As the wedding season begins, join us with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History for a look back at the history of wedding ceremonies and attire. From colonial to modern times, how did Connecticans tie the knot? How did they celebrate? What did they wear? And how did some of our cherished wedding customs originate? This program uses CMCH’s extensive collection of wedding clothing, accessories, photographs and prints to examine some of our ideas about what makes a “traditional” wedding, and what those traditions reveal about how ideas about marriage have changed through the years.
Speaker Bio
Natalie Belanger is the Adult 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.
Registration is required to attend this program.
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