Smiler from Barnum Museum . . .

2010 Marks the 200th Anniversary of P.T. Barnum’s Birthday

Phineas Taylor Barnum

(July 5, 1810 – April 7, 1891)

On January 13, 2010

hear a fascinating talk in Hartford, CT

by the Executive Director of the Barnum Museum

to learn the details of:

The Man, the Myth, and the Legend

On Wednesday, January 13th, at noon at the Old State House, Kathy Maher, Executive Director and Curator of the Barnum Museum will be the featured presenter at Connecticut’s Old State House lunchtime lecture series; “And Justice for Some: Race and Controversy at Connecticut’s Old State House.”

The free lecture focuses on some of the most important stories in Connecticut's quest for civil rights. The program includes: a presentation by an expert on the topic followed by a discussion on how it has affected our lawmakers today. All lectures will be held from noon to 1 PM and are free to the public.

In this hour, Ms. Maher will explore the many sides of P.T. Barnum and bring his spirit back to the Old State House where he once served as a State Representative from the Bridgeport area. The name alone conjures ideas of imagination and extravagance. Known to most of the world as the Great American Showman, P. T. Barnum did more than create shows of curiosities and oddities. P. T. Barnum embraced the dream of a truly democratic nation, and in doing so, inspired a new American society to reach beyond the limits of ordinary expectations and to see the world as a place of opportunity and wonder.

Boxed lunches are available for $10 or bring your own.

Boxed lunch options are:

(1) Ham/turkey/tuna salad/chicken salad sandwich on a roll with pickle, chips, cookie and drink. or (2) Garden salad with grilled chicken, chicken salad or tuna salad and drink.

To find out more information or to place an order for a boxed lunch, call (860) 522-6766, ext. 11. Lunch orders must be made by 4 PM on January 12th, 2010.

Connecticut’s Old State House

800 Main Street

Hartford, CT 06103
Call 860-522-6766, ext. 11

or visit www.ctoldstatehouse.org

No charge for the lecture, but bring your own lunch or order a boxed lunch.