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Welcome to Pequot Library
Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory
Current Exhibition
History You Can Hold
Special Collections
Our Mission
Bringing literature, music, art, science, and the humanities to our community, our mission extends far beyond most traditional lending libraries. A small gem to be discovered, Pequot Library is a vibrant programming library where visitors of all ages arrive for high-impact cultural events and leave enriched and inspired.
Current Exhibition
Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory
Drawing on archival photographs, newspapers, and correspondence, Beyond the Battlefield examines how narratives of the Pequot War have been constructed, contested, and reshaped over time. The exhibition reveals the complex interplay between history, memory, identity, and power—raising important questions about who gets remembered, how, and why.
Pequot Library and its special collections are often called “a treasure,” and for good reason. Rare books and manuscripts have been at the heart of our library since 1889.
Special Collections
That’s when the founders set their minds to building a spectacular collection of Early Americana that would document American exploration, the colonial era, revolutionary period, and early republic
Plan Your Visit
Serving readers of all ages, our dynamic calendar of first-rate arts and literary programs and events educates and entertains a broad audience. We curate multiple exhibitions during the year that highlight and explore rare books, manuscripts, and archives from our Special Collections of approximately 30,000+ items.
In conjunction with our exhibitions, we organize guided tours and educational programs for K–12 students throughout the area, including Fairfield and Bridgeport. Here are some helpful details to plan your visit to Pequot Library!
