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SUMMARY:Rebellious - Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpend an evening at the Museum and hear from the exhibition developers\, enjoy refreshments and entertainment\, and be among the first to experience the exhibition up close. \nRSVP today to reserve your spot! Click the button below or email rsvp@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGet free tickets\nLearn more about the exhibition here. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/rebellious-opening/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception,Free
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception - Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford's North End
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for the opening reception of our new exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End\, which explores the migration history and culture of Hartford’s North End through a series of original graphic novels developed by local students and professional artists. Creative writing and history come together to examine themes of movement\, identity\, and belonging. \nDuring the reception\, hear from the exhibition developers and community members involved in bringing this exhibition to life. Enjoy themed refreshments\, meet the artists\, and be among the first to explore this unique exhibition up close. \nLearn more about the exhibition here.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/drawn-here-opening/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Then\, Now\, Next Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of our upcoming exhibition\, Then\, Now\, Next: 200 Years and Counting\, which explores the 200-year legacy and evolution of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, from its earliest foundations in 1825 to its achievements\, obstacles\, and future aspirations. Enjoy refreshments\, hear remarks from the exhibition developers\, and be among the first to witness this exhibition. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nGet free tickets to RSVP: \nGet free tickets\nConnecticut Museum Members are also invited to attend the Museum’s Annual Meeting\, which precedes the Exhibition Opening Reception. Not a Member? Learn more about Museum Membership here.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/then-now-next-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Events,Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Annual Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Followed by “Then\, Now\, Next” Exhibition Opening Reception at 6:30!\nConnecticut Museum Members are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting! This is Member exclusive meeting offers a 2024 year-in-review\, and a sneak-peek of what’s new in 2025\, our 200th anniversary year. Refreshments will be provided. Members are invited join us afterwards for the opening reception of the new special exhibition\, Then\, Now\, Next: 200 Years and Counting\, which explores the history and evolution of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, from its foundations in 1825 to its achievements\, obstacles\, and future aspirations. \nGet free tickets to RSVP! Your Annual Meeting ticket includes entry to the Exhibition Opening Reception. \nrsvp\nQuestions about your Membership status? Contact Christine Daniels\, Member Relations Manager\, at 860-969-6089 x4 or cdaniels@connecticutmuseum.org.\nNot a Member? Learn more and join today.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/annual-members-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibit Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000
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SUMMARY:"Coffee: A Connecticut Story" Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebratory morning at the opening reception for our new special exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story. \nBe among the first to tour the exhibition! You’ll also have the opportunity to indulge in coffee tastings with local coffee roasters: Great Minds Coffee Roasters\, Ovelle Coffee\, J.Rene Coffee Roasters and Victus Coffee\, Sound Coffee\, and Story and Soil Coffee. You’ll also witness a coffee cupping demonstration\, hear remarks from the exhibition developers\, enjoy breakfast treats\, and mix and mingle with fellow coffee lovers and history lovers alike. \nThis event is free and open to the public. RSVP by reserving free tickets through the link below! \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/coffee-a-connecticut-story-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception,Free
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SUMMARY:"Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln" Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition\, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln. \nDuring a time of deep political division and fears of a civil war\, five young men from Hartford\, Connecticut formed a campaign organization that became a nationwide movement and helped elect a president. The exhibition tells the story of the Wide Awakes\, and the impact of their political organization. \nThis event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 6 pm. Refreshments will be served.  \nPlease let us know if you will be able to join us! RSVP by September 16th through the button below.  \nRSVP\nQuestions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nWide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/wide-awakes-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Events,Exhibit Opening Reception,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230522T180000
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SUMMARY:Annual Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We invite all CMCH members to attend our official Annual Members’ Meeting and Year in Review! The presentation starts at 6:00 pm. The Annual Members’ meeting will be hybrid: it will be held in-person with the option to participate virtually via Zoom. Click here to register to attend the Annual Members’ Meeting. You will be able to choose a virtual or an in-person ticket. For virtual tickets\, once you have RSVP’d\, a link to join the meeting will be emailed to you. \nPlease contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, at jennifer_busa@chs.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/annual-meeting-2023/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T200000
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SUMMARY:The Dark Treason of Benedict Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Join us online with our guest\, University of Maryland historian Richard Bell\, as he reconstructs the life and times of Benedict Arnold\, the reasons for his treason\, and the larger problems of betrayal and desertion that dogged the Continental Army throughout the war. \nBenedict Arnold is the most famous turncoat in American history. He was a skilled officer in George Washington’s Continental Army\, a general who led patriot forces to several important victories over the British\, including the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. But while in command at West Point in 1780\, Arnold began secretly communicating with British intelligence agents\, giving them insider information\, not just about the fort and its defenses\, but about American strategy for the war. \nWhen patriot militia captured a British spy named John André\, they discovered Arnold’s treachery—Alexander Hamilton said it was “the blackest treason” he could imagine. A manhunt ensued\, but Arnold made it to the safety of a British ship (the aptly named Vulture). In the aftermath\, George Washington had John André\, the British spy tried. A board of Continental soldiers found him guilty and sentenced him to death by hanging. In the meantime\, Arnold returned to the field of battle. Now wearing a British uniform\, he led brutal attacks on patriot civilian communities in Virginia and Connecticut throughout 1781. \nThis program will take place online using Zoom. Click here to register. $8 per household. \nWhen you register\, you’ll receive a confirmation email. The Zoom link will be in the attached .pdf. We will also email you a reminder with the link the day of the program/ \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org. \nAbout Our Speaker \n \nDr. Richard Bell is Professor of History at the University of Maryland. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has won more than a dozen teaching awards\, including the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has held major research fellowships at Yale\, Cambridge\, the Library of Congress and is the recipient of the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship and the National Endowment of the Humanities Public Scholar Award. Professor Bell is author of the new book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home\, which was shortlisted for the George Washington Prize and the Harriet Tubman Prize.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/benedict-arnold-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception,online programming,Special Event
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SUMMARY:The Dark Treason of Benedict Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Join us online with our guest\, University of Maryland historian Richard Bell\, as he reconstructs the life and times of Benedict Arnold\, the reasons for his treason\, and the larger problems of betrayal and desertion that dogged the Continental Army throughout the war. \nBenedict Arnold is the most famous turncoat in American history. He was a skilled officer in George Washington’s Continental Army\, a general who led patriot forces to several important victories over the British\, including the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. But while in command at West Point in 1780\, Arnold began secretly communicating with British intelligence agents\, giving them insider information\, not just about the fort and its defenses\, but about American strategy for the war. \nWhen patriot militia captured a British spy named John André\, they discovered Arnold’s treachery—Alexander Hamilton said it was “the blackest treason” he could imagine. A manhunt ensued\, but Arnold made it to the safety of a British ship (the aptly named Vulture). In the aftermath\, George Washington had John André\, the British spy tried. A board of Continental soldiers found him guilty and sentenced him to death by hanging. In the meantime\, Arnold returned to the field of battle. Now wearing a British uniform\, he led brutal attacks on patriot civilian communities in Virginia and Connecticut throughout 1781. \nThis program will take place online using Zoom. Click here to register. $8 per household. \nWhen you register\, you’ll receive a confirmation email. The Zoom link will be in the attached .pdf. We will also email you a reminder with the link the day of the program/ \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org. \nAbout Our Speaker \n \nDr. Richard Bell is Professor of History at the University of Maryland. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has won more than a dozen teaching awards\, including the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has held major research fellowships at Yale\, Cambridge\, the Library of Congress and is the recipient of the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship and the National Endowment of the Humanities Public Scholar Award. Professor Bell is author of the new book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home\, which was shortlisted for the George Washington Prize and the Harriet Tubman Prize.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/benedict-arnold/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception,online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T190000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Albert's Odd Jobs: Making a Living in the 1800s
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an in-person opening reception for the exhibition\, Albert’s Odd Jobs: Making a Living in the 1800s. \nAlbert Walker was a 19th century farmer – and amateur magician – living in Glastonbury\, Connecticut. Through his myriad odd jobs\, Walker illustrates a pivotal moment in Connecticut history. Changes in technology\, economics\, and labor during the Industrial Revolution redefined work and leisure\, raising questions that we are still asking today. This exhibition explores those questions\, using Walker’s diaries\, objects\, and ephemera to better understand the personal experience of finding and keeping work in an evolving market\, pursuing passions and upholding obligations\, and maintaining a foothold in a shrinking industry. It invites visitors to think about their own experiences and to use the past to inform their present. \nPlease let us know you will be able to join us by September 1. Click here to RSVP. Remarks begin at 5:45pm. \nMagician Jim Sisti will entertain us with some magic during the reception! \n \n  \nImage: Clock repair toolbox belonging to Albert Walker. CMCH collection\, The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund\, 2007.4.2 \nWe thank our members and donors for making exhibitions like this possible!
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/openingreception-albertwalker-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Albert's Odd Jobs: Making a Living in the 1800s
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an in-person opening reception for the exhibition\, Albert’s Odd Jobs: Making a Living in the 1800s. \nAlbert Walker was a 19th century farmer – and amateur magician – living in Glastonbury\, Connecticut. Through his myriad odd jobs\, Walker illustrates a pivotal moment in Connecticut history. Changes in technology\, economics\, and labor during the Industrial Revolution redefined work and leisure\, raising questions that we are still asking today. This exhibition explores those questions\, using Walker’s diaries\, objects\, and ephemera to better understand the personal experience of finding and keeping work in an evolving market\, pursuing passions and upholding obligations\, and maintaining a foothold in a shrinking industry. It invites visitors to think about their own experiences and to use the past to inform their present. \nPlease let us know you will be able to join us by September 1. Click here to RSVP. Remarks begin at 5:45pm. \nMagician Jim Sisti will entertain us with some magic during the reception! \n \n  \nImage: Clock repair toolbox belonging to Albert Walker. CMCH collection\, The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund\, 2007.4.2 \nWe thank our members and donors for making exhibitions like this possible!
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/openingreception-albertwalker/
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CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception:  War\, Maps\, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the opening reception for War\, Maps\, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution. \nThis exhibit will share the little-known story of Revolutionary War Patriot and mapmaker Bernard Romans. Romans came to the American colonies in 1757 during the French and Indian War\, surveying for the British along the Atlantic seaboard.  Romans became a supporter of American independence\, joined the Continental Army\, and eventually settled in Wethersfield\, CT. Both the British and Americans used Romans’ maps during the American Revolution.  In 1780\, he was captured by the British and died in 1784\, mysteriously\, while a prisoner. \nIncredibly rare maps from the CMCH collection\, published by Romans and his contemporaries\, as well as earlier Connecticut maps from the 17th and 18th centuries\, will be displayed. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by October 18. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org.  Remarks begin at 5:45pm. Doors open at 5:00pm; come early to view the exhibit! \nImage:  Detail of Boston in 1775 from Bernard Romans’ Map of the Seat of Civil War in America. Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection\, 1988_212_0
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-war-maps-mystery-dutch-mapmaker-bernard-romans-and-the-american-revolution-2/
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception:  War\, Maps\, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the opening reception for War\, Maps\, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution. \nThis exhibit will share the little-known story of Revolutionary War Patriot and mapmaker Bernard Romans. Romans came to the American colonies in 1757 during the French and Indian War\, surveying for the British along the Atlantic seaboard.  Romans became a supporter of American independence\, joined the Continental Army\, and eventually settled in Wethersfield\, CT. Both the British and Americans used Romans’ maps during the American Revolution.  In 1780\, he was captured by the British and died in 1784\, mysteriously\, while a prisoner. \nIncredibly rare maps from the CMCH collection\, published by Romans and his contemporaries\, as well as earlier Connecticut maps from the 17th and 18th centuries\, will be displayed. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by October 18. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org.  Remarks begin at 5:45pm. Doors open at 5:00pm; come early to view the exhibit! \nImage:  Detail of Boston in 1775 from Bernard Romans’ Map of the Seat of Civil War in America. Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection\, 1988_212_0
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-war-maps-mystery-dutch-mapmaker-bernard-romans-and-the-american-revolution/
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception: Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts
DESCRIPTION:[slideshow_deploy id=’17139′]\nWe invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the Opening Reception for Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts. \nThis major exhibition explores the history\, culture\, and craft of quilt-making in Connecticut. About 30 stunning selections from the CMCH’s approximately 150 quilts\, ranging from the last quarter of the eighteenth century to the present day\, will be displayed alongside costumes\, photographs\, and artifacts that illustrate the stories behind Connecticut quilters and quilting. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by October 4. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org.  Remarks at 5:45pm. \n  \nPremier Community Partner\nSupporting Community Partner\nContributing Sponsor\n \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-pieces-of-american-history-connecticut-quilts/
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception: Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts
DESCRIPTION:[slideshow_deploy id=’17139′]\nWe invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the Opening Reception for Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts. \nThis major exhibition explores the history\, culture\, and craft of quilt-making in Connecticut. About 30 stunning selections from the CMCH’s approximately 150 quilts\, ranging from the last quarter of the eighteenth century to the present day\, will be displayed alongside costumes\, photographs\, and artifacts that illustrate the stories behind Connecticut quilters and quilting. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by October 4. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org.  Remarks at 5:45pm. \n  \nPremier Community Partner\nSupporting Community Partner\nContributing Sponsor\n \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-pieces-of-american-history-connecticut-quilts-2/
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception: Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community
DESCRIPTION:[slideshow_deploy id=’14857′]\n  \nWe invite you to join us for the Opening Reception for Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community. \nThe Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community exhibit showcases Trinidad-style carnival costumes (Mas) made by Hartford teens during the summer 2019 Mas Camp\, the ninth year of a collaboration between the Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program (CCHAP) and the Connecticut International Cultural Carnival Association (CICCA) under the direction of Linford “Junior” Miller. The colorful and elaborate costumes on display are similar to those worn in West Indian celebrations around the world\, and will be presented by the teens at Hartford’s Taste of the Caribbean Festival and the West Indian Parade this summer. \nThe exhibit features costumes from teen participants\, who will spend six weeks learning how to design and make the costumes under the guidance of master costume maker Keimani “Q” Delpeche. Each teen designed and built a complete costume\, including headpiece\, arm and foot bands\, girdles\, collars\, backpacks\, and all frames and attachments needed for wearing the elaborate structures. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by August 13. Call (860) 236-5621 or email rsvp@chs.org. \n  \nWith support from: \nEnsworth Charitable Foundation\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-mas-carnival-costumes-from-hartfords-west-indian-community-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception: Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community
DESCRIPTION:[slideshow_deploy id=’14857′]\n  \nWe invite you to join us for the Opening Reception for Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community. \nThe Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community exhibit showcases Trinidad-style carnival costumes (Mas) made by Hartford teens during the summer 2019 Mas Camp\, the ninth year of a collaboration between the Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program (CCHAP) and the Connecticut International Cultural Carnival Association (CICCA) under the direction of Linford “Junior” Miller. The colorful and elaborate costumes on display are similar to those worn in West Indian celebrations around the world\, and will be presented by the teens at Hartford’s Taste of the Caribbean Festival and the West Indian Parade this summer. \nThe exhibit features costumes from teen participants\, who will spend six weeks learning how to design and make the costumes under the guidance of master costume maker Keimani “Q” Delpeche. Each teen designed and built a complete costume\, including headpiece\, arm and foot bands\, girdles\, collars\, backpacks\, and all frames and attachments needed for wearing the elaborate structures. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by August 13. Call (860) 236-5621 or email rsvp@chs.org. \n  \nWith support from: \nEnsworth Charitable Foundation\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-mas-carnival-costumes-from-hartfords-west-indian-community-2-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T181500
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Take Note! 75 Years of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the opening reception for Take Note! 75 Years of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. \nDrawing from archival materials from the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and CMCH collection\, Take Note! 75 Years of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra celebrates the vibrant history of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra during their 75th anniversary year. The exhibit highlights the decades-long history of HSO\, the people behind the music\, and the important collaborations that have musically shaped the Greater Hartford community. It also explores HSO’s Listen\, Share\, Celebrate! initiative\, which is a multi-season community music initiative that studies and then shares the diverse sounds of the Hartford region’s wide array of cultures\, religions\, and neighborhoods. \nThe evening will include a performance by the HSO Wind Quintet.  In the spirit of Take Note!’s celebration of 75 years of the Hartford Symphony\, and its focus on music-making and community-building in our state capital\, Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Wind Quintet will present a program that showcases the best of the HSO: iconic pieces of classical music as well as music that reflects the diverse community of Hartford that is HSO’s home. \nOpening remarks will begin at 6:45pm\, followed by the performance. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by May 15. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/opening-reception-take-note-75-years-of-the-hartford-symphony-orchestra/
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Take Note! 75 Years of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the opening reception for Take Note! 75 Years of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. \nDrawing from archival materials from the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and CMCH collection\, Take Note! 75 Years of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra celebrates the vibrant history of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra during their 75th anniversary year. The exhibit highlights the decades-long history of HSO\, the people behind the music\, and the important collaborations that have musically shaped the Greater Hartford community. It also explores HSO’s Listen\, Share\, Celebrate! initiative\, which is a multi-season community music initiative that studies and then shares the diverse sounds of the Hartford region’s wide array of cultures\, religions\, and neighborhoods. \nThe evening will include a performance by the HSO Wind Quintet.  In the spirit of Take Note!’s celebration of 75 years of the Hartford Symphony\, and its focus on music-making and community-building in our state capital\, Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Wind Quintet will present a program that showcases the best of the HSO: iconic pieces of classical music as well as music that reflects the diverse community of Hartford that is HSO’s home. \nOpening remarks will begin at 6:45pm\, followed by the performance. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by May 15. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/opening-reception-take-note-75-years-of-the-hartford-symphony-orchestra-2/
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Member's Reception and Sneak Peek: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for a opening reception and gallery talk for Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow. \nBlack Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow is a traveling exhibit from the New-York Historical Society. The exhibit explores the struggle for full citizenship and racial equality that unfolded in the 50 years after the Civil War. When slavery ended in 1865\, a period of Reconstruction began. By 1868\, all persons born in the United States were citizens and equal under the law. But efforts to create an interracial democracy were contested from the start. A harsh backlash ensued\, ushering in a half century of the “separate but equal” age of Jim Crow. \nThe exhibition highlights the central role played by African Americans in advocating for their rights. It also examines the depth and breadth of opposition to black advancement. Art\, artifacts\, photographs\, and media will help visitors explore these transformative decades in American history\, and understand their continuing relevance today. \nThis exhibition has been organized by the New-York Historical Society. Lead support for Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow provided by National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Major support provided by the Ford Foundation\, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, Crystal McCrary and Raymond J. McGuire\, and Agnes Gund. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by March 21. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org \nThis exhibition has been organized by the New-York Historical Society. \nLead support for the Connecticut Historical run of Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow provided by the following: \nPremier Community Partner\n \nSupporting Community Partner\n \nSupporting Sponsors\n \n \nContributing Sponsors\n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-black-citizenship-in-the-age-of-jim-crow/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Member's Reception and Sneak Peek: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for a opening reception and gallery talk for Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow. \nBlack Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow is a traveling exhibit from the New-York Historical Society. The exhibit explores the struggle for full citizenship and racial equality that unfolded in the 50 years after the Civil War. When slavery ended in 1865\, a period of Reconstruction began. By 1868\, all persons born in the United States were citizens and equal under the law. But efforts to create an interracial democracy were contested from the start. A harsh backlash ensued\, ushering in a half century of the “separate but equal” age of Jim Crow. \nThe exhibition highlights the central role played by African Americans in advocating for their rights. It also examines the depth and breadth of opposition to black advancement. Art\, artifacts\, photographs\, and media will help visitors explore these transformative decades in American history\, and understand their continuing relevance today. \nThis exhibition has been organized by the New-York Historical Society. Lead support for Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow provided by National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Major support provided by the Ford Foundation\, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, Crystal McCrary and Raymond J. McGuire\, and Agnes Gund. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by March 21. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org \nThis exhibition has been organized by the New-York Historical Society. \nLead support for the Connecticut Historical run of Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow provided by the following: \nPremier Community Partner\n \nSupporting Community Partner\n \nSupporting Sponsors\n \n \nContributing Sponsors\n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-black-citizenship-in-the-age-of-jim-crow-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T190000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception:  New Collections at CMCH
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the opening reception of New Collections at CMCH. \nAnnually\, in coordination with the Connecticut Spring Show sponsored by the Haddam Historical Society\, the CMCH mounts an exhibition that focuses on decorative arts from its collection. This year\, the CMCH’s exhibition will highlight new acquisitions inspired by the Spring Show’s theme Arts and Objects Through the Ages. The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History has collected objects\, furniture\, images\, and ephemera since 1825. At any given time only 2-4% of our collection is on view. In this exhibit you will see some of the best new objects that have come in to the collection over the past four years. All of these objects were acquired because they help further CMCH’s mission of connecting you to the story of Connecticut. Each object in this exhibit has a story which fits into the larger story of Connecticut’s history. \nItems in the show will include a rare desk made by David Goodell (1753-1817) of Pomfret\, CT\, a landscape oil painting from 1873 by Isabella Vaill Waldo of Scotland\, CT\, straw hats worn by Katharine Hepburn\, and a thermometer made by the prestigious Hartford shop Kneeland & Adams. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by March 21. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org. \nThe 46th Annual Connecticut Spring Show at the Hartford Armory will be held the weekend of March 23 & 24. Visit www.ctspringshow.com for more information.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-new-collections-at-chs/
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception:  New Collections at CMCH
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the opening reception of New Collections at CMCH. \nAnnually\, in coordination with the Connecticut Spring Show sponsored by the Haddam Historical Society\, the CMCH mounts an exhibition that focuses on decorative arts from its collection. This year\, the CMCH’s exhibition will highlight new acquisitions inspired by the Spring Show’s theme Arts and Objects Through the Ages. The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History has collected objects\, furniture\, images\, and ephemera since 1825. At any given time only 2-4% of our collection is on view. In this exhibit you will see some of the best new objects that have come in to the collection over the past four years. All of these objects were acquired because they help further CMCH’s mission of connecting you to the story of Connecticut. Each object in this exhibit has a story which fits into the larger story of Connecticut’s history. \nItems in the show will include a rare desk made by David Goodell (1753-1817) of Pomfret\, CT\, a landscape oil painting from 1873 by Isabella Vaill Waldo of Scotland\, CT\, straw hats worn by Katharine Hepburn\, and a thermometer made by the prestigious Hartford shop Kneeland & Adams. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by March 21. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org. \nThe 46th Annual Connecticut Spring Show at the Hartford Armory will be held the weekend of March 23 & 24. Visit www.ctspringshow.com for more information.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-new-collections-at-chs-2/
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the launch of our new reading club! \nIf you have been wanting to join a book club\, but worried about the time commitment\, this group is for you.  We’ll meet every couple of months and discuss short stories and articles that have a connection to our exhibits. \nFor our inaugural meeting\, we will be discussing John Cheever’s classic The Swimmer\, a short story (with a twist!) about suburbia and social status in the 1960s\, over tea\, coffee and cookies. Afterward\, you can take a walk through our exhibition Pools\, Patios & the Invention of the American Backyard\, and see how the story connects to the larger context of 1950s and 60s outdoor culture. \nThe Swimmer can be found in many Cheever short story collections\, or you can access a free copy here. \nCost: free for CMCH members\, $8 for non-members \nThis is a drop-in program\, but we welcome RSVPs to help us better serve our visitors. Please email rsvp@chs.org or call 860-236-5621 ext. 238. Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/short-attention-span-literary-club-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Book Club,Exhibit Opening Reception,Gallery Program
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the launch of our new reading club! \nIf you have been wanting to join a book club\, but worried about the time commitment\, this group is for you.  We’ll meet every couple of months and discuss short stories and articles that have a connection to our exhibits. \nFor our inaugural meeting\, we will be discussing John Cheever’s classic The Swimmer\, a short story (with a twist!) about suburbia and social status in the 1960s\, over tea\, coffee and cookies. Afterward\, you can take a walk through our exhibition Pools\, Patios & the Invention of the American Backyard\, and see how the story connects to the larger context of 1950s and 60s outdoor culture. \nThe Swimmer can be found in many Cheever short story collections\, or you can access a free copy here. \nCost: free for CMCH members\, $8 for non-members \nThis is a drop-in program\, but we welcome RSVPs to help us better serve our visitors. Please email rsvp@chs.org or call 860-236-5621 ext. 238. Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/short-attention-span-literary-club-48/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception: Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community
DESCRIPTION:[slideshow_deploy id=’14857′]\n  \nWe invite you to join us for the Opening Reception for Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community. \nThe Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community exhibit showcases Trinidad-style carnival costumes (Mas) made by Hartford teens during the summer 2018 Mas Camp\, the eighth year of a collaboration of the Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program (CCHAP) and the Connecticut International Cultural Carnival Association (CICCA) under the direction of Linford “Junior” Miller. The colorful and elaborate costumes on display are similar to those worn in West Indian celebrations around the world\, and will be presented by the teens at Hartford’s Taste of the Caribbean Festival and the West Indian Parade this summer. \nThe exhibit features costumes from teen participants\, who have spent six weeks learning how to design and make the costumes under the guidance of master costume maker Keimani “Q” Delpeche. Dance teacher Clerona Cain trained the students in “displaying” their costumes in the West Indian Independence Parade and Festival. Each teen designed and built a complete costume\, including headpiece\, arm and foot bands\, girdles\, collars\, backpacks\, and all frames and attachments needed for wearing the elaborate structures. \nThe Mas Camp program trains Hartford teens in artistic activities important to their cultural heritage. The program also encourages job readiness skills such as collaboration\, financial literacy\, creativity\, and attention to detail. \nThe exhibit opening will also mark the graduation of the 25 teens involved in Mas Camp\, and they will perform their dance routine at the event. \nThe Mas Camp program is supported by the Greater Hartford Arts Council and the City of Hartford; the National Endowment for the Arts; the CT Office of the Arts/DECD; the West Indian Foundation\, the West Indian Independence Celebration\, the UConn Caribbean Interdisciplinary Research and Outreach Institute\, and UConn’s El Instituto/the Institute for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by August 17. Call (860) 236-5621 or email rsvp@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-mas-carnival-costumes-from-hartfords-west-indian-community/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHAP,Exhibit Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T194728
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception: Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community
DESCRIPTION:[slideshow_deploy id=’14857′]\n  \nWe invite you to join us for the Opening Reception for Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community. \nThe Mas: Carnival Costumes from Hartford’s West Indian Community exhibit showcases Trinidad-style carnival costumes (Mas) made by Hartford teens during the summer 2018 Mas Camp\, the eighth year of a collaboration of the Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program (CCHAP) and the Connecticut International Cultural Carnival Association (CICCA) under the direction of Linford “Junior” Miller. The colorful and elaborate costumes on display are similar to those worn in West Indian celebrations around the world\, and will be presented by the teens at Hartford’s Taste of the Caribbean Festival and the West Indian Parade this summer. \nThe exhibit features costumes from teen participants\, who have spent six weeks learning how to design and make the costumes under the guidance of master costume maker Keimani “Q” Delpeche. Dance teacher Clerona Cain trained the students in “displaying” their costumes in the West Indian Independence Parade and Festival. Each teen designed and built a complete costume\, including headpiece\, arm and foot bands\, girdles\, collars\, backpacks\, and all frames and attachments needed for wearing the elaborate structures. \nThe Mas Camp program trains Hartford teens in artistic activities important to their cultural heritage. The program also encourages job readiness skills such as collaboration\, financial literacy\, creativity\, and attention to detail. \nThe exhibit opening will also mark the graduation of the 25 teens involved in Mas Camp\, and they will perform their dance routine at the event. \nThe Mas Camp program is supported by the Greater Hartford Arts Council and the City of Hartford; the National Endowment for the Arts; the CT Office of the Arts/DECD; the West Indian Foundation\, the West Indian Independence Celebration\, the UConn Caribbean Interdisciplinary Research and Outreach Institute\, and UConn’s El Instituto/the Institute for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by August 17. Call (860) 236-5621 or email rsvp@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-mas-carnival-costumes-from-hartfords-west-indian-community-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHAP,Exhibit Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180521T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T194728
CREATED:20180305T154300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T154300Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception:  Facing War: Connecticut in World War I
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the Opening Reception for Facing War: Connecticut in World War I. \nOne hundred years ago\, the First World War consumed the lives of Connecticut residents. This exhibit will explore how people responded to the conflict and how it impacted life during and after the war. Hundreds of photographs\, letters\, posters\, clothing\, equipment\, and other artifacts from the CMCH collection help tell the stories of Connecticut individuals impacted by the war\, including military servicemen and servicewomen\, nurses\, conscientious objectors\, and YMCA and Red Cross workers. Similar to today\, in 1918 people in Connecticut struggled to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder\, concerns about immigration\, a global refugee crisis\, and discrimination. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by May 15. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org. \nThrough December 1\, CMCH is collecting personal care items for military service members in partnership with Blue Star Mothers of America. Learn more here. \n  \n[slideshow_deploy id=’14456′]\n  \nPremier Sponsors\n \nPremier Community Partner\n \nSupporting Community Partner\n \nWith Support From\n\n\n \nContributing Sponsors
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-facing-war-connecticut-in-world-war-i/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut History,Exhibit Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180521T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T194728
CREATED:20180305T154300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T154300Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception:  Facing War: Connecticut in World War I
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the Opening Reception for Facing War: Connecticut in World War I. \nOne hundred years ago\, the First World War consumed the lives of Connecticut residents. This exhibit will explore how people responded to the conflict and how it impacted life during and after the war. Hundreds of photographs\, letters\, posters\, clothing\, equipment\, and other artifacts from the CMCH collection help tell the stories of Connecticut individuals impacted by the war\, including military servicemen and servicewomen\, nurses\, conscientious objectors\, and YMCA and Red Cross workers. Similar to today\, in 1918 people in Connecticut struggled to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder\, concerns about immigration\, a global refugee crisis\, and discrimination. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by May 15. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org. \nThrough December 1\, CMCH is collecting personal care items for military service members in partnership with Blue Star Mothers of America. Learn more here. \n  \n[slideshow_deploy id=’14456′]\n  \nPremier Sponsors\n \nPremier Community Partner\n \nSupporting Community Partner\n \nWith Support From\n\n\n \nContributing Sponsors
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-facing-war-connecticut-in-world-war-i-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut History,Exhibit Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T194728
CREATED:20180118T185226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T185226Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception: From Their Hands and Lands: Artifacts from Connecticut's Enfield Shakers
DESCRIPTION:We invite CMCH members and special guests to join us for the Opening Reception for From Their Hands and Lands: Artifacts from Connecticut’s Enfield Shakers. \nThe Shaker Community in Enfield\, Connecticut was in existence from 1792 – 1917. The Shakers are known for their craftsmanship\, distinctive design style and entrepreneurial agricultural practices.  This work enabled the Shakers to pursue their spiritual mission. Relatively few documented artifacts have survived from the Enfield community. The pieces in this exhibit are from the CMCH\, the Collection of M. Stephen and Miriam R. Miller\, the New Britain Museum of American Art and Hamilton College. \nPlease let us know if you are able to join us by March 19. Call (860) 236-5621 x238 or email rsvp@chs.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-from-their-hands-and-lands-artifacts-from-connecticuts-enfield-shakers/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut History,Exhibit Opening Reception,New Event Category Name
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