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SUMMARY:River Gods & Sturdy Yeomen: Connecticut Clothing in the Age of Revolution  1760-1790
DESCRIPTION:During the years prior to the Industrial Revolution\, clothing was considered as necessary protection to the wearer\, a store of value\, and an outward expression of socioeconomic status. Today these garments provide us with an invaluable window into the material culture of past times \nUsing examples of men’s clothing from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History and other collections in the state\, Henry Cooke will examine the interrelationship of fashion\, commerce\, politics\, and technology that were responsible for creating these garments and how they help us to better understand the lives of Connecticut’s early citizens. \nThe Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s collection of men’s and women’s clothing is unique in the number\, variety and quality items from the mid to late 18th century. Many of the garments are identified to their original wearers\, who range from ordinary citizens to the colonial elite. Their lives would intersect and collide during the Revolutionary era\, as Connecticut’s citizens struggled with the economic\, social and military costs that also found their outward expression in their clothing\, which was preserved as a reminder of that struggle. \nThis program is part of the Museum’s “Made to Last” series\, which pairs items from our collection with modern day artisans who discuss change and tradition in their field of expertise. \nThis program is free\, but spaces are limited\, so please reserve your spot now. \nGET TICKETS\nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/connecticut-clothing-age-of-revolution/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speak Up: Do-Overs
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Museum for an unforgettable evening of live storytelling\, where talented storytellers share true\, personal stories drawn from real life. The night is led by Matthew Dicks\, a 62-time Moth StorySLAM Champion and 10-time GrandSLAM Champion\, and features a dynamic cast of voices bringing bold stories to the stage. \nEveryone deserves a second chance—but not every second chance turns out the way we expect. On October 17\, National Mulligan Day\, Speak Up returns with “Do-Overs” — true stories of do-overs\, fresh starts\, unlikely comebacks\, hard-earned forgiveness\, and the moments when life offered one more opportunity to get it right—or spectacularly wrong. Join us for an evening of funny\, heartbreaking\, and unforgettable stories about the chances we gave\, the chances we took\, and the ones we never thought we’d get. \nHosted by Elysha Dicks. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view our exhibitions\, including Rebellious and Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. Performance starts at 7:00 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nTickets must be purchased in advance online.  \nGET TICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-do-overs/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T193000
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SUMMARY:Date Night: Chills and Treats
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something different to do for date night? Bring your sweetie (or bestie!) to the museum for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the weirdest and creepiest items in our vaults (corpse preserver? Check. Devil puppet? Yup. Haunted painting? Uh-huh.) Then relax and create a fun Halloween-themed craft to take home while you enjoy a themed cocktail and snacks. \nTICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-chills-and-treats/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T140000
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SUMMARY:Rebellious Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:What does the Declaration of Independence mean to you? \nOur exhibition\, Rebellious\, reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history when its people came together\, pushed back\, and sparked change to pursue their own visions of life\, liberty\, and happiness in America. Join us on selected days fall for a guided tour of the exhibition. \nThis tour is included in admission — no need to pre-register! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/rebellious-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tour,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED! Lunch and Learn - Lydia Sigourney: Unsung Mother of American Literature
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nPlease note that this Lunch and Learn will take place on a Thursday! \nWho was Lydia Sigourney? Why is she not more well known among generations of Hartford residents and other readers? Come learn more about how Hartford’s own Lydia Sigourney helped transform American culture in the early 19th-century. \nUsing items from the Connecticut Museum’s collection\, Professor Mary Louise Kete and Professor Elizabeth Petrino will introduce you to Sigourney’s central role as an American poet\, educator\, and rights activist and to the Lydia Sigourney Digital Archive Project. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. \nQuestions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio! \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. \nAbout the speakers: \nMary Louise Kete is Chair of the English Department at the University of Vermont where she also teaches and studies 19th-century American literature and culture. She and Elizabeth Petrino have co-edited Lydia Sigourney: Critical Essays and Cultural Views (U of Massachusetts Press\, 2018) and a special issue on Sigourney for the journal ESQ. Her publications focus on the contributions of American women to the major cultural movements of the long 19th-century. \nElizabeth Petrino is Director of Liberal Studies in the Associate Degree Program at Fairfield Bellarmine and Professor of English at Fairfield University\, Fairfield\, CT. She and Mary Louise Kete have co-edited Lydia Sigourney: Critical Essays and Cultural Views (U of Massachusetts Press\, 2018). Her articles on Sigourney explore a range of topics including gift book culture\, correspondence\, deaf education\, and the environment and have appeared in Studies in American Humor\, Legacy\, ESQ\, and ISLE. \nCurrently\, Mary Louise and Elizabeth are working on developing a Sigourney digital archive. \nImage:  Lydia Sigourney\, Painted by Francis Alexander\, 1828. 2005.125.1 Connecticut Museum collection.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-lydia-sigourney-unsung-mother-of-american-literature/
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CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T180000
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SUMMARY:Newcomers to Nutmeggers: Jewish History in Greater Hartford
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 19 for a panel discussion about how and why thousands of Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe made the North End of Hartford their home in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. What were the push and pull factors that drew Jewish people away from Europe and to Connecticut\, and specifically\, the capital city? How did they build thriving communities? What impact did they have on the neighborhood\, the city\, and the state as a whole? \nVisitors can come early to view our current exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End\, which features stories about pioneering Jewish North End residents like Dr. Fanny Karp Radom\, a founder of Mt. Sinai Hospital\, and Moshe Paranov\, a founder of Hartt School of Music. \nOur panelists are: Amy Weiss\, Director of the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Hartford; Mary Donohue\, West Hartford Town Historian\, and Jennifer Klau\, Executive Director of The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \nTickets\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\n\n\nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/newcomers-to-nutmeggers/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T180000
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SUMMARY:Sign of the Times: Tavern Night at the Connecticut Museum
DESCRIPTION:Gather in our spectacular tavern sign exhibition for some historic tippling!   Mixologist and tavern enthusiast Tim Cabral\, owner of The Ordinary in New Haven\, will talk about colonial era drinks as he mixes up a few samples to taste.  Try your hand at tavern games\, a scavenger hunt\, and a fun craft\, or just enjoy your drink as you explore the largest collection of tavern signs in the U.S.    \nThis program is for guests over 21 years of age only. \nTICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/sign-of-the-times/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T190000
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SUMMARY:Speak Up: The Things We Give
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Museum for an unforgettable evening of live storytelling\, where talented storytellers share true\, personal stories drawn from real life. The night is led by Matthew Dicks\, a 62-time Moth StorySLAM Champion and 10-time GrandSLAM Champion\, and features a dynamic cast of voices bringing bold stories to the stage. \nThe things we give are not always wrapped in paper and tied with a bow. We give our time\, our trust\, our love\, our forgiveness\, and sometimes more of ourselves than we ever intended. On December 5\, Speak Up presents “The Things We Give” — an evening of true stories about unexpected generosity\, difficult sacrifices\, gifts with strings attached\, and the things we gave away only to discover how much they meant. Join us for funny\, moving\, and unforgettable stories about what we give\, what we receive\, and what it costs us to do either. \nHosted by Elysha Dicks. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view our exhibitions\, including Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. Performance starts at 7:00 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nTickets must be purchased in advance online.  \nGET TICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \n  \nFor information on how to request specific accommodations\, including ASL interpretation\, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-the-things-we-give/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T120000
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SUMMARY:Member Event! Holiday Brunch: A Year in Review through our Collections
DESCRIPTION:Step away from the holiday hustle and bustle and join us at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History for a relaxing afternoon of cheer. Enjoy light refreshments and festive drinks before taking a behind-the-scenes exclusive look at the Museum’s newly acquired collection items and delve into the stories behind these objects. Mingle with likeminded history champions and friends old and new. \nThis event is a Members-only event\, all are welcome — longstanding or brand new! \nQuestions about your Membership? Please contact our Members Relations Manager Christine Daniels via email at cdaniels@connecticutmuseum.org or phone 860-904-6615. \nGET TICKETS\n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/member-event-holiday-brunch-a-year-in-review-through-our-collections/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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