Please join us for an insightful presentation: Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on Monday, November 10, 2025 from 6pm-7pm.

Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink.  Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get
a night’s lodging. Learn about how taverns were an essential part of every Connecticut town.

Presenter Natalie Belanger is the Public Programs Manager at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. She holds a B.A. in history from Smith College and an M.A. in women's history from the University of Maryland. She has worked in museum education for most of her career, and teaches history courses at CT State Community College.