The Way We Worked Opening

YOU’RE INVITED TO A SPECIAL EVENT IN SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT!

THE WAY WE WORKED OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, November 7
6 pm – 8 pm
Groton Public Library
Don’t miss your last chance to see this Smithsonian exhibit at a Connecticut location!

The Way We Worked traces historic changes in the American workforce and explores how work became a central element in American culture.

Opening Ceremony Program
Moderated by Harriet Jones of WNPR

National Anthem

Welcome by Mayor of the Town of Groton, Rita Schmidt

Introduction of CT at Work by Scott Wands of CT Humanities

‘Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future of Work’ in SECT featuring brief remarks by:
     Glenn Gordinier of Mystic Seaport
     Bob Mills of Norwich Community Development Corporation
     Scott Bates of the Center for National Policy

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Exhibition Opens

Music provided by the United States Coast Guard Band Woodwind Quintet. Refreshments provided by Ella T. Grasso Technical High School Culinary Arts Department.

The exhibit is free and open to the public from November 8 through December 21.
For more information, call 860-441-6750.

Visit www.CultureSECT.org for more information and a complete listing of regional events. Calendar of events.

CONNECTICUT AT WORK
Connecticut at Work is a year-long conversation on the past, present and future of work in the lives of Connecticut residents presented by Connecticut Humanities. Connecticut at Work in southeastern CT is sponsored by The Day.