The Ridgefield Library and its partners in the First Principles Committee have received a Quick Grant from Connecticut Humanities in the amount of $1,907 to support the program series, “What Does the First Amendment Mean Today?”
The series – which examines the text, history, and current state of the First Amendment - was created by the Ridgefield Library, the Ridgefield Historical Society, the League of Women Voters of Ridgefield, the Drum Hill Chapter of the DAR and Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center. The partners have developed four free educational programs exploring the concepts embodied in the First Amendment from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Programs will be held in September and October, both in person at the Ridgefield Library and via Zoom.
“We are so grateful for the funding received from Connecticut Humanities,” said Assistant Library Director Andy Forsyth. “This support allows the Ridgefield Library and its program partners to continue to satisfy our community’s demonstrated desire to learn, examine and discuss important issues through respectful discourse, and to speak freely about their concerns and hopes for the community and the nation.”
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants, partnerships, and collaborative programs. CTH projects, administration, and program development are supported by state and federal matching funds, community foundations and gifts from private sources. Learn more by visiting cthumanities.org.
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