The American Museum of Tort Law

10/09/2026

Not to be missed event presented by the Wi******er Historic Commission! Saturday at 3:00 PM at the American Museum of Tort Law! Register free online:
https://www.tortmuseum.org/event/from-colonies-to-independence-songs-of-americas-transition-with-rick-spencer-and-dawn-indermuehle/

10/01/2026

From Colonies to Independence: Songs of America’s Transition 🇺🇸
Join us at the American Museum of Tort Law on Saturday, October 10 at 3:00 PM for a special afternoon of music and history presented by the Wi******er Historic Commission!
Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will bring the story of America’s transition from colonies to independence to life through the songs and music of the era. Come early or stay after for a tour of the Museum and learn how the law works.⚖️
American Museum of Tort Law
654 Main Street, Winsted, CT
Saturday, October 10, 2026
3:00 PM
Donations Encouraged
Come enjoy an afternoon that brings local history, American history, and music together. We hope to see you there!

09/25/2026

The American Museum of Tort Law will be closed on September 26th due to the weather. We plan on reopening on Sunday, September 27th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Plan your visit to learn how the law works for Sunday and check out our 20% off all merchandise special to welcome fall.⚖️🍁

09/20/2026

Get out of the rain and stop by the American Museum of Tort Law. The gift shop is STOCKED!

We’ve got exciting new merchandise, iconic Museum favorites, and plenty of unique gifts for the law lover, history buff, or curious shopper in your life. Come check out what’s new and take a tour! Learn how the law works and you might just find something you can’t leave without! ⚖️

09/12/2026

🎬 TONIGHT’S SCREENING IS SOLD OUT!

We’re thrilled by the response to tonight’s screening of Coyote vs. Acme at the American Museum of Tort Law!

Please note that we have reached full capacity and will not be able to accept walk-ins at the door.

Thank you to everyone who reserved a spot. We’re looking forward to a fun night at the Museum!

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage, compassion, and humanity shown in the face of unimaginable loss.

Twenty-five years later, we remember those who never came home, the families who carry their memory, and all whose lives were forever changed.

09/09/2026

The rumors are true and the seats are filling up quickly! Secure your spot on our website today! 💣⚖️
www.tortmuseum.org

The American Museum of Tort Law is hosting a special screening of “Coyote vs. Acme,” the long-awaited, animated courtroom comedy that was shelved years ago and never released.

09/07/2026

Just a reminder that we are open today until 3:00 PM. Stop by and learn how the law works!!!⚖️. 20% off all merchandise to celebrate Labor Day!🇺🇸

Celebrate those who work hard all year with the American Museum of Tort Law with 20% off all merchandise all weekend long. We are also open on Monday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM with free ice cream for all that visit.

09/07/2026

Spend Labor Day with Ralph Nader and Busboys and Poets present Galvanizing Labor Day for a specific Workers’ Compact!!!

This event will be held on Labor Day, September 7th, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET. This forum will be held at the Busboys and Poets located at 2021 14th St, NW Washington, D.C. 20009. Good food and beverage will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public; advance registration is required. Please register at https://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/galvanizing-labor-day-for-a-workers-compact/ #

Ralph Nader and Busboys and Poets present Galvanizing Labor Day for a specific Workers’ Compact (see: Ralph Nader’s Compact for American Workers and Robert Reich’s 10-Point Plan To Make America Affordable). This event will feature discussions of how unions can maximize the impact of Labor Day to mobilize workers and voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and afterwards. This critical forum – free admission, advance registration required – will feature presentations from leading figures in the labor movement making the case for taking control of our country back from the corporatists who dominate our nation’s political economy.

Confirmed Speakers include:

Ralph Nader, Consumer Advocate, lawyer, and author (live via streamyard)
Damon Silvers, Visiting Professor of Practice in Labour Markets and Innovation at University College London’s Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) and former Director of Policy and Special Counsel for the AFL-CIO (live via streamyard)
Robert Reich, UC Berkeley Professor and former United States Secretary of Labor
Gene Bruskin, Labor Activist and founder of Labor Network for Ceasefire
Chris Townsend, Former United Electrical Workers (UE) Washington representative and founder of the Labor Organizing School
Bill Meade, Executive Director of Fight For A Living Wage.
Theresa Amato, Principal of Amato PLLC will moderate the program. Amato is the first woman in U.S. history to manage two high-profile presidential campaigns outside the two major parties—Ralph Nader’s 2000 and 2004 campaigns.
This will be a hybrid event with both remote and in-person

https://nader.org/2026/09/04/news-release-conference-to-feature-labor-leaders-activists/

Ralph Nader and Busboys and Poets Present: Galvanizing Labor Day for a Workers’ Compact NEWS RELEASE FOR RELEASE Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10:00 AM FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ralph Nader, 202-387-8030 or [email protected] Conference to feature Labor Leaders, Activists Ralph Nader and Busboys an...

09/06/2026

A few of Winsted’s hotspots!