That’s Weird!

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

An ordinary-looking map with a sinister surprise. Earrings made of human hair. A piece of a revered Connecticut tree carved in the shape of a….ham? Museums are full of objects that make staff and visitors say, “Huh?”. But what makes these objects so strange to us?  What makes an object “weird”? This presentation explores some of the […]

Rosie the Riveter

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

“Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic symbol of working women during World War II. What was it really like for them? We’ll look at propaganda posters, art, music, photos, and hear real-life accounts of Connecticut women who worked for victory in the war. A picture containing text, person, book, person.