Join us as Professor Alexandra Prince presents an historical overview of the 19th century diagnostic and cultural label of religious insanity.
Join us as Professor Alexandra Prince presents an historical overview of the 19th century diagnostic and cultural label of religious insanity.
Do you have any special family recipes? What is your favorite holiday treat? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories to explore some historic recipes from recipe books in the CMCH collection.
Do you have any special family recipes? What is your favorite holiday treat? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories to explore some historic recipes from recipe books in the CMCH collection.
Do you have any special family recipes? What is your favorite holiday treat? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories to explore some historic recipes from recipe books in the CMCH collection. Then, try your hand at making some holiday treats and writing down your favorite holiday memories in a special cookbook!
What was it like to be a working woman during World War II?
What was it like to be a working woman during World War II?
Join the CMCH for our annual popper craft! Make your very own popper to use as a gift, a New Year's Eve noisemaker, or a holiday party favor.
Join the CMCH for our annual popper craft! Make your very own popper to use as a gift, a New Year's Eve noisemaker, or a holiday party favor.
Take a staff-led tour of our newest exhibition.
Please join us for a virtual presentation by Dr. Caylin Carbonell. Dr. Carbonell is a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium (NERFC) fellow who conducted research at the CMCH this past summer.
Please join us for a virtual presentation by Dr. Caylin Carbonell. Dr. Carbonell is a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium (NERFC) fellow who conducted research at the CMCH this past summer.
“Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic image of working women during World War II. What was it really like for them? We’ll look at propaganda posters, art, music, photos, and hear real-life accounts of women who worked for victory in the war.
***We're sorry, this tour is sold out.*** Take a tour of the museum's collections spaces while you learn more about pioneering businesswomen Beatrice Fox Auerbach and her iconic department store.
***We're sorry, this tour is sold out.*** Take a tour of the museum's collections spaces while you learn more about pioneering businesswomen Beatrice Fox Auerbach and her iconic department store.
***We're sorry, this tour is sold out.*** Take a tour of the museum's collections spaces while you learn more about pioneering businesswomen Beatrice Fox Auerbach and her iconic department store.
Join us during spring break as we take a close look at historic ART-ifacts! On Thursday, explore the world of elegant costumes and colorful embroidery. Get inspired by the clothing and needlework in the exhibits, then design and “sew” your own kid-friendly needlework.
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the CMCH to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co., ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age.
Learn about innovative programs encouraging girls and STEM, and listen to advice from women who have broken barriers in STEM careers.
Curl up with some hot cocoa at the CMCH! Join us for a morning of crafts, hot chocolate, and readings of Anna Llenas' "The Color Monster." After the story, make your own felt monster to take home!
Curl up with some hot cocoa at the CMCH! Join us for a morning of crafts, hot chocolate, and readings of Anna Llenas' "The Color Monster." After the story, make your own felt monster to take home!
Curl up with some hot cocoa at the CMCH! Join us for a morning of hot chocolate, crafts, and readings of Stella Blackstone's "Bear at Work". After the story, make a toy bear of your own and design it a special work uniform!
Curl up with some hot cocoa at the CMCH! Join us for a morning of hot chocolate, crafts, and readings of Stella Blackstone's "Bear at Work". After the story, make a toy bear of your own and design it a special work uniform!
