Uncover the varied experiences of Connecticans involved in the Civil War! Bring history to your home with a pre-packaged lesson plan, complete with activities, primary sources, and questions for discussion. Then, learn alongside other Homeschoolers in a live, virtual workshop!
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!
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!
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.
Join us at the museum for an interactive, hands-on educational experience that explores museum jobs and animals throughout history. Workshops are offered throughout the day for four different age groups....
Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards to send to loved ones! During this special art workshop led by Yeshi Dorjee, a Buddhist monk and renowned artist, families will learn to paint a lotus blossom in Thang-ka style art, discover the meaning of the lotus, and write a special message in their greeting card.
Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards to send to loved ones! During this special art workshop led by Yeshi Dorjee, a Buddhist monk and renowned artist, families will learn to paint a lotus blossom in Thang-ka style art, discover the meaning of the lotus, and write a special message in their greeting card.
Join us for an interactive, hands-on educational experience designed for children of all ages! Workshops are offered throughout the day for different age groups. Each workshop includes a list of additional resources to encourage further at-home exploration of the workshop themes.
