exhibit looks at jfk's ties to state

Tue., Nov 18

The Ethnic Heritage Center presents "JFK & His Ties to Connecticut," an exhibit portraying President John F. Kennedy's life, administration, and death, with a special emphasis on his many personal and political ties to Connecticut.

Kennedy, who was assassinated 45 years ago on Nov. 22, 1963, attended secondary school in Connecticut and visited the state many times before and during his presidency. Among the items on display are materials from his time as a student at Canterbury School in New Milford and The Choate School in Wallingford; items documenting Kennedy's connections with  Connecticut Democrats such as Abraham Ribicoff, Chester Bowles, and Richard C. Lee during his years in the Senate; material pertaining to  Kennedy's visit to New Haven in June 1962 to accept an honorary degree at Yale University; photographs and news stories of a campaign trip Kennedy made to the state in October 1962, and much more. 

The exhibit, which runs through January 2009, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m., and other times by appointment. Admission and parking are free. Call (203) 392-6126 for more information.