New Canaan Modern Architecture Roundtable Discussion Saturday, November 11 at 5pm at the New Canaan Historical Society A roundtable discussion of designing, building, and living in modern homes will be led by Hilary Lewis, curator of The Glass House. Panelists include William Earls, AIA, John Morris Dixon, FAIA, Fred Noyes, FAIA, Lyn Chivvis and Dave Prutting. There will be an opportunity for questions from the audience. Refereshments will be served. FREE / reserved seating for exhibit patrons

“Being Modern Beyond New Canaan” Lecture with Robert Gregson Sunday, November 19 at 4pm at the New Canaan Historical Society Robert Gregson will give a talk on the impact of New Canaan’s modern architects throughout Connecticut and beyond. FREE / reserved seating for exhibit patrons

The New Canaan Historical Society opens its doors on Sunday, December 3rd from 3:00 to 5 pm for an afternoon of Egg Nog & Caroling. Professional singer and actor, Dr. Richard Weidlich, will perform holiday classics and lead the singing. Dr. Weidlich has performed in opera, operetta and musical theater, as well as with symphonies and chamber ensembles. He is a professor at Sacred Heart University, teaching music classes and individual voice lessons. He has performed with the Summer Theater…

New Canaan resident Tom Davies will give a Gallery Talk on Thursday, February 1st from 6:00-7:15 pm.at the New Canaan Historical Society. Mr. Davies is one of the curators of the new exhibit, Orientalism in American Art and The Silvermine Art Colony, currently on view at Society, and much of the show comes from his private collection. The exhibit features American artists who traveled, painted and often lived for extended periods in an area that stretched from Morocco across North…

Explore the art of belly dancing at the New Canaan Historical Society on Sunday, February 11th. Dancer and choreographer Tava will lead a class from 2-3 pm and demonstrate many of the introductory movements including snake arms, hip accents, shimmies and isolations. The cost is $10 per person. Call 203-966-1776 for reservations, or email ddearth@nchistory.org. A free performance by Tava follows the class from 3:15-4pm and is open to the public. This event is part of a series of programs…

This year the Historical Society’s Annual Valentine’s Day Tea on Wednesday, February 14th, offers noteworthy entertainment by The Town Players of New Canaan. Cast members from the upcoming production of The Heiress, by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, will perform a dramatic reading of love letters from the Historical Society archives and an excerpt from Washington Square by Henry James, the novel upon which The Heiress is based. Tea along with petite sandwiches, scones, fancy cakes and a variety of sweets,…

The 1st Annual Art, Antique and Jewelry Sale to benefit the New Canaan Historical Society will be held on March 3rd and 4th at the Historical Society. A select group of antique dealers will offer a wide array of antique items including vintage and antique jewelry, rare books, prints, paintings, art pottery, silver, and all kinds of items from the 18th century to mid-century. Among the dealers are Westport’s Joan Beauvais, who will feature Black Forest carvings, dog related antiques…

Local historian Jim Bach, will give a half-hour talk on The Battle of Ridgefield—the closest Revolutionary War battle to New Canaan-- during the Quarterly Meeting at the New Canaan Historical Society on March 10th at 3:00 pm. Back in April 1775, we were a sleepy township of 900. The British army set off to destroy George Washington’s valuable medical and military supplies in Danbury. The Brits succeed but our boys caught up with the redcoats in Ridgefield—10 miles from New…

Architect Frederick Noyes will speak at the New Canaan Historical Society on April 12th at 6:30 pm to repeat the talk he gave at New Canaan Library last September. The talk is a close comparison of two iconic houses--the Philip Johnson Glass House and the house by his father (and in which he grew up), the Eliot Noyes House II. Johnson and Noyes were of similar age, Harvard trained, and part of the so-called Harvard Five, a New Canaan group…

Lobsterfest dinner sponsored by the Rotary Club of New Canaan, held at the New Canaan Historical Society at 13 Oenoke Ridge.

Pedro E. Guerrero: The Photographer of Mid-Century New Canaan opens Sept. 28 at the New Canaan Historical Society with a reception from 6 to 8 pm. The exhibition includes 35 of Guerrero's black and white photos, many depicting the architecture for which the town is famous, and will coincide with the Society's much anticipated Modern House Day Tour on Oct. 20. A second gallery will be devoted to the life of Guerrero and his family in New Canaan during some…

The PBS American Masters documentary Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer’s Journey will be shown on October 11 at 11 am, 1 pm, 5 pm & 7 pm. Between the last two showings, Alan Goldberg AIA will talk on Modernism at 6 pm with a Wine & Cheese Reception. The film is shown in conjunction with the exhibit Pedro E. Guerrero: The Photographer of Mid-Century New Canaan now open at The New Canaan Historical Society. The exhibit includes 53 of Guerrero’s…

Please join the New Canaan Preservation Alliance to learn more about the Mead Park Brick Barn and why the NCPA strongly supports its restoration and repurposing!

A New Deal for the Arts: The Federal Art Project Era 1933-1943 opens at the New Canaan Historical Society on Friday, January 11 with a reception from 5-7pm. This exhibit includes large scale works by Justin Gruelle, George Avison, Liacita Gregg, Clifton Meek, Ralph Nelson and Ernest Albert, Jr., as well as documents, works on paper, posters, and historical information. Also included are photographs of numerous important murals that have been lost or destroyed. During the Depression of the 1930s,…

Betty Branch, a member of the Town’s Commission, will present a documentary film on the New Canaan residents who rescued and restored artwork from the Public Works Project and the works Project Administration at the New Canaan Historical Society on Sunday, February 10, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Following the film there will be a conversation on all that went in to saving these valuable pieces of art. This presentation is in connection with the current exhibit, A New Deal…

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the New Canaan Historical Society’s tea on Thursday, February 14th at 2 pm. Enjoy tea, champagne, refreshments and a performance by The Town Players of New Canaan. They will preview a scene from their upcoming play, “Gaslight,” written by British dramatist Patrick Hamilton in 1938, which opens February 22nd at the Powerhouse Theater. The New Canaan and Canaan Parish Chapters of the National Charity League will prepare and serve finger sandwiches and sweets. The cost is…

The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society is launching special children’s programs on Saturday mornings from 10 – 11 am. Mornings with Meredith led by Education Coordinator Meredith Salton is designed for children ages 4 to 8. Come for one or come for all. April 13th--Our Place New Canaan--Story time followed by Color New Canaan, activity and coloring book featuring local landmarks. Free to members/$5 non-members. May 4th--Mother's Day Workshop--Decorate a pot and plant a flower for a special Mother's…

The New Canaan Museum and Historical Society is stepping out with a big name change and a big party. Step into Summer on June 1 from 6-10 pm will be a wonderful opportunity to see the fresh face of the campus and enjoy a fabulous evening with live music by DogHouse, a whiskey and beer tasting in the Tavern of the 1764 Hanford-Silliman House, and catering by Libby Cooke. In addition, guests can preview the exhibition Shoes, designed and curated…

The Twelfth Annual Preservation Awards will be presented by the New Canaan Preservation Alliance at a Ceremonial Reception on Sunday June 9th at the New Canaan Historical Society. Selected by a jury of preservationists and board members of the Alliance, the winners will be presented certificates of honor. To be eligible for an Award, the property is viewed mainly from the street, as well-preserved buildings are considered a “Gift” to the community, appreciated by all who value New Canaan’s heritage.…

The official launch of Craig Donovan's campaign for First Selectman of New Canaan -- come meet the candidate! Suggested donation: $50 Leadership circle: $100

Rotary Club of New Canaan Annual Lobsterfest at the New Canaan Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at Walter Stewart's Market, Karl Chevrolet or from Rotary members.