Cultural Connections- Directory
Your Directory to arts and culture in Southeastern CT
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Alexey von Schlippe Gallery
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The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at UConn Avery Point organizes and hosts four art exhibitions each year. The exhibits feature either historical or contemporary art, and are planned with both the university and local communities in mind.
Avery Memorial Association
WebsiteThe Avery Memorial Association is a family genealogical organization which cares for the Memorial site of the Avery Hive, the first burial ground in Groton, and the Ebenezer Avery House, a makeshift hospital after the 1781 Battle at Fort Griswold.
Avery-Copp Museum
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Built c. 1800, the Avery-Copp House Museum is a time capsule of domestic life as experienced over the past 200 years. Our purpose is to engage the public in learning about the history of Groton and the surrounding community.
Barn for Artistic Youth
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The Barn for Artistic Youth provides school year and summer art lessons to all ages. Located in the heart of the village of Niantic, the BAY teaches drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture with lessons rich in art history and technique.
Blue Fire Stage Company
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We are a new nonprofit theatre company in Haddam. Our mission is to build a collaborative, diverse and accepting community through the arts and arts education. We strive to cultivate a love of theatre and astound our audiences with high quality performances and theatrical experiences.
Bridget K. Brown, StoryMatters, LLC

As an individual I am a Theatre professional - actress, playwright, director with over 30 years of experience.
As a business, I coach storytelling and public speaking. Also as the Artistic Director of Clinton Arts Council. We do Storytelling evenings.
Brookside Farm Museum
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Open: June- August, Friday-Sunday, 12 pm - 4 pm, or by appointment. Closed July 4th Weekend. On the National Historic Register as the Thomas Avery House, this Greek Revival farmhouse features mid-19th century life onward through the story of the Avery, Smith & Harris families. (Formerly known as the Smith-Harris House)
Carolyn Brodginski

The mountain dulcimer is an original American Folk instrument created by the Scots and Irish settled in Appalachia. It is a VERY easy instrument to learn how to play. Dulcimers provided for participants for this 90 minute workshop.
Chelsea Groton Bank
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For over 160 years, Chelsea Groton Bank has been committed to assisting individuals, families, businesses and communities grow and thrive. We offer checking and savings accounts, mortgage and equity loans, wealth management, business banking, commercial loans, lines of credit, financial education classes, and more.
City of New London Recreation (NL Rec)
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The City of New London Recreation Department provides recreation and leisure programs which are open to all residents in the City and seeks and supports participation by all citizens with a variety of interests and abilities.
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