Trivia Night at the Museum: Caffeine and Other Bad Habits

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United States

In the spirit of our newest exhibition Coffee: A Connecticut Story, we’re offering an evening of trivia questions revolving around some of our favorite bad habits. Get ready to answer questions about junk food, junk TV, and other vices.

$20

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.

$15

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.

$15

Lunch and Learn – Kuang Qizhao, the Chinese, and Mark Twain

Virtual

Join us for this virtual presentation as Sam Wong and Evelyn Wong discuss the life of Kuang Qizhao, the official translator for the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM) in Hartford, Connecticut and his relationship with his neighbor, Mark Twain.

Free

Short Attention Span Literary Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

This month’s story is “The Seventh Man,” by Haruki Murakami.

Free

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop with Jun Lin

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Current SNEAP Mentor and Master Calligrapher, Dr. Jun Lin, will guide participants in the art of Chinese Calligraphy. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome.

$30

Speak Up: Birthdays

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

Join Speak Up for a special night of captivating storytelling in celebration of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s bicentennial!

$20

The Story of Chocolate

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United States

Join author and food historian, Sarah Lohman, to track the history of chocolate from its roots as an ancient Mesoamerican beverage to an intercontinental dessert. Includes a chance to sample chocolate from local artisans!

$15

Ground Rules: Sound Coffee

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

A tour through our new exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, might just make you crave a cup of joe. We’ve got a solution for this! Our new “Ground Rules” series will pair a guided tour of the exhibition with a chance to meet a local coffee professional, learn about their craft, and taste their products.

$12