Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month's story is "The Moths" by Helena Maria Viramontes.
Inspire Center – New Theme!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! With objects and themes changing every other month, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! April’s challenge is to create a new way use the wheel - one of history's most important inventions!
Family Program: Sketching Your Story
Explore some of Hartford’s immigration stories, told in the form of graphic novels, in the exhibit Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford's North End. Using inspiration from the exhibit and graphic novels in the Museum’s collection, create your own comic that tells the story of your family’s experience in Connecticut.
CANCELLED! Lunch and Learn – Revolutionary Women Writers
Join us for a virtual presentation as Dr. Marie McDaniel discusses items from the Museum's collection written by women living through the American Revolution.
How the North End of Hartford Became an African American Community
Join us as Professor Fiona Vernal discusses how the North End of Hartford became an African American community, and why it matters.
Common Ground: Dance Traditions in Conversation
Where do we find common ground? Cultural heritage art forms create and reflect meaning, identity, and community, but we can become focused on cultural differences or assume that there is a universal artistic language. But what if we can dig into—and challenge—both perspectives? In this series, we bring together traditional artists who practice art forms rooted in different cultural traditions to demonstrate their work, share with one another, and discuss their similarities and differences. This…
SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
Rebellious – Exhibition Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of our newest exhibition, Rebellious, inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rebellious reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history when its residents pursued their own visions of the nation’s founding ideals, often by challenging the systems, structures, and perceptions that limited their liberty, equality, and happiness. Spend an evening at the Museum and hear from the exhibition developers, enjoy refreshments and entertainment, and be…