# Event Details

- **Event Name**: La Isla and the Silver City: Puerto Rican Migration to Meriden
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: This lecture explores the powerful story of how Puerto Rican families came to shape the social, cultural, and economic life of Meriden, Connecticut. This lecture traces migration from the island to the “Silver City” in the mid-20th century, examining the forces that drew workers north, the neighborhoods they built, and the challenges and opportunities they encountered. Through photographs, personal stories, and local history, the program highlights the vital role Puerto Rican residents played in Meriden’s industries, civic life, and cultural traditions—revealing how their journey enriched the city and continues to influence Meriden today. Be sure to reserve your spot.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/meriden/la-isla-and-the-silver-city-puerto-rican-migration-to-meriden/200029466269057
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/la-isla-and-the-silver-city-puerto-rican-migration-to-meriden?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=meriden-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Meriden
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 41 West Main Street, Meriden, CT, United States, Connecticut 06451
- **lat**: 41.5385
- **long**: -72.80398
- **full address**: 41 West Main Street, Meriden, CT, United States, Connecticut 06451

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Meriden Historical Society (https://allevents.in/org/meriden-historical-society/13881018)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 41 West Main Street, Meriden, CT, United States, Connecticut 06451
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Meriden Historical Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about La Isla and the Silver City: Puerto Rican Migration to Meriden ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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