People’s pays museum admission
A long time ago in saltwater shallows not very far away, Native Americans and Europeans met and the great gears that would become modern America began turning.
In honor of the 375th anniversary of Fairfield”™s founding, Bridgeport-based People”™s United Bank ”” no neophyte itself at 172 years old ”” will sponsor free admission at the Fairfield Museum and History Center every Monday and Tuesday in 2014.
“People”™s United Bank has been a longtime and generous supporter of the museum and its educational programming for families throughout this area,” said Mike Jehle, executive director, Fairfield Museum and History Center on Beach Road in Fairfield. “Its sponsorship will help ensure as many visitors as possible can enjoy our exhibits and events.”
“Our 172-year history and the history of the Town of Fairfield have always been closely intertwined,” said Armando Goncalves, senior vice president and market president, People”™s United Bank. “We hope that this sponsorship will afford many people the opportunity to visit the Fairfield Museum and learn more about our wonderful heritage.”
The Fairfield Museum and History Center welcomes more than 16,000 visitors annually and provides educational programming to more than 5,000 students. Currently on view is the hands-on exhibition “Creating Community: Exploring 375 Years of Our Past” featuring Native American and Revolutionary War items, plus maps showing the area”™s changes over time. The oldest object is a Bible from 1608.
People”™s United will cover the cost of regular admission ”” $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors ”” for all museum visitors Mondays and Tuesdays.
People”™s maintains 410 retail locations in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Through its subsidiaries, People”™s United Financial provides equipment financing, brokerage and insurance services.