Cozy up with hot chocolate, snacks, a story time, and a fun craft! Join us while we explore the story of "Elmer the Patchwork Elephant" by David McKee. There will be readings at 10:00 am and 11:00 am, followed by the chance to create your own patchwork elephant!
Discover the exciting story of mapmaker Bernard Romans! Explore the exhibit "War, Maps, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution" and then participate in hands-on map making activities and crafts.
Discover the exciting story of mapmaker Bernard Romans! Explore the exhibit "War, Maps, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution" and then participate in hands-on map making activities and crafts.
A "book club" for those of us with short attention spans! We meet every couple of months and discuss short stories that have a connection to our exhibits and collections. All are welcome! Click to find out what story we're exploring this month.
A "book club" for those of us with short attention spans! We meet every couple of months and discuss short stories that have a connection to our exhibits and collections. All are welcome! Click to find out what story we're exploring this month.
Help us celebrate the 100th anniversary of Prohibition with music, dancing, and, of course -- booze!
Help us celebrate the 100th anniversary of Prohibition with music, dancing, and, of course -- booze!
**SOLD OUT!** How did the women of CT work for – or against – the right to vote? In this behind-the-scenes program, we’ll look at photos, letters and pamphlets from our collection to understand one of the most hard-fought political battles of American history.
**SOLD OUT!** How did the women of CT work for – or against – the right to vote? In this behind-the-scenes program, we’ll look at photos, letters and pamphlets from our collection to understand one of the most hard-fought political battles of American history.
**SOLD OUT** How did the women of CT work for – or against – the right to vote? In this behind-the-scenes program, we’ll look at photos, letters and pamphlets from our collection to understand one of the most hard-fought political battles of American history.
**SOLD OUT** How did the women of CT work for – or against – the right to vote? In this behind-the-scenes program, we’ll look at photos, letters and pamphlets from our collection to understand one of the most hard-fought political battles of American history.
Join us as Lynne Z. Bassett, guest curator of Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts, offers an overview of New England quilting. You'll learn about the women who made quilts, the labor involved in creating them, and the way that romantic nostalgia about quilt-making has affected our understanding of these women's lives.
