Hartford Circus Fire

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Teens, Adults
Registration for this event will close on March 20, 2025 @ 6:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

In 1944, one of the worst fire disasters in American history occurred in Hartford. The circus fire has lived in the memories of survivors and the imaginations of Connecticans ever since. In this presentation, photos and artifacts from the Connecticut Museum’s collection will help tell the stories of that day. The presentation will examine the ways in which Connecticans have continued to identify, honor, and bring justice to the victims in the intervening decades.

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 Manchester Community College.

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By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

Photography/Recordings

Per the North Haven Memorial Library's Program Policy, the library reserves the right to to photograph/record individuals and groups attending library services and programs. These photos and/or videos may be used for promotional purposes. Participants may request from a staff member that their image, or that of their child, not be used by the Library for these purposes.


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