How did English craftsmen adapt to New World conditions in 17th-century New England? Guest speaker Nancy Carlisle of Historic New England will share her expertise.
How did English craftsmen adapt to New World conditions in 17th-century New England? Guest speaker Nancy Carlisle of Historic New England will share her expertise.
One observer noted during WWI that sexually transmitted diseases caused the U.S. Army more anxiety than German bayonets. Why? Join us in the WWI exhibit for a deep dive into this topic. We’ll look at photos, pamphlets and even film from this period to learn about the campaign to keep the U.S. Army “the cleanest in the world.”
One observer noted during WWI that sexually transmitted diseases caused the U.S. Army more anxiety than German bayonets. Why? Join us in the WWI exhibit for a deep dive into this topic. We’ll look at photos, pamphlets and even film from this period to learn about the campaign to keep the U.S. Army “the cleanest in the world.”
Our guest speaker, Mallory Warner of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, will present the stories of four women who served as military medical staff during World War One.
Our guest speaker, Mallory Warner of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, will present the stories of four women who served as military medical staff during World War One.
Ulysses Grant Dietz (Chief Curator Emeritus of The Newark Museum) will explore the changing tastes of Gilded Age America in our Decorative Arts Council Annual Lecture.
Ulysses Grant Dietz (Chief Curator Emeritus of The Newark Museum) will explore the changing tastes of Gilded Age America in our Decorative Arts Council Annual Lecture.
How did black activists push back against segregation and racial injustice in early 20th century Connecticut?
How did black activists push back against segregation and racial injustice in early 20th century Connecticut?
Join us as Lynne Z. Bassett, guest curator of Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts, offers an overview of New England quilting. You'll learn about the women who made quilts, the labor involved in creating them, and the way that romantic nostalgia about quilt-making has affected our understanding of these women's lives.
Join us as Lynne Z. Bassett, guest curator of Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts, offers an overview of New England quilting. You'll learn about the women who made quilts, the labor involved in creating them, and the way that romantic nostalgia about quilt-making has affected our understanding of these women's lives.
