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A Connecticut garnet mineral on display in the Smithsonian, memberships go on sale at Crush Fitness in Southington, Wheel of Fortune Live is coming to Mohegan Sun, Nathan Hale Homestead is hosting a Nathan Hale family reunion, Connecticut State Library’s America 250 exhibit opens next week rounds out our top 5 visited articles this week.

Almandine (NMNH C2731) on a white background. — Catalog number NMNH C2731, almandine, from the Smithsonian National Gem and Mineral Collection, Department of Mineral Sciences at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. This specimen is a gift of Frederick A. Canfield.

Catalog record EZID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3037fdc91-ae27-4a84-8a4e-a27c70d7104c

Smithsonian exhibition opens in Washington featuring almandine garnet mineral from Connecticut

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History opened a new exhibition last week titled From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage. The 5,000-square-foot exhibition commemorates America’s 250th anniversary by displaying more than 600 rare objects and specimens. The featured artifacts represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories, drawn from a total collection of more than 148 million items.

Crunch Fitness in Southington announced memberships go on sale on June 27 — Photo via Crunch Fitness Southington

Crunch Fitness announces membership sales for new Southington facility

Fitness Holdings North America has begun the equipment installation phase at the new Crunch Fitness facility located at 774 Queen Street in Southington. The upcoming gym marks the company’s 54th franchise location and represents the first Crunch Fitness establishment to operate within Hartford County.

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Wheel a fortune live at mohegan sun in October 2026

Wheel of Fortune Live tour will stop at Mohegan Sun in October

Sony Pictures Television and Right Angle Entertainment have announced that the Wheel of Fortune Live tour will stop at Mohegan Sun this fall. The production is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 at The Cabaret Theatre. Both performances are set to begin at 8:00 p.m. as part of a 60-city national tour.

Nathan Hale Homestead, East Haddam, Connecticut photo via Connecticut Landmarks

Nathan Hale Homestead invites descendants to upcoming Connecticut family reunion

The Nathan Hale Homestead will host a Hale Family Reunion on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Connecticut Landmarks museum is inviting individuals who can trace their ancestry to the Coventry Hales, as well as anyone interested in the family’s genealogy. The event offers opportunities to learn about different branches of the family tree, review available genealogical resources, connect with other descendants, and tour the historic house museum.

Connecticut state library America 250 exhibit from July 2026 - July 2027

Connecticut State Library to host yearlong historical exhibit for America 250 commemoration

The Museum of Connecticut History has announced a new yearlong exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Titled Connecticut’s Revolution, the exhibit examines how local residents influenced and were affected by the events of the American Revolution. The installation is located within the Connecticut State Library building at 231 Capitol Avenue in Hartford.

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ICYMI: Our top 5 articles of the week

ICYMI: Our top 5 visited articles of the week