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America’s 250th

The Avon Library is working in conjunction with Avon’s 250th Coordinating Committee to plan events and programs to celebrate this anniversary.

(Avon resident Shane Leighton created Avon’s 250th logo)

For a complete listing of town-wide events, click here

March–July 2025: History display case exhibit at the library, We Are The Sons of Freedom

July 1-July 31, 2025: The American Revolution: Artifacts & Stories from Across Connecticut, on display in the Art Gallery.

July 2025, Thursday evenings: The American Revolution is Coming! Three part history lecture series with Dr. Matthew Warshauer, CCSU. Details and register here

Monday, July 14 at 6:30 pmAngelica: Author Event with Molly Beer (in-person). Celebrate a women-centric view of revolution through the life of Angelica Schuyler Church, Alexander Hamilton’s influential sister-in-law. Books will be for sale at this event. Register here

Tuesday, August 12 at 2:00 pm, War at Home: The Battle of Ridgefield (In-Person Event). History lecture by educators from Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center. Register here

Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm. War Without Mercy: Author Event with Mark Edward Lender. (Virtual)  Drawing on vivid contemporary accounts, this is a fascinating exploration of how and why the Revolutionary War descended into a brutal existential struggle.  Register here

Completed 2025 events:

From Trenton to Yorktown: Virtual Author Event with John R. Maass; virtual event was held on 2/19/25

Shots Heard Around the World: Virtual Author Event with John Ferling; virtual event was held on 4/9/25.

 

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