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Gaelynn Lea Returns!

Sunday, April 19, 7-8:30 PM

An intimate author talk & concert

Celebrating her forthcoming memoir, this special event marks Gaelynn Lea's third visit to Stanley-Whitman House. Blending storytelling, conversation, and music, the evening invites guests into a thoughtful and inspiring exchange with this acclaimed musician and disability-rights activist.

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A Tale of Two Coats: Colonel John Durkee and Connecticut's Revolution

Sunday, May 17, 2-3:30 PM

Historian Dayne Rugh portrays Col. John Durkee in costume, then presents his biography of this forgotten Connecticut Revolutionary hero.

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Lebanon Towne Militia Encampment at Stanley-Whitman House

Saturday, May 30, 12-4 PM

Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia, Co. 1775 returns for a full afternoon of military drills, civilian trades, hearth cooking, music, and more.

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The LiberTea Party

Saturday, June 20, 2-4 PM

Join us for a festive afternoon of tea, history, and community!

A traditional tea service will be followed by a living history experience with Martha Cowles, and a guided garden tour exploring plants essential to colonial life. Seating is limited to forty guests.

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