“Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln” Exhibition Opening Reception

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Name: “Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln” Exhibition Opening Reception
Date: September 19, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Website: https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/wide-awakes-opening-reception/
Event Description:

Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest special exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.

During a time of deep political division and fears of a civil war, five young men from Hartford, Connecticut formed a campaign organization that became a nationwide movement and helped elect a president. The exhibition tells the story of the Wide Awakes, and the impact of their political organization.

This event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 6 pm.?Refreshments will be served. 

Please let us know if you will be able to join us! RSVP by September 16th through our website.

Location:
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
1 Elizabeth Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, September 19 @ 6 - 7:30 pm
Contact Information:
sskeels@connecticutmuseum.org
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Fees/Admission:
free and open to the public
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