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich During the Revolutionary War:  A Frontier Town on the Front Line with special emphasis on how archive collections were used to present new perspectives on the Revolutionary War. Tours will also be provided of the Historical Society’s James Stevenson & Josie Merck Stevenson Library & Archives.

Registration: Registration for this program is free.  Space is limited to 50 registrants. You may choose to purchase a lunch during the registration process, or bring your own lunch.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 23

Lunch: You may purchase a box lunch and cold beverage for $25. There are three sandwich selections (below). Gluten-free versions of the same sandwiches are available for $2 extra. You will make your selection during the registration process.

• Nantucket: Freshly roasted in-house turkey breast, cranberry, goat cheese, apple & greens on whole wheat bread or gluten-free wrap.
• Nobadeer: Grilled chicken, cheddar, lettuce, tomato & chipotle sauce on whole wheat bread or gluten-free wrap.
• Great Point (vegetarian): fresh mozzarella, tomato & creamy nut-free pesto sauce on whole wheat bread or gluten-free wrap.

All box lunches include a beverage, fresh fruit, side salad, and dessert.

Questions? Contact Kathy at CSL.ConservationConnection@ct.gov for more information about this program.

This program is presented by the Connecticut State Historical Records Advisory Board, Conservation ConneCTion, the Connecticut League of Museums, and the Greenwich Historical Society with a grant from the National Historical Publications & Records Commission.