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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program is included with the cost of admission (which is FREE the first weekend of each month!) and is great for children age 6 and under. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice:The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytime/2024-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Lyman Eppes - Black Yankee and Adirondack Pioneer
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nAmy Godine’s new book\, The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier (Cornell\, Fall 2023)\, tells the story of a rich abolitionist’s bid to colonize the Adirondack wilderness in 1846 by donating 120\,000 acres to 3\,000 impoverished Black New Yorkers before the Civil War. Gerrit Smith’s land gifts aimed to ease Black access to the ballot in an age when landless Black New Yorkers were disenfranchised. Frederick Douglass and New York’s leading Black reformers promoted Smith’s proposal with zeal. \nWhat does this story have to do with Connecticut? \nJoin us for this virtual presentation\, as Amy Godine traces this Adirondack story back to two key players that have Connecticut roots: Lyman Eppes and John Brown. The militant abolitionist\, John Brown\, born in Torrington\, Connecticut\, was an advocate of Smith’s plan and moved his family to Timbuctoo\, a new Black enclave in the Adirondack woods in 1849. \nAmy Godine will also introduce us to one of Smith’s grantees\, Lyman Eppes\, who was born in Colchester\, Connecticut. Eppes migrated to the Adirondacks with his family in 1849 and became Brown’s close friend and confidante. In his new home\, North Elba\, Eppes co-founded two churches\, a singing school\, and his town’s first library. The Eppes family’s tenure in the region spanned almost a century. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAbout the Speaker: Publishers Weekly called Amy Godine’s The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier (Cornell\, 2023)\, an “eye-opening…vital contribution to African American history.” From Saratoga Springs\, New York\, Amy Godine has been publishing articles and essays about Adirondack Black\, ethnic\, migratory\, and labor history\, since 1989. \nTo purchase Amy Godine’s The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier\, click here. Input discount promo code 09FLYER at check out for 30% off list price. \nTICKETS\nThis virtual event is free! Click the button below to register. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lyman-eppes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Black History,online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T143000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Connecticut's Bookshelf
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition\, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books\, copyright law\, Noah Webster\, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative\, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription\, and inspired children’s sections in libraries nationwide. From the 1700s to today\, Connecticut has been compiling its bookshelf\, one sermon\, ledger\, map\, schoolbook\, law\, psalm\, newspaper\, and book at a time. Connecticut’s Bookshelf explores how these documents were made\, shared\, and received\, and asks you to consider: What belongs on the shelf? And who gets to decide? \nTours are included with museum admission. No pre-registration required! \nIf you’re interested in arranging a private tour of the exhibition for your book club\, community center\, or other group\, contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ctbookshelf-tour/2024-06-09/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tour,Special Event
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Beginning Bookbinding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This event is sold out! Thank you for your interest\, be sure to stay tuned for future workshops! \nBe it medieval illuminated manuscripts or a Ming dynasty scroll; handmade books are meaningful works of art with a rich history. Dive into the wonderful world of bookmaking with this introductory level class where you will learn the vocabulary\, history\, and know-how of binding books. By the end of the class\, you will have completed your own handmade book to take home! \nMaterials will be provided; however\, patrons are encouraged to bring any scrapbooking paper\, drawings\, or paintings they wish to use for their book’s cover. Suitable for ages 16 and up. \nAbout the Instructor: Mya Concepcion is a museum educator at the Connecticut Museum as well as a working artist. She holds a BFA in Painting and Art History from the Hartford Art School and has studied with various book artists. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nTICKETS (includes all materials)\n$30 General Admission\n$25 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/beginning-bookbinding-workshop/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000
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SUMMARY:The Hartford Circus Fire Remembered
DESCRIPTION:A note to patrons: The elevator that provides access to our gallery spaces and accessible bathroom is out of order. This program will be held in our ground-floor Auditorium and is fully accessible\, with no stairs required for entry. There is also a set of bathrooms on the ground level that are fully accessible\, again with no stairs required. However\, visitors who cannot climb stairs will not have access to the museum galleries\, or to the wheelchair-accessible bathroom.  \nEighty years ago\, the worst disaster in Hartford history took the lives of 168 people. The circus fire has lived in the memories of survivors and the imaginations of Connecticans ever since. On June 6th\, the Connecticut Museum welcomes Don Massey and former Hartford Fire Chief Charles A. Teale to talk about the lasting legacy of the fire. Don Massey is coauthor of A Matter of Degree: The Hartford Circus Fire and the Mystery of Little Miss 1565\, documenting arson investigator Rick Davey’s identification of one of the fire’s unclaimed victims as Eleanor Emily Cook. Chief Charles Teale co-chaired the Hartford Circus Fire Memorial Foundation\, which created a memorial to the victims on the site of the fire on Barbour Street. The conversation will be moderated by the Connecticut Museum’s Deputy Executive Director\, Ilene Frank. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nThis is the second event in our 2024 Woodward Lecture Series\, in which we examine the impact and legacy of disasters\, both natural and man-made\, in our state’s history. Save the date for our last presentation in the series\, an examination of 2017’s Hurricane Maria\, which devastated Puerto Rico and sent thousands of survivors to seek refuge in Connecticut. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nTICKETS\n$15 General Admission\n$10 Members\nFREE for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/hartford-circus-fire/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T140000
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s story is “The Hospital Where” by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-89/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club,online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240306T161910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T162242Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee With the Curator
DESCRIPTION:A members-only exclusive event! \nWhat better way to spend the morning than with a cozy coffee\, a satisfying breakfast\, and an insider’s perspective into our Museum’s collection? Get a look at some of our most recent acquisitions with our Chief Curator of Collections\, followed by a casual Q&A session. Start your Tuesday off right! Join us June 4th @ 9:30 am; get free tickets to reserve your spot! \nNot yet a member? Join today for access to this event\, plus lots of other perks throughout the year. Members who sign up or renew in May get an extra month of membership free! \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/coffee-with-the-curator/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20231120T143916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T175425Z
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program is included with the cost of admission (which is FREE the first weekend of each month!) and is great for children age 6 and under. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice:The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytime/2024-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240403T180139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T180139Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing monthly\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! June’s challenge is to design a new way to serve your favorite food with style! \nThe Inspire Center is open Saturdays and Sundays and is included with Museum admission. For more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterjune2024/2024-06-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20230105T214549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T154141Z
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH\,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! \nNew players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in\, please get in touch with jam organizer\, Joe Lavariere\, at joesondra@juno.com. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take a break during July\, November\, and December.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/fcjam/2024-06-01/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free First Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing monthly\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! June’s challenge is to design a new way to serve your favorite food with style! \nThe Inspire Center is open Saturdays and Sundays and is included with Museum admission. For more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterjune2024/2024-06-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Game On!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family\, your skates\, your helmets and your game face and experience unique community sports like roller derby\, skateboarding\, double Dutch\, and more at this FREE outdoor event for visitors of all ages! Meet and learn from local athletes throughout the day\, and take part in activities and crafts![divider line_type=”no-line” custom_height=””]\nFrom 10:00 am – noon\, get skating tips and learn about the wild sport of roller derby from HARD (Hartford Area Roller Derby). Bring your skates!From noon – 2\, learn to skateboard with Push to Start Skate Program!From 2:00 – 4:00 pm\, meet Lady Carrie Trimmier-Mccrorey from the Connecticut American Double Dutch League — be ready to jump![divider line_type=”no-line” custom_height=””]\nTry your hand at a variety of other sports\, including kid-safe archery and lawn bowling\, and don’t forget to head inside the Museum to explore our special exhibition\, We’re Game! Sports and Community. This event is part of Free First Weekend\, which includes free admission to the Museum for all ages! This is a drop-in event; no tickets required. Families are encouraged to bring their own roller skates and protective gear to participate in the demonstrations as they wish. \nFor more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org. This program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank. \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/gameon/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240405T172017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T174043Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Connecticut - Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Connecting Connecticut\,” a FREE interactive open house where you “travel” across Connecticut\, visiting each county as you journey throughout the Museum’s galleries\, answer trivia questions\, and earn a chance to win free Connecticut Museum membership for a year! \nAlong the way\, go behind the scenes with our Museum staff to discover the highlights of 2023 – and what’s to come in 2024. Learn about traditional artists across the state from Cultural Sustainability\, recent acquisitions from our Collections department\, program highlights with the Education team\,  exciting new projects in Research\,  explore current exhibitions\, and more. Enjoy complimentary Connecticut-themed refreshments to fuel you on your way! \n\nThis event is for all ages and open to the public. Get free tickets now to claim your spot!\n\nget tickets
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/connecting-connecticut-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240405T160058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T171804Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Museum Members are cordially invited to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting! This is Member exclusive meeting offers a 2023 year-in-review\, and a sneak-peek of what’s to come in 2024. Enjoy Connecticut-themed refreshments\, meet fellow members and culture and history enthusiasts\, and join us afterwards for “Connecting Connecticut\,” an interactive open house that dives into the exciting happenings within the Museum\, from viewing new acquisitions in Collections to discovering new traditional arts\, and much more! \nTo RSVP\, get free tickets through the button below. \nget tickets\n*Please Note: Members who RSVP to the Annual Meeting do not need to RSVP separately for the “Connecting Connecticut” open house. The Annual Meeting is for current members only\, but the general public is welcome to attend the “Connecting Connecticut” open house and enter win a free one-year membership! \nNot a member? Join today!
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/annual-members-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,General,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program is included with the cost of admission (which is FREE the first weekend of each month!) and is great for children age 6 and under. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice:The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytime/2024-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240306T161456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T161456Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us in learning the basics of linocut printmaking! In this workshop\, led by folk artist Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey\, you will be guided through the whole “block print” process: from designing a pattern\, transferring\, carving\, testing and printing your design to take home. No printmaking experience required\, and people of all artistic abilities are welcome. Even if you think you can’t draw\, you can print! All the tools and materials will be provided; however\, participants are encouraged to bring any print making tools they wish to use. \nThis workshop will be structured for the beginner\, but all levels of expertise are encouraged to register! Suitable for ages 16 and up. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nTICKETS (includes all materials)\n$30 General Admission\n$25 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/printmakingwksp/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240228T175017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192544Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Date Night: Making the Look
DESCRIPTION:*** We’re sorry\, this program has been canceled. *** \nBring your best pal or significant other to the museum for a custom tour that explores how Americans have used fashion accessories to snazz up their looks over the centuries. You’ll join a museum staff member in the Collections vaults to see how our taste in hats\, shoes\, bags\, and more has evolved. Then relax with snacks\, wine\, and a fun game to test your fashion knowledge! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \nTICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-making-the-look/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Public Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20230803T190238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T191921Z
UID:25244-1715522400-1715524200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Connecticut's Bookshelf
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition\, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books\, copyright law\, Noah Webster\, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative\, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription\, and inspired children’s sections in libraries nationwide. From the 1700s to today\, Connecticut has been compiling its bookshelf\, one sermon\, ledger\, map\, schoolbook\, law\, psalm\, newspaper\, and book at a time. Connecticut’s Bookshelf explores how these documents were made\, shared\, and received\, and asks you to consider: What belongs on the shelf? And who gets to decide? \nTours are included with museum admission. No pre-registration required! \nIf you’re interested in arranging a private tour of the exhibition for your book club\, community center\, or other group\, contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ctbookshelf-tour/2024-05-12/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tour,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240228T172332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T165421Z
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SUMMARY:Persian Calligraphy Workshop with Alibaba Awrang
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to Persian Calligraphy with master calligrapher Alibaba Awrang. Fusing Persian letters with bright\, bold colors and patterns\, Alibaba uses both traditional and modern artistic techniques. Awrang will present an overview of calligraphy\, give a demonstration and show examples of his work\, and then assist you in creating your own piece. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. All materials will be provided. Alibaba will also share his story\, including his position as head the Department of Calligraphy and Miniature Painting at the Turquoise Mountain Institute in Afghanistan\, an NGO founded by the former Prince of Wales (now King Charles III). \nTICKETS (includes all materials)\n$30 General Admission\n$25 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \nGET TICKETS[divider line_type=”no-line” custom_height=””]\nAbout the Artist: Awrang comes from Ghazni Province in Afghanistan. He studied calligraphy in Tehran\, Iran.\, and opened his own gallery in Kabul\, where he also taught calligraphy. His work is well known in the Eastern world\, with exhibitions in Kabul\, Tehran\, Bahrain\, Dubai\, Istanbul\, Islam Abad\, Tajikistan and Melbourne\, among others. His recent commission of a large triptych was installed in the fall of 2022 in the entry gallery of the I. M. Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Art in Doha\, Qatar. At the pinnacle of his career\, Awrang was evacuated from Afghanistan by the U.S. Department of State in 2021\, and is relaunching his career from his new home in Connecticut. \nSince his arrival\, Awrang’s work has been featured in three exhibitions in Connecticut: a sold-out show\, From Kabul to Connecticut\, in November\, 2022\, at the Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Litchfield County; in a September 2023-January 2024 show at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury\, Between the Worlds: Stories of Artists and Migrations\, co-curated by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts\, the Munson-Williams Proctor Arts Institute\, and the Mattatuck Museum; and in a recent show at the Five Points Annex in Torrington\, CT. \n“While my work is rooted in ancient tradition\, it is a new kind of Islamic art\,” explains Awrang\, “striving to open a new horizon by connecting the past\, present and future through the prism of postmodernism. I depart from tradition by combining both script and painting. In every maze of my calligraphic work\, there is mystery; and in every turn and twist of its colors\, I reflect the human condition.” \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/persian-calligraphy/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240206T195852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T195852Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - The Forgotten Chinese Generations
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nAAPI Heritage Month was established to recognize and honor the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history\, culture\, and achievements of the United States.  However\, the generations of Chinese who first arrived in this country in the 1850s\, who helped build the transcontinental railroads in the 1860s\, who fought in its wars\, and continuing through the 1960s\, were subjected to exclusion laws that denied them opportunities to achieve the “American Dream.” \nPresenter Irving Moy will trace the hardships the Chinese had to endure using the example of Moy Chack Fong\, his father.  Irving will discuss his father’s immigration story\, and the challenges he faced to achieve a better life for himself and his family under exclusion. \nThis virtual presentation is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAbout the Speaker: Irving Moy is a first-generation Chinese American born in Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, where his parents owned and operated a Chinese hand laundry.  He is the first in his family to graduate from high school and college.  He retired as a manager with the CT Department of Public Health in healthcare regulation. Irving’s passion\, however\, is his reading and study of U.S. history\, especially\, of Abraham Lincoln\, and the Civil War Era.  In July 2008\, Governor M. Jodi Rell appointed him to serve as 1 of 15 members of the Connecticut Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.  He portrays Corporal Joseph Pierce\, a Chinese\, who enlisted in Company F\, 14th Regiment\, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry\, and fought in the Civil War\, at reenactments and living history events.  He is the author of An American Journey- My Father\, Lincoln\, Joseph Pierce\, and Me\, published in 2009\, the bicentennial year of Lincoln’s birth. \nImage: Objects from Wing Lee Laundry\, 1948-1960. 2023.14.1-.10\, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-the-forgotten-chinese-generations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20231120T143916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T175425Z
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program is included with the cost of admission (which is FREE the first weekend of each month!) and is great for children age 6 and under. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice:The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytime/2024-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240403T175728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T175753Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing monthly\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! May’s challenge is to create a new type of ball! \nThe Inspire Center is open Saturdays and Sundays and is included with Museum admission. For more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecentermay2024/2024-05-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20230105T214549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T154141Z
UID:25190-1714833000-1714840200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH\,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! \nNew players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in\, please get in touch with jam organizer\, Joe Lavariere\, at joesondra@juno.com. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take a break during July\, November\, and December.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/fcjam/2024-05-04/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free First Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240305T180709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T135154Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Noopura Naadam - The Sound of Ankle Bells
DESCRIPTION:Join us for special dance performances by Layavinyasa Company! During this program\, all ages can experience and enjoy the traditional Indian art forms of Kuchipudi Dance and Carnatic music that embody stories from ancient scriptures. Families will also have the opportunity to learn more about the cultural\, social\, and historical significance of this art form and make some crafts to take home! Performances will take place from 11:30 – 12:15 and again from 1:00 – 1:45. Performances funded in part by Ensworth Charitable Foundation\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee. \nSarada Nori is an accomplished performer and teacher of two classical art forms from India – Kuchipudi dance and Carnatic music. She has been trained in these arts by leading exponents and holds a Masters degree specializing in Kuchipudi. Sarada is the founder and artistic director of Layavinyasa\, an organization that promotes these art forms in the New England region through training in Kuchipudi dance and Carnatic music\, cross-cultural artistic collaboration\, and public outreach. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages! This is a drop-in program; no tickets required. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org. \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/noopuranaadam/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240403T175728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T175752Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing monthly\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! May’s challenge is to create a new type of ball! \nThe Inspire Center is open Saturdays and Sundays and is included with Museum admission. For more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecentermay2024/2024-05-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240309T153314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T152441Z
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SUMMARY:The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
DESCRIPTION:Join us as acclaimed historian Manisha Sinha discusses her new book\, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction\, 1860-1920. The book is a groundbreaking\, expansive new account of Reconstruction that fundamentally alters our view of this formative period in American history. After the Civil War\, the victorious North attempted to create an interracial democracy in the unrepentant South\, but that effort failed—and that failure serves as a warning today about violent backlash to the mere idea of black equality. \nYou can purchase a copy of the book in advance when you click “GET TICKETS” below. Your copy will be available for pick up at the event. Copies of the book will also be available for purchase at the event\, courtesy of our friends at River Bend Book Shop. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nAbout our Speaker: Manisha Sinha is the Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut. Her book\, The Slave’s Cause: A History of Abolition\, won the Frederick Douglass Book Prize among several others and was longlisted for the National Book Award for Non-Fiction. \nTickets\n$49.99 Admission plus copy of Rise and Fall: includes $5 discount off admission price\n$15 General Admission\n$10 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/the-rise-and-fall-sinha/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240206T201250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T201250Z
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s story is “Shingles for the Lord\,” by William Faulkner. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-88/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club,online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20231120T143916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T175424Z
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program is included with the cost of admission (which is FREE the first weekend of each month!) and is great for children age 6 and under. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice:The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytime/2024-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20230801T162208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T131139Z
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SUMMARY:As If! '90s Trivia at the Connecticut Museum
DESCRIPTION:Chillax at the Connecticut Museum with some ‘90s Trivia. That’s right\, the decade that gave us Furbies\, Friends\, and the Fresh Prince.  Extra points to teams who dress in their raddest ’90s styles – so if you’ve still got those JNCOs or a flannel shirt somewhere in the closet\, now’s the time to dig them out. ’90s-themed prizes for the winning teams! \nCT Public’s Chion Wolf will be our emcee for the night! \nSnacks\, soft drinks\, and complementary wine and beer are included with your admission. Families are welcome!  \nBring a team (max 6) or sign up when you arrive to meet new friends! Click here to get your tickets.  \nTICKETS\n$15 general admission\n$10 Connecticut Museum members\nfree for NARM-level members \nget tickets\nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/90s-trivia/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002006
CREATED:20240206T195915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T195915Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Justices of the Peace and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nJustices of the peace ruled on colonial Americans’ smallest disputes: an overdue IOU\, a corn crop damaged by swine\, a stolen shirt\, a hurtful public accusation. Then the Revolutionary War came.  Amid the war\, as Americans sorted out their relationships to the “Glorious Cause\,” many of the judges of small causes kept their offices and continued to go about their business. \nThis virtual presentation by Hannah Farber is part of a book project on civil litigation in the early American republic\, will use surviving justices’ dockets to show how different types of magistrates–farmers\, ministers\, urban merchants\, and Patriot enforcers–handled the provision of justice to their neighbors amid Revolutionary disruption. Hannah recently conducted research at the Connecticut Museum for this project. \nThis virtual presentation is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAbout the Speaker: Hannah Farber is an assistant professor of history at Columbia University. She is the author of Underwriters of the United States: How Insurance Shaped the American Founding (Omohundro Institute/UNC Press\, 2021) and a series editor for American Beginnings: 1500-1900 at the University of Chicago Press. \nImage: Burn’s Abridgment\, or the American Justice (Dover\, New Hampshire\, 1792) \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-justices-of-the-peace/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/american-justice-image.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Busa":MAILTO:Jennifer_Busa@chs.org
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