Virtual Conversation: Dementia-Friendly Museums
VirtualIn this two-part series of virtual conversations, CMCH and partners will explore how museums and cultural institutions can better serve people living with dementia.
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Raise a Glass! Trivia Night
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordHartford's got Hamilton fever: To celebrate, we're co-hosting a trivia night with The Bushnell at the museum! Trivia topics include pop culture, history, and, of course, all things Hamilton.
Grab and Go Bags: Whale of a State
Ahoy mateys! It’s time to set sail! Children will discover what it was like to be a sailor on a whaling expedition in the 18th century. Please note, there is no on-site family program; these bags are designed for families to complete at home.
French Canadian Jam
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesGet acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH. New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in,...
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Short Attention Span Literary Club
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesJoin us the first Wednesday of every month for conversation about a short story. This week’s selection is “The School" by Donald Barthelme.
Family Adventure Days: Timeless Toys
Explore childhood throughout the decades! Families will watch historic toy commercials, play with Legos, paint a frisbee, and make their own silly putty!
Virtual Conversation: Dementia-Friendly Museums
VirtualIn this two-part series of virtual conversations, CMCH and partners will explore how museums and cultural institutions can better serve people living with dementia.
Family Adventure Days: Timeless Toys
Explore childhood throughout the decades! Families will watch historic toy commercials, play with Legos, paint a frisbee, and make their own silly putty!
Family Adventure Days: Hamilton History Detectives
Discover clues, solve riddles, and uncover the stories of 'heroes' and 'villains' from the Revolutionary War!
Date Night at the CMCH: Sex and Love in the Archives (Sold Out!)
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United StatesWE'RE SORRY, THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT! Please check out our next "Date Night" program on August 11!
Bring your beau, gal, or best pal to the CMCH for a "backstage" tour of our collection, followed by wine, chocolate, and a fun themed activity . Tonight's theme is "Sex and Love in the Archives:" we'll take a look at objects associated with love and lust through the ages.
Family Adventure Days: Hamilton History Detectives
Discover clues, solve riddles, and uncover the stories of 'heroes' and 'villains' from the Revolutionary War!
Lunch and Learn: Of Skulls and Skeletons: Burial Practices and Battlefield Cleanup During the American War of Independence
VirtualThis summer we're looking back at the Revolutionary War with our exhibition Hamilton Heroes and Villains, in honor of the musical Hamilton's return to the Bushnell. Beyond the flashy costumes and musical drama, what was it really like to fight in the war? In this noontime talk, historian Robert A. Selig takes a look at one of the darkest sides of any battle: the clean-up.