Opening Reception: Connecticut’s Bookshelf

Please join us for the opening reception for the exhibition, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. 

Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books, copyright law, Noah Webster, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription, and inspired children’s sections in libraries nationwide. From the 1700s to today, Connecticut has been compiling its bookshelf, one sermon, ledger, map, schoolbook, law, psalm, newspaper, and book at a time. Connecticut’s Bookshelf explores how these documents were made, shared, and received, and asks you to consider: What belongs on the shelf? And who gets to decide?

This event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 6:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. 

Please let us know if you will be able to join us by October 10th.  RSVP by clicking here. Questions? Contact Jen Busa, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator, at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.

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