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SUMMARY:Summer Arts Camp at Seven Hearths Museum
DESCRIPTION:Create\, Explore & Imagine at the Seven Hearths Museum!  Join Local artist Shannon Blanton in this interactive drawing and painting class on the gorgeous grounds of the Kent Historical Society.  Experiment with mixed media projects and creative storytelling techniques in this process-focused\, confidence-building supportive atmosphere.  No prior art experience is necessary – just a creative spirit!  For children ages 6-12. \nBlanton is a visual artist based in Northwest Connecticut who has shown her work in solo and group exhibitions nationally and collected internationally.  She was also named 2026 Reader’s Choice top visual artist by Litchfield Magazine.  Shannon received her BA from Centre College in Danville\, Kentucky in Art History with a focus on medieval iconography and studio work.  She also received a certificate in Appraisal Studies of Fine and Decorative Art from New York University. \nScreenshot
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/675/
LOCATION:Seven Hearths Museum\, 4 Studio Hill Road\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Adams":MAILTO:director@kenthistoriocalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T130000
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SUMMARY:Homespun Kent\, Makers' Series: Turkey Wing Broom Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this wonderful workshop in the spirit of Revolutionary\, Homespun creativity!  Create your own beautiful and functional broom with Robin Ziegler\, Craftswoman and proprietor of Robin’s Nest Home and Hearth https://robinsnesthomeandhearth.my.canva.site/.  Your handmade Turkey Wing Whisk Broom will be made with all natural broom corn\, your choice of string\, broom corn seed\, or red-dyed broom corn for whimsy!  This style of broom dates back well over 200 years when all one had were grasses\, twigs and string to fasten a broom together. Your Turkey Wing broom will be very functional\, make wonderful gifts and are lovely to display. Come sweep up some skills you can take home!  *Some hand / foot coordination required.
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/homespun-kent-makers-series-turkey-wing-broom-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Seven Hearths Museum\, 4 Studio Hill Road\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Adams":MAILTO:director@kenthistoriocalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260703T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260703T200000
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SUMMARY:LIGHTS AND LIBERTY PARADE
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Board of Trustees\, Staff and Volunteers as we participate in the kickoff of Kent’s America 250 Celebration!  The parade will proceed from Kent Town Hall to the Kent Volunteer Fire Department.  We encourage participants to dress in period costume (if willing and able) and carry a battery operated candle or lantern.  We will provide and distribute copies of the Declaration of Independence (and other goodies) to parade goers.  Dogs on leash are welcome!  RSVP to Chris at director@kenthistoricalsociety.org. \n \nPhoto: Writing the Declaration of Independence\, 1776 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris \n 
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/lights-and-liberty-parade/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T190000
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SUMMARY:Homespun Kent: Revolutionary Households\, Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off our long-term exhibit with a community bring-your-own picnic reminiscent of the original 1776 militia training exposition\, which will include musical entertainment\, activities for children\, and period appropriate beverages.  Activities for children are planned\, as well docent-led tours by volunteers in period dress.  Hearth cooking will be demonstrated (for educational purposes only).  Stay tuned for more details about other “maker” demos connected to this exhibition\, to be scheduled throughout the summer! 
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/homespun-kent-revolutionary-households-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Seven Hearths Museum\, 4 Studio Hill Road\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T140000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at Seven Hearths
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Board of Directors and Staff as we begin to prepare Seven Hearths for our Summer Exhibit\, Homespun Kent: Revolutionary Households.  Please wear old clothes and bring your own lunch to share with your history minded friends and colleagues!  RSVP to Chris at director@kenthistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/volunteer-day-at-seven-hearths/
LOCATION:Seven Hearths Museum\, 4 Studio Hill Road\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Adams":MAILTO:director@kenthistoriocalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T140000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at Seven Hearths
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Board of Trustees and Staff as we continue to prepare Seven Hearths for our Summer Exhibit\, Homespun Kent: Revolutionary Households.  Please wear old clothes and bring your own lunch.  RSVP to Chris at director@kenthistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/volunteer-day-at-seven-hearths-2/
LOCATION:Seven Hearths Museum\, 4 Studio Hill Road\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Adams":MAILTO:director@kenthistoriocalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Hour at Seven Hearths for Present and Prospective Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a warm cup and a delicious pastry with members of the Board of trustees and staff on Saturday\, May 9th at 11:00 AM. Reconnect with friends\, meet some new ones and hear about volunteer opportunities at KHS. Please RSVP at director@kenthistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/coffee-hour-at-seven-hearths-for-present-and-prospective-volunteers/
LOCATION:Seven Hearths Museum\, 4 Studio Hill Road\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Adams":MAILTO:director@kenthistoriocalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T210000
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SUMMARY:The Revolutionary Mindset in Litchfield County: A Book Discussion with Peter Vermilyea
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URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/the-revolutionary-mindset-in-litchfield-county-a-book-discussion-with-peter-vermilyea/
LOCATION:Kent Town Hall\, 41 Kent Green Boulevard\, Kent\, CT\, 06757
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T183000
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SUMMARY:Online lecture: Painting Patriotism\, Healing Wounds: The Art of Col. John Trumbull
DESCRIPTION:The American artist John Trumbull is often remembered as the painter of the American Revolution and the man who captured artistically the most iconic images of nation’s founding period. Much of our sense of how the revolutionary period and the founding fathers looked comes from the drawn-from-life images Trumbull went to great pains to create\, whose originals line the walls of places such as the Capitol rotunda in Washington and engravings of which are found on our currency. Yet the road to fame was a difficult one for Trumbull. At a time when artists were looked upon as mere skilled workers\, he fought for both status and respect\, especially from his father\, Governor Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut. This richly illustrated talk discusses the lifelong struggle of John Trumbull to earn respect for his art by painting what he told Thomas Jefferson were some of the “noblest series of actions which have ever presented themselves in the history of man.” It’s a Connecticut family story about a talented son and a demanding father\, one that made a very lasting impression on the American memory. \nBIO: Walter W. Woodward is Connecticut State Historian emeritus. He served as the State Historian of Connecticut and a member of  the History Department at the University of Connecticut  from 2004 to 2022. He was the fifth person to hold the position of State Historian\, which was created in the 1930s in preparation for Connecticut’s 300th anniversary. He retired in July of 2022\, becoming Connecticut State Historian emeritus. Dr. Woodward is a scholar of Early American and Atlantic World history\, with an emphasis on Connecticut and New England. He is the author of five books\, the most recent of which is Creating Connecticut: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State (Globe Pequot Press\, 2020). Woodward continues to research\, write and share his love for the history of Connecticut and New England through the Today in Connecticut History program(TODAYINCTHISTORY.com)\, musical performances with his group The Band of Steady Habits\, articles\, and public lectures.
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/online-lecture-painting-patriotism-healing-wounds-the-art-of-col-john-trumbull/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T153000
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SUMMARY:Good Hill Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get a sneak peek into some of the people that will be commemorated for the America 250 celebrations in 2026 in the town’s oldest cemetery. Learn about some of the townspeople who served in the American Revolution\, along with stories from their family history. Meet Kent’s first minister and find out who got arrested for drinking tea.\nSunday\, October 26 | Tours at 1:00pm & 2:30pm | Members: $5; Non-members: $10\, register online or call.\nRegistration is limited to 14 people due to parking\, participants must register in advance. KHS is working on a shuttle or carpool from Seven Hearths Museum at 4 Studio Hill Road\, Kent.\nRegister online here >>
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/good-hill-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Seven Hearths Museum\, 4 Studio Hill Road\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250830T160000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Night
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Seven Heaths Museum for Gallery Night!
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/gallery-night/
LOCATION:Seven Hearths\, 4 Studio Hill Rd\, Kent\, CT 06757\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Night
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250418T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250418T170000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour through Kent’s historic district\, exploring landmarks and learning about the town’s evolution over the centuries.
URL:https://kenthistory.org/calendar/heritage-walking-tour/
LOCATION:CT
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