Vets Town Hall

The Connecticut Museum is pleased to invite all community members to a Vets Town Hall. Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is non-political, and all perspectives are valued. There will be no question-and-answer period or debate on American foreign policy. Attendees will simply listen and learn about what it was like to serve in the wars that this nation has chosen to fight.

The Vets Town Hall is free to attend, and snacks will be provided. To rsvp as an observer, click here.

If you are a veteran who would like to speak at the event, click here to fill out a brief web form. You can learn more about the guidelines for speakers here, at the Vets Town Hall website. Time permitting, veterans are also welcome to sign up to speak during the event itself.

Questions may be directed to Natalie Belanger, Adult Programs Manager, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org, or call 860-236-5621 ext. 289.

Vets Town Halls were originated by author Sebastian Junger (War, Tribe) with the aim of increasing communication and understanding between veterans and civilians in their communities. The first event of this kind took place in Marblehead, Massachusetts, in 2015, and was led by U.S. Representative Seth Moulton, a Marine combat veteran.