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Short Attention Span Literary Club
Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month’s story is “Those Are As Brothers,” by Nancy Hale.
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Family Program: Fictional Forests
Family Program: Fictional Forests
Go on an adventure with Sophie Mouse! Inspired by The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series by Connecticut author Poppy Green, this program will bring to life some of Sophie's fun-filled escapades in the woodland village of Silverlake Forest. Families can hop on lily pads, craft with flowers, and design their own make-believe forest filled with whimsical woodland characters!
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French Canadian Jam
French Canadian Jam
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome!...
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Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf
Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf
Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut's Bookshelf.
Bilingual Family Story Time
Bilingual Family Story Time
Join us for a special English-Spanish bilingual family story time with Linda Montanez from the Hartford Public Library! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts!
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Lunch and Learn – “Anomalous Characters”: The Children of the Loyalists
Lunch and Learn – “Anomalous Characters”: The Children of the Loyalists
In this virtual presentation, Shea Hendry will discuss how adolescent participants in the loyalist exodus retained their legal rights to membership within both British and U.S. polities in the aftermath of independence.
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Samson Occom: Indigenous Sovereignty in Revolutionary Connecticut
Samson Occom: Indigenous Sovereignty in Revolutionary Connecticut
Join us to learn about some exciting new scholarship about Samson Occom, the renowned Mohegan minister.
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“Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln” Exhibition Opening Reception
“Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln” Exhibition Opening Reception
Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.
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Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk
Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
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Homeschool Day
Homeschool Day
Join us for an interactive, hands-on educational experience designed for children of all ages! Workshops are offered throughout the day for different age groups. Each workshop includes a list of additional resources to encourage further at-home exploration of the workshop themes.
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Aftershocks of Disaster: Hurricane Maria
Aftershocks of Disaster: Hurricane Maria
The Connecticut Museum is honored to host a special event featuring the screening of the film "Aftershocks of Disaster,” and a discussion with the filmmaker and editor of the accompanying book, Dr. Yarimar Bonilla.
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Lunch and Learn – Bound Out: The Spiritual Lives of Freeborn Black Domestic Servants
Lunch and Learn – Bound Out: The Spiritual Lives of Freeborn Black Domestic Servants
In this virtual presentation, Jaimie Crumley will discuss how what historians have described as the fragility of freedom was made evident through the indenture system in early nineteenth-century Connecticut.
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Inspire Center – New Theme!
Inspire Center – New Theme!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection, get inspired, and work together to create something new. October's challenge is to identify your favorite fairy tale and design a one-of-a-kind object inspired by the story!
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Family Program: Construction Zone
Family Program: Construction Zone
Grab your hard hat and tool belt! Join us at the Museum where kids can become construction workers for the day! Families will build with foam bricks and blocks, create blueprints, and learn about some of the tools and vehicles used on construction sites.
French Canadian Jam
French Canadian Jam
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome!...
Free
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Inspire Center – New Theme!
Inspire Center – New Theme!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection, get inspired, and work together to create something new. October's challenge is to identify your favorite fairy tale and design a one-of-a-kind object inspired by the story!
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.