What was a day like for a Connecticut soldier fighting during World War I? Find out at Family Adventure Day! Search for clues about soldiers’ experiences in our exhibit Facing War: Connecticut in World War I, take a break for (pretend) “coffee” and “donuts” in the Y.M.C.A hut, and design a patch to wear or a postcard to send home.
How many important Connecticut people can you think of? Join us as we explore the famous and not-so famous people from Connecticut’s past and present through activities, games, and crafts. Nominate someone that you think should be a Connecticut “person of the year” and paint a portrait of someone special.
How many important Connecticut people can you think of? Join us as we explore the famous and not-so famous people from Connecticut’s past and present through activities, games, and crafts. Nominate someone that you think should be a Connecticut “person of the year” and paint a portrait of someone special.
How many important Connecticut people can you think of? Join us as we explore the famous and not-so famous people from Connecticut’s past and present through activities, games, and crafts. Nominate someone that you think should be a Connecticut “person of the year” and paint a portrait of someone special.
How many important Connecticut people can you think of? Join us as we explore the famous and not-so famous people from Connecticut’s past and present through activities, games, and crafts. Nominate someone that you think should be a Connecticut “person of the year” and paint a portrait of someone special.
Enjoy a free outdoor concert of Puerto Rican bomba and plena music and dancing on the CMCH lawn. Bring a picnic, or enjoy delicious treats from the Brazilian Gula Grill Food Truck!
Enjoy a free outdoor concert of Puerto Rican bomba and plena music and dancing on the CMCH lawn. Bring a picnic, or enjoy delicious treats from the Brazilian Gula Grill Food Truck!
One observer noted during WWI that sexually transmitted diseases caused the U.S. Army more anxiety than German bayonets. Why? Join us in the WWI exhibit for a deep dive into this topic. We’ll look at photos, pamphlets and even film from this period to learn about the campaign to keep the U.S. Army “the cleanest in the world.”
One observer noted during WWI that sexually transmitted diseases caused the U.S. Army more anxiety than German bayonets. Why? Join us in the WWI exhibit for a deep dive into this topic. We’ll look at photos, pamphlets and even film from this period to learn about the campaign to keep the U.S. Army “the cleanest in the world.”
Join us for the Opening Reception for Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community.
Join us for the Opening Reception for Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community.
Come to Free First Saturday at the CMCH to experience life as a factory worker during WWI. Kids and families can try their hands at various factory jobs and then make their own airplane or submarine to take home!
