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.
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Wide Awake: The Connecticut Youth Movement that Elected Lincoln
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesJoin us for a talk and book signing with the Smithsonian's Jon Grinspan, author of Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War.
Free
Date Night: Chills and Treats **SOLD OUT!**
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United StatesBring your sweetie or bestie to the museum for a look at some of the weirdest and creepiest items in our vaults, then relax with drinks and a fun Halloween-themed craft!
Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordJoin a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.
Free
Día de Muertos Community Celebration / Celebración Comunitaria del Día de Muertos
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordOur annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns for 2024 on Saturday, November 2 @ 11 am - 4 pm, FREE and fun for all ages! Experience the sights and...
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. November's challenge is to design a new piece of science equipment!
Short Attention Span Literary Club
VirtualThis month’s story is “Uncle Rock,” by Dagoberto Gilb.
Free
Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordJoin a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.
Free
Vets Town Hall
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United StatesThe Connecticut Museum is pleased to invite all community members to a Vets' Town Hall. Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is non-political, and all perspectives are valued.
Free
Lunch and Learn – The Connecticut Yankee Occupation of St. Augustine, FL, 1862-1865
VirtualJoin us for this virtual presentation, as Dr. Eric Totten, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will discuss the eclectic experiences of the Connecticut Yankees in and around the Ancient City during the American Civil War.
Free
Dark Skies – An Overlooked Ecological Problem
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordLearn about the issue of excess light in the night skies in this program hosted by the Connecticut Valley Garden Club.
“Coffee: A Connecticut Story” Exhibition Opening Reception
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordJoin us for a celebratory morning at the opening reception for our new special exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story. Be among the first to tour the exhibition! You'll also have...
Free