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SUMMARY:250 Ignition: Stars and Stripes: A Special Flag Day Display at Westerly Armory
DESCRIPTION:It’s another 250 Ignition event in Westerly\, where there’s something quietly powerful about seeing history laid out in front of you\, and the Stars and Stripes: A Special Flag Day Display at the Westerly Armory leans into that feeling. This exhibit brings together an impressive collection of American flags\, each representing a different moment\, meaning\, or chapter in the nation’s story. It’s not just about the stars and stripes you recognize… It’s about how that symbol has evolved and what it has stood for over time. \nAlongside the American flags\, the display includes a range of other significant flags tied to key events and ideas in U.S. history. Each piece adds another layer\, giving context to how identity\, conflict\, and unity have been expressed visually across generations. It’s the kind of exhibit that invites you to slow down a bit\, take a closer look\, and connect the dots between past and present. \nPresented by Westerly Armory Restoration\, Inc.\, the event is free to attend\, making it an easy addition to the day. Whether you’re stopping in out of curiosity or looking to spend some time with a piece of American history\, it offers a simple\, meaningful way to mark Flag Day.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/250-ignition-stars-and-stripes-a-special-flag-day-display-at-westerly-armory/
LOCATION:Westerly Armory\, 41 Railroad Ave\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westerly Armory
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SUMMARY:250 Ignition: Philip Freneau’s War Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:It’s another 250 Ignition even in Westerly: There’s a different kind of way to connect with history… not through artifacts or displays\, but through the words that captured it as it was happening. The Philip Freneau War Poetry Reading at the Westerly Public Library brings that perspective to life\, centered around one of the earliest voices of the American Revolution. Often called the “Poet of the American Revolution\,” Freneau’s work reflects the tension\, pride\, and uncertainty of a country finding its footing. \nPresented by Robert Madison and a group of three readers\, the program weaves together selections of Freneau’s war poetry with the historical context surrounding it. Timed to the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and just days before the sailing of the Bon Homme Richard\, the reading ties directly into pivotal moments of the Revolutionary era\, giving the words added weight and relevance. \nSet in the quiet\, reflective space of the library\, the event offers a slower\, more thoughtful experience—one that lets the language and meaning settle in. It’s a chance to hear history not just told\, but felt\, through the voice of someone who lived it.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/250-ignition-philip-freneaus-war-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, CT\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
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