Give a warm welcome to spring with a special May Day celebration! Tune into this episode of Kat's Creative Corner to explore the history of the maypole and other springtime traditions. Then, create your own May basket with your family! This episode will be released on Wednesday, April 29 at 1:00 pm.
Give a warm welcome to spring with a special May Day celebration! Tune into this episode of Kat's Creative Corner to explore the history of the maypole and other springtime traditions. Then, create your own May basket with your family! This episode will be released on Wednesday, April 29 at 1:00 pm.
**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.
Join us online to chat about Susan Glaspell's "A Jury of Her Peers," a feminist mystery from 1917 based on a real-life murder case in rural Iowa.
Join us online to chat about Susan Glaspell's "A Jury of Her Peers," a feminist mystery from 1917 based on a real-life murder case in rural Iowa.
Grab a snack and settle in front of your favorite device to learn some stories about espionage from the American Revolution in this interactive program. You'll meet some famous spies and some that are not so well-known.
Grab a snack and settle in front of your favorite device to learn some stories about espionage from the American Revolution in this interactive program. You'll meet some famous spies and some that are not so well-known.
Imagine you were a kid 70 years ago! What toys would you have played with? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories to explore some popular toys from the 1950s and 1960s and discover what they can tell us about the past! This episode will be released on Wednesday, May 20 at 1:00 pm.
Imagine you were a kid 70 years ago! What toys would you have played with? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories to explore some popular toys from the 1950s and 1960s and discover what they can tell us about the past! This episode will be released on Wednesday, May 20 at 1:00 pm.
Join us online to chat about Hemingway's 1927 work, "Hills Like White Elephants."
Join us online to chat about Hemingway's 1927 work, "Hills Like White Elephants."
Uncover your family's unique history! Tune into this episode of Kat's Creative Corner as we investigate how historic objects and oral histories can help uncover the fascinating stories of your ancestors. Then, work with your family to create a family tree! This episode will be released on Wednesday, May 27 at 1:00 pm.
Uncover your family's unique history! Tune into this episode of Kat's Creative Corner as we investigate how historic objects and oral histories can help uncover the fascinating stories of your ancestors. Then, work with your family to create a family tree! This episode will be released on Wednesday, May 27 at 1:00 pm.
Casual chat about classic short stories. This week's selection is Kate Chopin's "A Pair of Silk Stockings". Join us!
Casual chat about classic short stories. This week's selection is Kate Chopin's "A Pair of Silk Stockings". Join us!
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 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 that the first American witch trial was in Connecticut? Join this interactive online program to learn more about Connecticut's history of witch hunting.
