The U.S. & Cuba: 250 Years of Change – What’s Next?

Thu Jun 11 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

Pequot Library | Fairfield

The World Affairs Council of Connecticut
Publisher/HostThe World Affairs Council of Connecticut
The U.S. & Cuba: 250 Years of Change \u2013 What\u2019s Next?
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The World Affairs Council of Connecticut and the Pequot Library host Amb. Jeffrey DeLaurentis, former US Charge d'affaires in Havana in 2015
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From the early days of the republic to today’s headlines, the story of U.S.–Cuba relations is a window into the evolution of American foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere. This is a story of empire, revolution, crisis, and diplomacy—and it is far from over.

Join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and Pequot Library for a unique opportunity to explore Cuba’s past, present, and future with Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis, a central figure in the 2015 restoration of diplomatic relations and the first U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Havana since 1961.

How has U.S.-Cuba relationship fundamentally changed over 250 years – and where is it headed next? RSVP to find out.


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Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave, Southport

Tickets: No Charge, Suggested $20 Donation


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Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Avenue, Fairfield, United States

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