In advance of its upcoming exhibition, "Connecticut: 50 Objects/50 Stories," the Connecticut Historical Society invites the public to suggest objects that help illustrate the state as a "dynamic place, a diverse community, or a distinct idea," according to a news release.

The object can be old or new; personal or owned by an institution or someone else; evoke a family experience or a community; or represent an idea or action; symbolic or literal. The exhibit will open May 19. A virtual exhibit also will be posted online, showcasing all suggested objects as well as the 50 objects in the physical exhibit. Submissions will be reviewed by CHS staff members and exhibit partners.

To submit an object and story, go to http://chs.org/exhibition/connecticut-50-objects-50-stories by April 30.

To view objects that have been suggested so far, visit http://chs.org/50objects.