BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Norwalk Historical Society Museum - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Norwalk Historical Society Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20240924T232149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T001048Z UID:10001877-1728583200-1728590400@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Autumn Ales at Mill Hill Beer Tasting with Gregg Glaser DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/autumn-ales-at-mill-hill-beer-tasting-with-gregg-glaser/ LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States GEO:41.1176338;-73.409666 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mill Hill Historic Park 2 East Wall Street Norwalk CT 06851 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 East Wall Street:geo:-73.409666,41.1176338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20241014T225215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T231214Z UID:10001878-1730313000-1730318400@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live: Witch Trials in Early New England DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/thou-shalt-not-suffer-a-witch-to-live-witch-trials-in-early-new-england/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20241203T183633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T185122Z UID:10001879-1733662800-1733673600@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Holiday Open House & Tour at Mill Hill Historic Park DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-open-house-tour-at-mill-hill-historic-park/ LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HolidayOpenHouse_1080px.jpg GEO:41.1176338;-73.409666 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mill Hill Historic Park 2 East Wall Street Norwalk CT 06851 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 East Wall Street:geo:-73.409666,41.1176338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20250414T192956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193512Z UID:10001882-1745665200-1745668800@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:10 Reasons for Climate Hope DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/10-reasons-for-climate-hope-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20250307T192447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193612Z UID:10001880-1745665200-1745679600@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Mill Hill Historic Park Open House and Earth Day on the Green DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/earth-day-open-house-at-mill-hill-historic-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T123000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20250524T180401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T180704Z UID:10001883-1748255400-1748262600@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Memorial Day Open House at Mill Hill DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/memorial-day-open-house-at-mill-hill/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20250606T164449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T170025Z UID:10001885-1749902400-1749916800@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Connecticut Open House Day DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/connecticut-open-house-day/ LOCATION:Norwalk Historical Society Museum\, 141 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States GEO:41.112005;-73.4069347 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norwalk Historical Society Museum 141 East Avenue Norwalk CT 06851 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=141 East Avenue:geo:-73.4069347,41.112005 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T153000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20250606T162646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T170109Z UID:10001884-1750514400-1750519800@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Scouts & Soldiers: Native American Partners in Colonial Victory DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/scouts-soldiers-native-american-partners-in-colonial-victory/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20250606T165412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T170326Z UID:10001886-1751005800-1751054400@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Garden Party at Mill Hill with Perry & Friends DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/garden-party-at-mill-hill-with-perry-friends/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20240626T181510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T174238Z UID:10001871-1751625000-1751630400@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration & Bell Ringing Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/independence-day-celebration-bell-ringing-ceremony/ LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Museum,Open House,Self-Guided Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/american-flag-betsy-ross_72dpi.jpg GEO:41.1176338;-73.409666 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mill Hill Historic Park 2 East Wall Street Norwalk CT 06851 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 East Wall Street:geo:-73.409666,41.1176338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20250714T175742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T180642Z UID:10001887-1753020000-1753027200@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:We Fought at Gettysburg: Program and Book Signing with Carolyn Ivanoff  DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/we-fought-at-gettysburg-program-and-book-signing-with-carolyn-ivanoff/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20250717T220856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T231240Z UID:10001888-1753984800-1753995600@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Summer Beer Tasting & BBQ Bites DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/summer-beer-tasting-bbq-bites/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20250915T214234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T222836Z UID:10001889-1758220200-1758225600@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:A Night at the Museum with “Cooked Up” DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/a-night-at-the-museum-with-cooked-up/ LOCATION:Norwalk Historical Society Museum\, 141 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 141 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, Connecticut\, 06851\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T153000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20250922T195939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T195942Z UID:10001890-1759672800-1759678200@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:The Hidden History of Slavery in New York DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-hidden-history-of-slavery-in-new-york/ LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States GEO:41.1176338;-73.409666 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mill Hill Historic Park 2 East Wall Street Norwalk CT 06851 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 East Wall Street:geo:-73.409666,41.1176338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20251016T023300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T023308Z UID:10001891-1761487200-1761490800@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Vampires in Connecticut DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/vampires-in-connecticut/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T153000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20251101T001822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T001855Z UID:10001892-1762696800-1762702200@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Lecture - The Militia’s History and Evolution into the National Guard DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/lecture-the-militias-history-and-evolution-into-the-national-guard/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T235959 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20260411T203322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T162512Z UID:10001896-1771027200-1771113599@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Norwalk Historical Society Museum Closed DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/norwalk-museum-closed/2026-02-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20260109T223107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T191926Z UID:10001893-1771077600-1771077600@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:The Courtship of George Washington and Martha Custis DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-courtship-of-george-washington-and-martha-custis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20260110T002052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210840Z UID:10001894-1772892000-1772892000@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:History Revealed by Schoolgirl Samplers DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/history-revealed-by-schoolgirl-samplers/ LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States GEO:41.1176338;-73.409666 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mill Hill Historic Park 2 East Wall Street Norwalk CT 06851 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 East Wall Street:geo:-73.409666,41.1176338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20260110T010112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T165413Z UID:10001895-1774101600-1774101600@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:The 19th Amendment – Women and the Right to Vote DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-19th-amendment-women-and-the-right-to-vote/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20260406T171546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T185843Z UID:10001899-1777118400-1777132800@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Festival on the Green DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/earth-day-festival-on-the-green/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000 DTSTAMP:20260503T082442 CREATED:20260421T202611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T200857Z UID:10001900-1779026400-1779031800@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Rendezvous with Rachel Revere DESCRIPTION:Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live:Witch Trials in Early New England \n\n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30-8:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 30\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 8:00 pm \n \n \n\n \nLeslie Lindenauer\nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and Leslie Lindenauer\, Professor and author\, as we dive into the dark history of witch trials in early New England – it’s gonna be a spooky ride! \nIn 1692-3 in Salem\, Massachusetts the courts sentenced 19 people to hang and tortured a 20th to death. At least five more people died in jail. When most people think about the historic American witch trials\, it is the events in Salem that dominate. \nFewer of us are aware that dozens and perhaps hundreds of people were tried for witchcraft in New England beginning over four decades before the events in Salem. Many of those trials occurred in Connecticut. At least sixteen people in Connecticut and Massachusetts were executed for the crime\, most of them women. This program will explore those trials and consider how popular representations of witches – and Salem! – have changed over time. \nScan with your phone to buy tickets\nLight Refreshments. \nPurchase Tickets : Online: $15\, At the Door: $25 \nNet proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Leslie Lindenauer \nLeslie Lindenauer is a Professor in the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Connecticut\, where she teaches courses in early American history\, public history and museum studies\, the American Revolution\, local history\, and gender studies. She holds an A.B. from Brown University\, and an MA and PhD from New York University. She is currently working on an article examining the mythologies inherent in popular representations of early American witch trials. Her book I Could Not Call Her Mother: The Stepmother in American Popular Culture\, 1750-1960 was published by Lexington Books. 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