Each year, the Connecticut Museum accept two college students or recent graduates into the Dangremond Museum Studies Internship program. This summer the Museum welcomed Joel Bishop, a recent graduate of Williams College…
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One of the most exciting achievements at the Connecticut Museum this year has been the rapid growth of the Civics Education for Connecticut Students project (CECS), now in its second…
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Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey is our Southern New England Apprenticeship Program (SNEAP) Manager, but did you know that she is also a past participant in the program? She is the apprentice to…
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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…
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Have you ever heard of a Hitchcock Chair? Did you know they are made right here in Connecticut? Tune into this episode of Kat’s Creative Corner to explore some of…
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Did you know the CMCH is located in the former house of a Hartford inventor? Join the CMCH on a virtual journey through the home of Curtis Veeder. Explore his…
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Do you ever take goofy photos of your pets? What about professional portraits? Believe it or not, this trend has been around for decades! Tune into this episode of Kat’s…
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In this episode of Objects Tell Stories, kids look closely at several items from the CMCH collection to investigate one of Connecticut’s most puzzling tales that has left people curious…
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This year, the League of Women Voters of Connecticut celebrates its 100th anniversary. We can examine documents from the League of Women Voters from the early 1920s (MS 97845) to…
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e you ever gone to a backyard barbecue? Or played lawn games with friends? As summer approaches, get ready for outdoor fun by exploring how backyards have served as a…
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