Family Program: ABC’s of American Sign Language
Celebrate National ASL Day at the Museum! Families will uncover the history of the American School for the Deaf, learn simple ASL signs, and practice other forms of non-verbal communication.
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French Canadian Jam
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesGet acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome!...
Free
Inspire Center – New Theme!
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. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! April’s challenge is to design a new pet accessory in honor of National Pet Day!
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
Reggaeton Roots: the Connecticut Diaspora’s Impact
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordDive into the rhythmic journey of reggaeton with Nina Vazquez, known for her work in promoting reggaeton history. Explore Connecticut's pivotal role in shaping reggaeton within the Puerto Rican diaspora,...
Free
Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesDrop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut's Bookshelf.
Lunch and Learn: Justices of the Peace and the American Revolution
VirtualThis virtual presentation, by Hannah Farber, is part of a book project on civil litigation in the early American republic, will use surviving justices' dockets to show how different types of magistrates--farmers, ministers, urban merchants, and Patriot enforcers--handled the provision of justice to their neighbors amid Revolutionary disruption.
Free
As If! ’90s Trivia at the Connecticut Museum
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesChillax at the Connecticut Museum with an evening of ‘90s Trivia.
$15
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
Short Attention Span Literary Club
VirtualThis month’s story is “Shingles for the Lord," by William Faulkner.
The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordJoin us as acclaimed historian Manisha Sinha discusses her new book, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920.
$10 – $15
Inspire Center – New Theme!
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. With objects and themes changing monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! May’s challenge is to create a new type of ball!