**The William Benton Museum of Art** opened officially in 1967, though its roots go back to the early 20th century and the days of the *Connecticut Agricultural College*, which evolved into the University of Connecticut. The original Museum building was constructed in 1920 and served as *The Beanery*, the campus’s main dining hall until the mid-1940s.

The Benton collection of more than 6,000 objects, dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries, includes paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, photographs, and sculptures.

Just us for a GUIDED TOUR of a special exhibition - "**Encounters with the Collection: Exploring America at 250**" which ties in with next year's nationwide celebration of the U.S. semiquincentennial. It draws on the museum’s holdings of American art to think broadly about how the very word “American” can be defined.

Highlights include landscapes and cityscapes by Ansel Adams, representations of Abraham Lincoln across different media, and a salon-style wall of portraits from the 18th century to the present.

**EVENT FEE:**

**$12.00** (MUST BE PAID ON MEETUP with your RSVP) - this fee covers the cost of our tour, PayPal fees and Meetup expenses.

**NO WAITING LIST:**

Meetup does not allow waiting lists for paid events, so if we run out of room, we'll send an e-mail notification if/when spots open up. These will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

**REFUNDS:**

Refunds (minus non-refundable PayPal fee) **may** be provided if you notify us within 7 days of the event, and we can find someone to take your spot.

**PARKING:**

Parking spaces in University lots are free to the public all day on weekends. Additional parking information will be sent to attendees prior to the event.

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We hope you can join us for this unique and educational tour!

Leslie Caromile

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