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November 2024

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Nov 02 2024
November 2

Día de Muertos Community Celebration / Celebración Comunitaria del Día de Muertos

November 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Our annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns for 2024 on Saturday, November 2 @ 11 am - 4 pm, FREE and fun for all ages! Experience the sights and sounds of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead, with all-ages arts activities, mariachi music and Mexican folk dance performances, delicious food for sale by food trucks, and more! Delve into the rich, storied traditions of this holiday with us. Get free tickets today and mark…

Nov 03 2024
November 3

Inspire Center – New Theme!

November 3 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection, get inspired, and work together to create something new. November's challenge is to design a new piece of science equipment!

Nov 06 2024
November 6

Short Attention Span Literary Club

November 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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This month’s story is “Uncle Rock,” by Dagoberto Gilb.

Nov 10 2024
November 10

Vets Town Hall

November 10 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Connecticut Museum is pleased to invite all community members to a Vets' Town Hall. Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is non-political, and all perspectives are valued.

Nov 10 2024
November 10

Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk

November 10 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.

Nov 12 2024
November 12

Lunch and Learn – The Connecticut Yankee Occupation of St. Augustine, FL, 1862-1865

November 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Join us for this virtual presentation, as Dr. Eric Totten, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will discuss the eclectic experiences of the Connecticut Yankees in and around the Ancient City during the American Civil War.

Nov 14 2024
November 14

Dark Skies – An Overlooked Ecological Problem

November 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn about the issue of excess light in the night skies in this program hosted by the Connecticut Valley Garden Club.

Nov 16 2024
November 16

“Coffee: A Connecticut Story” Exhibition Opening Reception

NOVEMBER 16 @ Saturday, November 16 @ 11 am - 1 pm
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Join us for a celebratory morning at the opening reception for our new special exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story. Be among the first to tour the exhibition! You'll also have the opportunity to indulge in coffee tastings with local coffee shops, witness a coffee cupping demonstration, hear remarks from the exhibition developers, enjoy breakfast treats, and mix and mingle with fellow coffee lovers and history lovers alike. This event is free and open to the…

Nov 16 2024
November 16

Family Movie Night: Sing

November 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Get ready to sing and dance along with a cast of musical animals! Join us for a special showing of Sing, an animated movie all about music, making friends, and showing off your special talents. Watch as an eclectic group of animals, ranging from a shy elephant to a boisterous mouse, all band together to put on a one-of-a-kind concert!

Nov 20 2024
November 20

Member Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour

November 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

This fall, we’re offering two opportunities for Museum members to experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our collection.

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