**This event is postponed** Learn about the rise and fall of silk manufacturing in America with guest speaker Madelyn Shaw, Curator of Textiles at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
**This event is postponed** Learn about the rise and fall of silk manufacturing in America with guest speaker Madelyn Shaw, Curator of Textiles at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
Join us online for a conversation about "Charles", the title character in Shirley Jackson's lighthearted story of a very naughty little boy.
Join us online for a conversation about "Charles", the title character in Shirley Jackson's lighthearted story of a very naughty little boy.
What? A wooden ham? Why would you make such a thing? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories as we take a close look at this wacky artifact from the CMCH collection. We'll find out how it connects to one of Connecticut's most well-known historic legends. This episode will be released on Wednesday, May 6 at 1:00 pm.
What? A wooden ham? Why would you make such a thing? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories as we take a close look at this wacky artifact from the CMCH collection. We'll find out how it connects to one of Connecticut's most well-known historic legends. This episode will be released on Wednesday, May 6 at 1:00 pm.
This week, our short story club tackles "The First Seven Years", a Bernard Malamud story about a simple shoemaker's search for a husband for his daughter.
This week, our short story club tackles "The First Seven Years", a Bernard Malamud story about a simple shoemaker's search for a husband for his daughter.
**Update: All the spots in this program have been claimed! We will run "Witches in Connecticut" for a future online Coffee Hour -- keep an eye on this page, our social media and weekly email newsletter for more information!** Did you know that the first American witch trial was in Connecticut? Join this interactive online program to learn more about Connecticut's history of witch hunting.
**Update: All the spots in this program have been claimed! We will run "Witches in Connecticut" for a future online Coffee Hour -- keep an eye on this page, our social media and weekly email newsletter for more information!** Did you know that the first American witch trial was in Connecticut? Join this interactive online program to learn more about Connecticut's history of witch hunting.
Did you know every quilt is unique? Tune into this episode of Kat’s Creative Corner as we look closely at quilts from the CMCH collection. We'll discover how basic shapes, like triangles and diamonds, can be used to create unique patterns. Then, design your own quilt square! This episode will be released on Wednesday, May 13 at 1:00 pm.
Did you know every quilt is unique? Tune into this episode of Kat’s Creative Corner as we look closely at quilts from the CMCH collection. We'll discover how basic shapes, like triangles and diamonds, can be used to create unique patterns. Then, design your own quilt square! This episode will be released on Wednesday, May 13 at 1:00 pm.
