Florence Griswold Museum
calendar of Events
Join us for our exciting offerings. Reservations required unless otherwise noted. Call (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or frontdesk@flogris.org.
A "*" designates a child-friendly event.
Every Sunday
1-5pm
*Free Hands On Fun
Free with Museum admission
No reservations required
Every Sunday visitors are encouraged to try their hand painting plein air, in the open air, just like the Lyme Art Colony artists. Painters are given brushes, palette, paint, canvas, and a smock and are sent to paint down by the river or in Miss Florence's garden. All ages and skill levels welcome. There are also hands-on art projects, books, games and puzzles to enjoy. A great way to spend the day.
 Friday, April 4
6:30pm
Playing the Acoustic Blues: An Evening with Dan Stevens
Join us for an evening of blues as musician Dan Stevens shares his acoustic
guitar music in a 45 minute concert. Drinks and light fare included.
Space is limited - sign up now!
Tickets: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members
Reservations required (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or frontdesk@flogris.org
 Thursday, April 10
7pm
The Nature-Inspired Songs of Connecticut’s Master Composer Charles Ives
Neely Bruce, Musician and Professor of Music and American Studies, Wesleyan University
Fee: $12 (members $10)
The songs inspired by nature and landscape of Connecticut-born composer Charles Ives are explained and showcased in this gallery concert using the Museum’s recently acquired 1900 Steinway piano. Join us for an evening of history, music, and song as a distinguished and talented gathering of Ives aficionados share their expertise and passion with this special collection of songs by America’s finest composer of concert music.
Lecture Series
Connecticut Landmark's Collectors Series
The Patrons and Their Passions
Co-Sponsored by the Florence Griswold Museum
Reservations through Connecticut Landmarks required. Call (860) 247-8996, ext. 10. Single lecture fee: $10 ($8 for FGM members); $40 for series of 4 ($25 for FGM members)
Thursday, March 27
2pm
Lecture #1: Collecting for the Nation, Struggling Against the Truth of History: Francis Patrick Garvan (1875-1937) and George Dudley Seymour (1859-1945)
Dr. Catherine Whalen, Assistant Professor, Bard Graduate Center for Studies
in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture
Thursday, April 3
2pm
Lecture #2: The Whittemores and the French Impressionists
Ann Smith, Project Director, Mattatuck Museum
Thursday, April 10
2pm
Lecture #3: The Case for Incoherence: The Cartin Collection and The LeWitt Collection
Steven Holmes, Curator of The Cartin Collection
Thursday, April 17
2pm
Lecture #4: Collecting Art in Victorian Connecticut: Elizabeth Colt and Robbins Battell William Hosley, Executive Director of the New Haven Museum & Historical Society
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