Wilton Library/WHS Scholarly Series: Connecticut Creativity: Vision + Imagination + Inspiration with Kathleen Maher

In the 14th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, this 5-part scholarly lecture series held virtually focuses on the theme of “Connecticut Creativity.” In this lecture, “The Greatest Showman – Fiction vs Fact! The REAL Story Behind the REEL Story,” Kathleen Maher will captivate guests with an engaging journey through key elements in the P.T. Barnum movie. Maher will expand on the tales set in the screenplay and reveal the truth to the remarkable stories of struggle and triumph that are even more fantastic. Maher is celebrating 22 years at the historic Barnum Museum where she is Executive Director. The moderator is Steve Hudspeth. The program is sponsored by Rebecca Lin. This program is being hosted by the Wilton Historical Society. No charge; donations welcome. Registration required for each individual session in order to receive the live stream links. Visit the Wilton Library website for additional dates, topic and speaker details, and registration.