Whitney Literary Society Debuts at New Haven Museum
Schedule
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510 | New Haven, CT
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While July 4, 1776, is considered the birthdate of America, it is the events prior to and since that define much of our shared history. On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., the New Haven Museum will debut the Whitney Literary Society, an informal, bimonthly book discussion delving into that colorful history, and focus largely on New Haven which was once the center of governance, education, trade, and culture in Connecticut. Free with museum admission. Registration is required, register here: simpletix.com/e/historic-new-haven-trials-and-so-much-more-tickets-250791
Snow date Thursday, February 5, 2026.
“This book group is ideal for New Haven enthusiasts who are eager to explore the city’s history and want to experience that history firsthand with original documents and manuscripts,” says Librarian Emma Norden, who researched and developed the project. Each Whitney Literary Society event will include a discussion of a book and either an up-close viewing of materials in the New Haven Museum’s vast collection, a visit from an author, or a guided tour of a related exhibit. Visitors may register to read and discuss any or all of the books.
The year-long series will progress through the Puritan, colonial, and industrial eras into more contemporary New Haven history.
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