Virtual Family Activity: Kat’s Creative Corner

Have you ever heard of a Hitchcock Chair? Did you know they are made right here in Connecticut? Tune into this episode of Kat's Creative Corner to explore the story of these unique chairs!

Virtual Family Activity: Kat’s Creative Corner

Have you ever heard of a Hitchcock Chair? Did you know they are made right here in Connecticut? Tune into this episode of Kat’s Creative Corner to explore some of the tools used to make these special chairs and check out some of the unique designs! Then, use a template to create your own one-of-a-kind chair design!

Short Attention Span Literary Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

This week’s selection is "The Things They Carried," Tim O'Brien's semi-autobiographical story about the Vietnam War.

Short Attention Span Literary Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

This week’s selection is "The Things They Carried," Tim O'Brien's semi-autobiographical story about the Vietnam War.

Coffee Hour with CMCH: True Crime in the Museum

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Forgeries, theft, arson, and murder. In this presentation, we’ll show you items from our collection that tell the stories of long-ago crime and punishment.

Coffee Hour with CMCH: True Crime in the Museum

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

Forgeries, theft, arson, and murder. In this presentation, we’ll show you items from our collection that tell the stories of long-ago crime and punishment.

Family Program: What’s the Magic Word?

Abracadabra! Alakazam! Let’s make the past reappear! Children will explore some magical items of Albert Walker, a Connecticut magician, design their own magic wand and learn how to perform a magic trick!

Family Program: What’s the Magic Word?

Abracadabra! Alakazam! Let’s make the past reappear! Children will explore some magical items of Albert Walker, a Connecticut magician, design their own magic wand and learn how to perform a magic trick!

Homeschool Workshop: The Times They Are A-Changin’

In response to COVID-19, the CMCH has created a new way to experience Homeschool Day! This program includes an activity kit mailed to your home plus a chance to engage in an interactive online workshop with other homeschoolers!

Homeschool Workshop: The Times They Are A-Changin’

In response to COVID-19, the CMCH has created a new way to experience Homeschool Day! This program includes an activity kit mailed to your home plus a chance to engage in an interactive online workshop with other homeschoolers!

Homeschool Workshop: The Times They Are A-Changin’

Buckle up Connecticut – things are about to change! The 1950s and 1960s changed popular culture all across the United States. Through close-looking and hands-on activities, children will explore the material culture of these two decades, including clothing and technology, and how it impacted people’s lives. For extra fun, children can tune into a live, virtual workshop to experience various forms of popular culture.