Cultural Connections- Directory
Your Directory to arts and culture in Southeastern CT
Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art and Performance
Creative Ground WebsiteEC-CHAP is a member-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization representing an important cultural resource serving communities and visitors to Eastern CT.
Epicure Brewing
WebsiteEpicure Brewing is a destination craft brewery and taproom located in historic downtown Norwich, Connecticut.
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Essex Library Association
WebsitePublic library for the town of Essex and villages of Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton.
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
WebsiteThe Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is a unique historic attraction in the Connecticut River Valley. Taking people on exciting excursions through the Connecticut River Valley, the steam locomotive pulls vintage coaches through New England towns and the riverboat takes visitors past historic landmarks.
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
WebsiteThe Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is the nation's preeminent theater development center. The O'Neill is dedicated to the creation of innovative new works and support of artists, enriching the lives of artists, students, teachers, and audiences.
Expressiones Cultural Center Inc.
WebsiteExpressiones is a non profit Latino cultural center dedicated to providing the community with quality artistic programming. Expressiones celebrates diversity by inspiring the community to immerse themselves in the music, art, and customs of our multicultural population.
Florence Griswold Museum
Creative Ground WebsiteCalled “Giverny in Connecticut” by the Wall Street Journal and a “must-see” by the Boston Globe, the Museum features the restored Florence Griswold House, a gallery for changing exhibitions, education and landscape centers, a restored artist’s studio, thirteen acres along the Lieutenant River, and gardens.
Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce
WebsiteThe Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce serves as the business voice for Groton, Stonington and Mystic. We sponsor and facilitate community events, promote local business and the regional tourism industry, are a resource for small business owners, and provide opportunities for community involvement.
Groton Public Library
WebsiteThe Groton Public Library brings people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and strengthen our community. Area residents have access to materials in a wide variety of formats, research assistance, programs and partnerships providing instructive and cultural experiences.
Historic Stonington
WebsiteThe Stonington Historical Society was founded in 1895 and operates three historic museums/libraries: Old Lighthouse Museum (1840), Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House (1851), and the Woolworth Library & Research Center. Our mission is to preserve, interpret, and celebrate the history of all of Stonington. Historic Stonington is dedicated to illuminating the more than 350 years of history of the Town of Stonington, located in the southeastern corner of Connecticut. We offer records of the lives and fortunes of colonial settlers, blockade runners, ship captains, whale hunters, patriots, explorers, artists, and writers.
Ignite Thames River
WebsiteIgnite, a program of Thames River Innovation Place, fosters educational initiatives and community outreach to promote talent cultivation, job creation and economic growth in the region. Partnering with CURE Innovation Commons (Groton) and Spark Makerspace (New London), Ignite stimulates creativity, entrepreneurship, connectivity and innovation.
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
WebsiteISAAC is an independent, non-profit, public charter school located in New London, Connecticut since 1997. ISAAC serves 270 middle school students from 13 towns throughout Southeastern Connecticut. ISAAC inspires students through the arts, communication and exploration to be courageous citizens who are difference makers.
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
WebsiteThe Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center is a non-profit performing arts organization located in a historic building in Old Saybrook. The Kate presents music, theater, opera, dance, comedy, film, and children’s programming. A small museum honoring Katharine Hepburn is located in the lobby.
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