Upcoming Events
John Mills Interviewed on “The Wheelhouse“
On Wednesday August 26, 2027, John Mills will appear on WNPR’s “The Wheelhouse“ hosted by Frankie Graziano.
Book talk at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
On Thursday August 27, 2026 at 6pm, John Mills will be at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown, Connecticut for a talk and book signing!
“Reverence“ to Premiere at Columbia Maryland Film Festival
Reverence: Reclaiming the Forgotten, the award-winning documentary by Connecticut historian, author, genealogist, and filmmaker John Mills, has been officially selected for the 2026 Columbia Maryland Film Festival where it will make its World Premiere on Friday, September 7, 2026.
“Reverence“ Showing at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival
Reverence: Reclaiming the Forgotten, the award-winning documentary by Connecticut historian, author, genealogist, and filmmaker John Mills, has been officially selected for the 2026 Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival where it will make its Ohio Premiere on Friday, September 19, 2026.
Lecture: Stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots
On Sunday September 20, 2026 at 1pm, John Mills will be giving a talk at the Fairfield Museum in Fairfield, Connecticut.
100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala & Awards!
On September 25, 2026 at 7pm, John Mills will be honored at the 100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala and Awards!
“Reverence“ Showing at the San Antonio Black Intl. Film Festival
Reverence: Reclaiming the Forgotten, the award-winning documentary by Connecticut historian, author, genealogist, and filmmaker John Mills, has been officially selected for the 2026 San Antonio Black International Film Festival where it will make its Texas Premiere on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Lecture: Stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots
On October 10, 2026 at 4pm, John Mills will be giving a talk at the Cornwall Historical Society in Cornwall, Connecticut.
Book talk at Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT
On Thursday November 12, 2026 at 5pm, John Mills will be at Bank Square Books in Mystic, Connecticut for a talk and book signing!
2nd Annual 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment Memorial Walk
To honor the 161st anniversary of this historic parade, the Alex Breanne Corporation in collaboration with Connecticut's Old State House is organizing a memorial walk, following the exact footsteps of the soldiers during the Hartford parade of 1865.
Lecture: Connecticut, Color and the Fight for Freedom
On February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm, John Mills will be giving a lecture for the Manchester Public Library in Manchester, CT.
Place Theater CommUNITY Spotlight Series with John Mills
On April 14, 2027 at 1pm, John Mills will be giving a talk at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut!
Lecture: Stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots
On August 13, 2026 at 2pm, John Mills will be giving a talk at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut.
Barnes & Noble Book Signing
On June 27, 2026 at 1pm, John Mills will be at Barnes & Noble in West Hartford, Connecticut for a book signing!
Lecture for the Winsted Soldiers' Monument Commission
On June 20, 2026 at 1pm, John Mills will be giving a lecture for the Winsted Soldiers' Monument Commission
From Revolution to Juneteenth: Connecticut's Black Patriots and the Long Road to Freedom
On Friday June 19, 2026 at 6pm, John Mills will be giving a talk on the green of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Middletown, CT.
Middletown Juneteenth Celebration
On June 19, 2026 at around Noon, John Mills will be speaking as part of the Middletown, CT Juneteenth festival.
Lecture: Connecticut, Color and the Fight for Freedom
On June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm, John Mills will be giving a lecture for the Groton Public Library.
Lecture at UCFS Healthcare in Norwich, CT
On June 15, 2026 at Noon, John Mills will be giving a lecture for UCFS Healthcare in Norwich, CT.
Lecture: Stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots
On June 6, 2026 at 4pm, John Mills will be giving a talk at the Ashbel Woodward Museum in Franklin, Connecticut.
Lecture: Stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots
On May 30, 2026, John Mills will be giving a talk at the General David Humphreys House in Ansonia, Connecticut.
Wethersfield, CT Memorial Day Parade
On May 23, 2026 at 10am, John Mills will be serving as the speaker for Wethersfield, Connecticut’s annual Memorial Day Parade ceremony, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Book Talk at Kindred Thoughts Book Store in Bridgeport, CT
On May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm, John Mills will be giving a lecture at the Wood Human Services Center in Bloomfield, CT.
Lecture: Connecticut, Color and the Fight for Freedom
On May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm, John Mills will be giving a lecture at the Wood Human Services Center in Bloomfield, CT.
Author Talk: Discussing the Narrative of Primus
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm, John Mills will be giving an author talk at the Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut.
Lecture: Stories of Connecticut's Black Patriots
On Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:30am, John Mills will be giving a lecture for the John P. Webster Library, in West Hartford, CT.
Lecture: Stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots
On April 30th, 2026 at 6:30pm, John Mills will be giving a lecture at the Russell Mercier Senior Center in Hebron, CT.
The Narrative of Primus Book Launch at CT’s Old State House!
n Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6pm, genealogist and historian John Mills will host the official book launch event for his debut work, The Narrative of Primus: A Lineage Woven into America’s History, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Connecticut's Old State House in Hartford, CT.
Primus Mural Community Paint Day!
Primus’s story spans generations. His son served in the Revolutionary War, and two of his second great-grandsons served in the Civil War—one of whom is memorialized on the 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment Monument in New Haven.
Presentation at Simsbury High School
On March 31, 2026 from 12:20pm - 2:10pm, John Mills will be speaking with students at Simsbury High School during their 4th Annual DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Week!
Author Talk: Discussing the Narrative of Primus
On Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm, John Mills will be giving an author talk at the Norwich Historical Society’s annual meeting in Norwich, Connecticut!
Discussion with Wesleyan University African American Studies Class
On March 23, 2026 at 1:20pm, John Mills will be speaking with one of the African American Studies classes at Wesleyan University.
Lecture: Connecticut, Color and the Fight for Freedom
On March 21, 2026 at 2pm, John Mills will be giving a lecture for the Sarah Whitman Hooker Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Lecture: Stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots
On March 21st, 2026, John Mills will be presenting a lecture at Central Connecticut State University. The lecture is entitled, Stories of Connecticut's Black Patriots.
Lecture: Freedom’s Unfinished Promise
On March 20th, 2026, John Mills will be presenting a lecture at Central Connecticut State University. The lecture is entitled, Freedom’s Unfinished Promise.
Lecture: Stories of Connecticut's Black Patriots
On February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm, John Mills will be giving a lecture for the Granby Racial Reconciliation Group.
Portland, CT Black History Month Program
On February 21, 2026 at 1pm, John Mills will be speaking at the Portland, CT Black History Month program.
Lecture: Connecticut, Color and the Fight for Freedom
On February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm, John Mills will be giving a lecture for the Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury, CT.
Lecture at Niantic Community Church
On February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm, John Mills will be giving a lecture at Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania Avenue in Niantic, CT.
John Mills Speaking for the Middletown, CT Town Council
On February 2, 2025 at 7pm, John Mills will be speaking in front of the Middletown, CT town council. This is in celebration of Black History Month.
Lecture for The Ancient Burying Grounds
On January 29, 2026 at 7pm, John Mills will be giving an online lecture for the Ancient Burying Grounds in Hartford, CT.