Cheer Up, the Worst Is Yet to Come

The Barnum Museum 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Struggles and Triumphs – The Journey to Renewal When an EF1 tornado tore through downtown Bridgeport in 2010, the Barnum Museum suffered catastrophic damage. In an instant, one of Connecticut’s most treasured landmarks faced an uncertain future. What followed was not a matter of days or months, but a years-long journey marked by difficult decisions, […]

Mysterious Bridgeport: Wicked Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Bridgeport

The Barnum Museum 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

As twilight falls, history and legend walk side by side through downtown Bridgeport—where some stories are preserved in archives, and others refuse to stay buried. Join the Barnum Museum and author Michael J. Bielawa for a lantern-lit walking tour through the hidden and haunting stories of historic downtown Bridgeport. From Victorian-era crimes and unexplained phenomena […]