Curious about the history behind your house in Fairfield or the surrounding area? Drop by the Fairfield Museum’s Research Library to learn how to research your house with our Librarian Ed Surato. Discover the wide variety of materials available at our library, including photographs, maps, manuscripts, newspapers, and land records. Feel free to also send […]
Fashion is as much about the body as it is about clothes. The right garments, made from the right materials and trimmings that were accessorized smartly, had to be worn, used, and displayed in a manner that confirmed your status, or else hid your attempts at aspiration. As a result, restraint in how the body […]
Cornelius Vanderbilt, nicknamed “the Commodore,” was an interesting personality. His investments in the rapidly growing railroad industry in the 1800s led to an empire. Join financial historian John E. Herzog to dive into the story of Vanderbilt and learn more about the New York Central Railroad, which serves as the foundation of today’s local Metro-North […]