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SUMMARY:2026 Mum Festival Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:5th Annual\nMum Festival Photo Contest 2026\n  \nAs part of the Mum Festival season of events\, the Bristol Historical Society is excited to host a photo contest as part of this year’s Festival. Photos will be on display for your viewing pleasure in the Marquee Tent on the festival grounds. Photos judging will be done by a jury of local professional photographers. Awards will presented Sunday at 12 noon.  \nDownload 2026 Photo Contest Entry Form (pdf)\nRules:  \n1) Entrant must have taken the photo(s)\n2) Print sizes between 4×6 and 8×10\, they must be matted but not framed.\n3) Entrant self-selects category.\n4) Only one photo per category please.\n5) Entrant must write name and contact info on back of each photo.\n6) Photos to be dropped off at the Bristol Historical Society Museum any Wednesday or Saturday between 10am and 2pm in the month September\, or by appointment( Call Steve at 860-944-6567)\n7) Photos should be picked up Sunday 9/27 between 2pm and 5pm\, or by appointment ( Call Steve at 860-944-6567)\n8) Color photos and black and white photos will be judged together.\n9) Please note; due to frequent strong winds at the festival grounds\, photos will be mounted with 2-way tape. All effort will be made to remove the photo and matte carefully so they can be reused. \nDivisions and Categories: \nThere are two divisions\, Youth (0 to 17) and Adult (18 and up). There are nine categories to chose from: \n1) Portraits (formal and informal)\n2) Architecture\, landscapes and seascapes\n3) Action (sports\, kids at play\, etc.\, anything with movement.)\n4) Plants and Agriculture\n5) Animals\n6) Photos from previous Mum Festivals\,\n7) Candid\n8) Miscellaneous\n\n9) Edited with computer software \nAwards and Prizes:\n\nIn each division\, first and second place ribbons will be awarded in each category. Best in Show as determined by the jury of judges will receive a $25 gift card from a local business. \n\nContact info: \nEach year\, this contest is getting more and more popular\, so we are limiting your how many photos you can enter to one for each category. Thank you for your understanding.   For any questions\, please call or text Steve Vastola at 860-944-6567 or email him at Activities@BristolHistoricalSociety.org. \n 
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/2026-mum-festival-photo-contest/
LOCATION:Bristol Historical Society\, 98 Summer Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06011-1393\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bristol Historical Society,Mum Festival,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Mister Beach's Odyssey
DESCRIPTION:In 1902 Henry Lee Beach of Bristol\, a fellow historian\, took an 82-day trip across the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean and later a land tour across Europe.  Come along with Bob Adamczyk and discover one Bristol man’s amusing and sometimes sardonic views of the world and what it was like to travel in 1902.  This adventure is a prelude to the annual West Cemetery Lantern Tour walk on October 1-3.  An adventure into Bristol’s past awaits us all. \nDoors open at 6:30 and additional parking can be found in the rear of the building. The program is free to members\, with a suggested donation of $5 for others. Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/third-thursday-henry-beachs-trip-to-egypt/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260901T162543Z
CREATED:20260901T162543Z
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SUMMARY:West Cemetery Lantern Tour Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 2 and Saturday\, October 3! \nWith a Dress Rehearsal open to the public Friday\, October 1 at 7:30pm at BHS! \nThe West Cemetery Lantern Tour is returning on the first Friday and Saturday in October. This event is sponsored by the Bristol Cemetery Commission and the Bristol Historical Society. For those who have not attended in previous years\, during this evening guided walk through West Cemetery\, you will be introduced to notable cemetery “residents” who will share some of their history with attendees. This is an engaging way to spend an evening and learn a little Bristol history. \nTours will step off at 6:00pm\, 6:20pm\, 6:40pm\, 7:00pm\, 7:20pm\, 7:40pm\, and 8:00pm. The first tour is intended for those who prefer a daylight option. \nThe rain date for both days is October 4. If we have to use the rain date\, those have signed up will be notified by email and the change will be posted on our website and Facebook page. \nSuggested donation for the tours is $10. \nReservations for the tours are required and can be made online via Sign Up Genius: \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4AA9AA2DA7F58-65084458-copy#/ \nor by emailing president@bristolhistoricalsociety.org \nDRESS REHEARSAL: If you prefer to meet your cemetery residents inside\, we are inviting the public to a dress rehearsal on October 1 at 7:30 pm at the Bristol Historical Society at 98 Summer Street. We will have refreshments\, programs with information about the historical figures portrayed\, and a period for questions from the audience. (Please note: There is a meeting in our main event room at 6 and people will not be admitted to the dress rehearsal until it ends.) \nSuggested donation for both the regular tour and the dress rehearsal is $10. \nReservations for the Dress Rehearsal are recommended and can be made by calling 860-583-6309 or emailing president@bristolhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/west-cemetery-lantern-tour-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Bristol Historical Society\, 98 Summer Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06011-1393\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260901T162735Z
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SUMMARY:West Cemetery Lantern Tour - Friday
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 2 and Saturday\, October 3! \nWith a Dress Rehearsal open to the public Friday\, October 1 at 7:30pm at BHS! \nThe West Cemetery Lantern Tour is returning on the first Friday and Saturday in October. This event is sponsored by the Bristol Cemetery Commission and the Bristol Historical Society. For those who have not attended in previous years\, during this evening guided walk through West Cemetery\, you will be introduced to notable cemetery “residents” who will share some of their history with attendees. This is an engaging way to spend an evening and learn a little Bristol history. \nTours will step off at 6:00pm\, 6:20pm\, 6:40pm\, 7:00pm\, 7:20pm\, 7:40pm\, and 8:00pm. The first tour is intended for those who prefer a daylight option. \nThe rain date for both days is October 4. If we have to use the rain date\, those have signed up will be notified by email and the change will be posted on our website and Facebook page. \nSuggested donation for the tours is $10. \nReservations for the tours are required and can be made online via Sign Up Genius: \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4AA9AA2DA7F58-65084458-copy#/ \nor by emailing president@bristolhistoricalsociety.org \nDRESS REHEARSAL: If you prefer to meet your cemetery residents inside\, we are inviting the public to a dress rehearsal on October 1 at 7:30 pm at the Bristol Historical Society at 98 Summer Street. We will have refreshments\, programs with information about the historical figures portrayed\, and a period for questions from the audience. (Please note: There is a meeting in our main event room at 6 and people will not be admitted to the dress rehearsal until it ends.) \nSuggested donation for both the regular tour and the dress rehearsal is $10. \nReservations for the Dress Rehearsal are recommended and can be made by calling 860-583-6309 or emailing president@bristolhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/west-cemetery-lantern-tour-friday/
LOCATION:West Cemetery\, 49 Pound Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260901T162910Z
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SUMMARY:West Cemetery Lantern Tour - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 2 and Saturday\, October 3! \nWith a Dress Rehearsal open to the public Friday\, October 1 at 7:30pm at BHS! \nThe West Cemetery Lantern Tour is returning on the first Friday and Saturday in October. This event is sponsored by the Bristol Cemetery Commission and the Bristol Historical Society. For those who have not attended in previous years\, during this evening guided walk through West Cemetery\, you will be introduced to notable cemetery “residents” who will share some of their history with attendees. This is an engaging way to spend an evening and learn a little Bristol history. \nTours will step off at 6:00pm\, 6:20pm\, 6:40pm\, 7:00pm\, 7:20pm\, 7:40pm\, and 8:00pm. The first tour is intended for those who prefer a daylight option. \nThe rain date for both days is October 4. If we have to use the rain date\, those have signed up will be notified by email and the change will be posted on our website and Facebook page. \nSuggested donation for the tours is $10. \nReservations for the tours are required and can be made online via Sign Up Genius: \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4AA9AA2DA7F58-65084458-copy#/ \nor by emailing president@bristolhistoricalsociety.org \nDRESS REHEARSAL: If you prefer to meet your cemetery residents inside\, we are inviting the public to a dress rehearsal on October 1 at 7:30 pm at the Bristol Historical Society at 98 Summer Street. We will have refreshments\, programs with information about the historical figures portrayed\, and a period for questions from the audience. (Please note: There is a meeting in our main event room at 6 and people will not be admitted to the dress rehearsal until it ends.) \nSuggested donation for both the regular tour and the dress rehearsal is $10. \nReservations for the Dress Rehearsal are recommended and can be made by calling 860-583-6309 or emailing president@bristolhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/west-cemetery-lantern-tour-saturday/
LOCATION:West Cemetery\, 49 Pound Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260827T164043Z
CREATED:20260827T164043Z
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SUMMARY:Stamp & Postcard Show
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: \n\nStamp & postcard dealers\nDoor prizes\nKid’s area\nDisplay of art made from stamps\nBicentennial stamp display\nStamp collecting information\nCommemorative postmark from the USPS celebrating Bristol at the country’s 250th anniversary available\nPostcrossing Meetup noon to 2pm\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Bristol Historical Society\, the Manchester Philatelic Society\, and the Bristol America250 Committee \nFor more information\, call or text Steve Vastola (860-944-6567) or email s.j.vastola@gmail.com
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/stamp-postcard-show/
LOCATION:Bristol Historical Society\, 98 Summer Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06011-1393\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260326T061720Z
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Bristol's Musical Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Music has always been part of America’s heritage. “A Bristol Pop Music Time Machine” is an informative and entertaining program of songs that were well known in Bristol\, CT from the colonial era to the middle of the 20th century. The songs provide cultural context to various trends and events that were part of the city’s interesting history\, from early agricultural roots through the industrial era and to the days of modern media. This program will be presented by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. \nDoors open at 6:00 and additional parking can be found in the rear of the building. The program is free to members\, with a suggested donation of $5 for others. Refreshments will be served. \nRick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle develop and present theme-based music and history programs\, performing songs that give cultural insight into interesting times\, places and events in American history. Rick and Dawn carefully craft their vocals and accompaniment to sound as true to a song’s era or style as possible. Their vast repertoire includes music from the Colonial era to the present day. Rick and Dawn use these songs to illustrate the evolution of our nation’s culture and history in an informative and entertaining way.
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/third-thursday-bristols-musical-heritage/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T230000
DTSTAMP:20260909T154517Z
CREATED:20260909T154517Z
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SUMMARY:Dire Consequences Gaming Convention
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Dire Consequences Gaming Convention in its second year at The Bristol Historical Society. Presented by the BHS Gaming Club & Ribhian Games! \nD&D\, Call of Cthulhu\, Burn 2d6\, Enclave\, Heptaverse 2d10\, Unmatched\, Shadowdark\, Mothership\, Delta Green and others! \nSnacks\, coffee\, soft & adult beverages available. \nRegister here: \nhttps://tabletop.events/conventions/dire-consequences-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawUOQTJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6qyInj5eoIxVsF66D7y0NOc3YyvOytw3KgFvbKGthgHbG6F4_G64wuLVq5nw_aem_Wo2-6XK6RxS9W_jwSRagXg \nThanks to a grant from Bristol Rotary\, free registration is available for players under 21. Please contact Jay Messier for more details! \nFor More Info: \nJay Messier: 860-841-1141 seventhwarlord@yahoo.com
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/dire-consequences-gaming-convention/
LOCATION:Bristol Historical Society\, 98 Summer Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06011-1393\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T090000
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SUMMARY:Dire Consequences Gaming Convention
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Dire Consequences Gaming Convention in its second year at The Bristol Historical Society. Presented by the BHS Gaming Club & Ribhian Games! \nD&D\, Call of Cthulhu\, Burn 2d6\, Enclave\, Heptaverse 2d10\, Unmatched\, Shadowdark\, Mothership\, Delta Green and others! \nSnacks\, coffee\, soft & adult beverages available. \nRegister here: \nhttps://tabletop.events/conventions/dire-consequences-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawUOQTJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6qyInj5eoIxVsF66D7y0NOc3YyvOytw3KgFvbKGthgHbG6F4_G64wuLVq5nw_aem_Wo2-6XK6RxS9W_jwSRagXg \nThanks to a grant from Bristol Rotary\, free registration is available for players under 21. Please contact Jay Messier for more details! \nFor More Info: \nJay Messier: 860-841-1141 seventhwarlord@yahoo.com
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/dire-consequences-gaming-convention-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Historical Society\, 98 Summer Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06011-1393\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260326T062948Z
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Bristol Through the Years
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this program about Bristol during the last 250 years. This program will be presented by Tom Dickau. \nDoors open at 6:00 and additional parking can be found in the rear of the building. The program is free to members\, with a suggested donation of $5 for others. Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/third-thursday-bristol-through-the-years/
LOCATION:CT
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