May 8 Free for Kids at the Museum 2-4 p.m. This is an outdoor drop by event. You stop by, plants seeds and pick up materials to take home. Limited supply. Reserve at themillmuseum@gmail.com or First come, First Served. Wear masks. The Mill Museum, 411 Main Street, Willimantic.
May 16 Zoom in for Tea Program Theme: International Tea Day. Brew a cup of tea and join us for an entertaining and educational hour. 4 p.m. fee Reservation at themillmuseum@gmail.com
May 22 Picturing America: Our Country’s History in Art. Exhibit on Garden on the Bridge, 322 Main Street, Willimantic 2-5 p.m. Stroll by a series of images of nationally famous art that shares the story of American history. “This project seeks to enhance and strengthen the understanding of America’s history and founding principles.” A project of the National Endowment for the Humanities. themillmuseum@gmail.com
Sponsored by the Mill Museum. Donations support Museum. Masks required. Rain date Sunday. Millmuseum.org themillmuseum@gmail.com
May 29 Where They Stood: The Industrial Revolution: History 101 Second of three programs teaching American History through visiting local 19th century sites. A slow-paced out-of-doors walking tour lasts approximately 3 hours. 10:00 a.m. Fee. Drive, caravan or carpool on your own. Bring masks, water and snack. Itineraries with be emailed to people who preregister at themillmuseum@gmail.com