Visit the CMCH for a special tour of Making Connecticut followed by a related craft! Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made and how fashion has changed throughout history. Families will have the opportunity to card wool, “work” in a textile factory, and more!
Explore a day in the life of soldiers, battlefield nurses, and women working on the homefront during the Civil War. Through close-looking at a variety of primary sources, including letters, diary entries, and newspapers, children will explore the variety of roles and responsibilities of women during the Civil War.
Happy Valentine's Day! Using historic valentines from the CMCH collection as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!
Happy Valentine's Day! Using historic valentines from the CMCH collection as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the CMCH collection as inspiration, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones!
Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made throughout history. Families will have the opportunity to card wool, "work" in a textile factory, and more!
Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made throughout history. Families will have the opportunity to card wool, "work" in a textile factory, and more!
Visit the CMCH for a special tour of Making Connecticut followed by a related craft! Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made throughout history. Families will have the opportunity to card wool, “work” in a textile factory, and more!
Uncover the stories of some Connecticut tradespeople and their tools! Kids will use historic tools to try out some popular trades from long ago and decorate their own toy toolbox to take home.
Uncover the stories of some Connecticut tradespeople and their tools! Kids will use historic tools to try out some popular trades from long ago and decorate their own toy toolbox to take home.
Uncover the stories of some Connecticut tradespeople and their tools! Kids will use historic tools to try out some popular trades from long ago and decorate their own toy toolbox to take home. Then, families can explore the exhibit Albert’s Odd Jobs: Making a Living in the 1800s to learn more about jobs throughout history.
Curl up under the “stars” for a movie night at the CMCH! Enjoy a special showing of the movie Inside Out while snacking on free popcorn! Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available.
