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SUMMARY:How the North End of Hartford Became an African American Community
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, the Connecticut Museum will present a series of programs that shine a light on the experiences of different communities that have made the North End of Hartford their home over the last two centuries. Make sure to come early to view our newest exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nOn April 9\, Professor Fiona Vernal will give a presentation that addresses how and when the North End became a Black community. What kind of stories did the community tell about themselves? And why does it matter for how we think about Hartford today? \nThis program was developed as a companion to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series\, organized by Smithsonian Affiliations. Learn more and stay tuned for Making History\, Making Change at the Connecticut Museum on May 7\, 2026. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nThis program is free to attend. Please register below. \nGET TICKETS\n\n\nAbout Our Speaker \nFiona Vernal is Associate Director of the Africana Studies Institute (ASI)\, Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at the University of Connecticut and the Director of Engaged\, Public\, Oral\, and Community Histories (EPOCH)\, at UConn. EPOCH is a public-facing initiative aimed at integrating research\, teaching\, and scholarship in broader public policy interventions and capacity-building for community organizations. Her teaching and research center African\, Caribbean\, African Diaspora histories. She is currently working on a book and digital humanities project\, Hartford Bound that integrates oral histories\, archival research\, and GIS methodologies to offer new visual and spatial histories of race\, ethnic belonging\, migration\, and community succession in Hartford\, Connecticut.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/how-the-north-end-of-hartford/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED! Lunch and Learn - Revolutionary Women Writers
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 4/2/2026: Program cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date! \nVirtual Presentation! \nDuring the Revolution\, Connecticut women left a trove of written materials – letters\, diaries\, recipes\, journals\, poems\, and account books. Through them\, we can see their cares and interests and how the Revolution affected their daily lives – sometimes in subtle ways and sometimes profound. Yet all of them used writing to create meaning and connection in a deeply unsettled time. \nPlease join us as Dr. Marie McDaniel contextualizes several written materials from the Connecticut Museum’s American Revolution collection.  Dr. McDaniel was the 2025 Project Scholar for the American Revolution Papers Digitization Project at the Connecticut Museum. \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. \nThank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servididio! \nAbout the speaker: Dr. Marie McDaniel is the chair of the History Department at Southern Connecticut State University and a historian of Early American religious and gender history. Her first monograph We Shall Not Differ in Heaven: Community in Colonial Philadelphia is forthcoming with Palgrave Macmillan Press. Her current monograph is on ministers who were accused of sexual indiscretions in the colonial period. Prof. McDaniel lives in New Haven with her husband\, two kids\, and two cats. \nImage: Prudence Punderson (Rossiter)\, Chapbook/journal with drawings\, ca. 1770\, Punderson Family Papers\, 1751-1889\, MS Punderson\, Box 1\, Folder 7\, Connecticut Museum collection.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-revolutionary-women-writers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Sketching Your Story
DESCRIPTION:Have you always lived in Connecticut? What does this state mean to you? Explore some of Hartford’s immigration stories\, told in the form of graphic novels\, in the exhibit Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. Using inspiration from the exhibit and graphic novels in the Museum’s collection\, create your own comic that tells the story of your family’s experience in Connecticut. Then\, learn more about the experiences of historic immigrants by exploring suitcases full of reproduction objects and pictures. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/sketchingyourstory/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T163000
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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 every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! April’s challenge is to create a new way use the wheel – one of history’s most important inventions! \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and is included with Museum admission\, which is free the first weekend of the month! Free First Weekend includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterapr2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2026,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T140000
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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 Moths” by Helena Maria Viramontes.  Click here to read. \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\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-111/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Family Movie Night: The Wild Robot
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out!  Thank you for your interest. For more family programs coming soon\, visit our upcoming events page. \nJoin us for a special showing of The Wild Robot and go on many heartfelt adventures with Roz the robot\, Brightbill the goose\, and Fink the fox as they form an unbreakable bond. Meet many other animals of the forest along the way\, from busy beavers to fierce falcons – each with their own unique personalities and stories! Then\, through hands-on activities included in a special take-home goody bag\, explore the similarities between the lives of these characters and the animals of Connecticut throughout history and today. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30pm\, and the movie begins at 6:00pm. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged. Tickets are free but space is limited! Get tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org. \nThanks to CREC Museum Academy for their generous support of Family Movie Nights.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/thewildrobot/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
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SUMMARY:Stone Footprints: The Wandering Plaque of 1911
DESCRIPTION:Join us this spring for a series of programs that shine a light on the experiences of different communities that have made the North End of Hartford their home over the last two centuries. Make sure to come early to view our newest exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nOn March 26\, Jennifer Klau\, Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford\, will share an exciting new research project that illuminates the experiences of the Jewish immigrants that once made the North End of Hartford their home. \nAn enormous marble plaque from 1911\, serendipitously rediscovered in the basement of a Hartford school building\, sparked a fascinating research dive into long-demolished buildings\, extinct and extant community institutions\, continuity and change. The story of this slab of marble illustrates the comings and goings of Hartford’s Jewish community from its roots in the North End to its eventual and complete migration to the suburbs. The plaque’s journey from one building to another\, where it was abandoned for about 75 years as the community moved away\, is an example of rich heritage that can easily disappear and a hopeful story about recovering the past. This program was developed as a companion to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series\, organized by Smithsonian Affiliations. \nLearn more and stay tuned for Making History\, Making Change at the Connecticut Museum on May 7\, 2026.  \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nThis program is free to attend! \nGET FREE TICKETS\nAbout Our Speaker \nJennifer Klau is the Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford. Before embracing her inner history nerd\, Jennifer worked in the healthcare sciences realm as Director of Research for a healthcare startup\, Adjunct Professor at Central Connecticut State University and as a Master Instructor for the SpinningTM program\, training instructors and creating and presenting continuing education courses. \nKlau has served as the President of Beth David Synagogue in West Hartford\, CT twice\, heads several committees and continues to serve on its board. Jennifer is a competitive rower with Riverfront Recapture in Hartford and spends as much of the winter as she can skiing. She earned her B.S. in Communications from Boston University College of Communication and her M.A. in Education and Ph.D. in Kinesiology at UCONN. Jennifer is married to Superior Court Judge Daniel Klau\, with whom she raised three children.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/stone-footprints/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T193000
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night: Y2K Edition
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your low-rise jeans and head to the Museum for a night of trivia all about the 2000s! That’s right\, the decade that brought us Shrek\, The Office\, and iPods. Fetch prizes for winning teams (yes\, we’re making fetch happen.) \nSnacks\, soft drinks\, and complementary wine and beer included with your admission. Teams limited to 6 people. \nOur emcee for this event will be the one and only Chion Wolf of CT Public! \nTickets\n$20 General Admission\n$15 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/trivia-night-y2k-edition/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20251017T151356Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Family Movie Night: Inside Out 2
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 3/12: This event is sold out! Thank you for your interest. Please join us for the next movie night on March 27 here. \n____________________ \nWhy is yellow the color for joy? Or red for anger? Join us for a special showing of Inside Out 2 and embark on another adventure with Joy\, Sadness\, Disgust\, Anger\, and Fear – now joined by Riley’s newest emotions! Then\, through activities and crafts included in a special take-home goody bag\, explore some of the colorful objects in the Museum’s collection. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas. Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30pm\, and the movie begins at 6:00pm. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged. Tickets are free but space is limited! Get tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org. \nThanks to CREC Museum Academy for their generous support of Family Movie Nights.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/insideout2/
CATEGORIES:Family Movie Night 2026,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Songs of Colonial & Revolutionary America
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\n“The history of America\,” writes Mariana Whitmer of the Society for American Music\, “is reflected in our music\, and in the songs we have sung.”    \nThe songs of Colonial and Revolutionary America rallied and unified Colonists and Revolutionary soldiers; protested grievances\, proclaimed values\, and impelled action; boosted morale and celebrated victories — and were even used as weapons!    \nJoin us as we listen to songs from the Colonial and Revolutionary period. Music historian\, Robert Cohen\, will help us understand the role music played during this period\, and why one chaplain in the Revolutionary army stated that “one good song is worth a dozen addresses or proclamations.”  \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link.  Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET FREE TICKETS\nAbout the speaker:  Robert Cohen has taught and lectured on American folk & popular music and Jewish music for over a quarter-century\, including at the Fifth Avenue New York Public Library and the New England Conservatory of Music\, New School University and the 92nd St. Y in New York\, the Jewish Theological Seminary and Boston College’s Center for Christian-Jewish Learning\, the Afro-American Historical & Cultural Museum in Philadelphia\, and the Mandell Jewish Community Center of Greater Hartford.  He has produced and hosted over 100 radio programs and wrote the NPR documentary\, “One People\, Many Voices:  American-Jewish Music Comes of Age\,” and he produced the compilation CD\, Open the Gates!  New American-Jewish Music for Prayer.  \nImage: Plate IV. A View of the South Part of Lexington\, 1775\, etched by Amos Doolittle\, print\, 1844.10.4\, Connecticut Museum collection.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-songs-colonial-revolutionary/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191259Z
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family story time at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and innovation. Then\, families will be challenged to embrace their own inventive spirit by getting crafty in the Inspire Center! \nThis program is FREE and great for children under the age of 10. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/storytime/2026-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20251121T200947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T200947Z
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SUMMARY:Tavern Talks
DESCRIPTION:The dozens of tavern signs in our Auditorium once hung over busy public spaces where Connecticans ate\, drank\, slept\, argued\, celebrated\, gambled\, danced\, and courted. On select Sundays at 2:00 pm\, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. You’ll learn how to decode the symbolism on some of our most inscrutable signs\, and about why so few of these once-ubiquitous items have survived until today. \nThis gallery talk is included in regular museum admission. There’s no need to pre-register! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/tavern-talks-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Program,Tavern Signs
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session\,  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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/french-canadian-jam/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Free First Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Retro Rewind
DESCRIPTION:Flashback to the 1980s! Jump into a life-size version of the classic arcade games Pac-Man and Tetris\, model some wicked awesome accessories on our 1980s-inspired fashion runway\, and design some totally rad decor to take home. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/retrorewind/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T170725Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event - Behind the Exhibition: Drawn Here
DESCRIPTION:Members\, enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes tour of our newest exhibition\, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. \nWhat inspired this exhibition’s creation? How did the team decide what to include and which stories to tell? What is it like working with the community to create an exhibition? With insight from the exhibition’s developer\, discover the process from inspiration to opening night. Then\, enjoy refreshments as you mingle with like-minded culture and history lovers. \nThis event is free and open to Members only! Space is limited – get free tickets to reserve your spot. \nGet free tickets\n[divider line_type=”no-line” custom_height=””]\nNot yet a Member? Join or renew your Membership today to attend this event\, and receive more perks and benefits throughout the year. \nFor questions about this event or about your Membership status\, please contact Christine Daniels\, Member Relations Manager\, at 860-904-6615 or at cdaniels@connecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/member-event-behind-the-exhibition-drawn-here/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Free,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T140000
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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 “A Shocking Accident” by Graham Greene.  Click here to read. \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\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-110/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T153833Z
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SUMMARY:Family Activity Kit - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy\, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! Please Note: This is not an on-site program. \nEach kit includes crafts\, hands-on activities\, and images of collection items all around a specific theme. With themes changing every other month\, you can enjoy these kits all year long. March-April’s theme is “The Art of Nature\,” a look at paintings\, sculptures\, and songs that have been created with inspiration from Connecticut’s varied landscapes. Click here for more information on upcoming themes. \nFamily Activity Kits are available for pick up during all open hours and are included in the cost of admission. There is no need to reserve your bags in advance. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/activitykitsmarch2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Activity Kits 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20251208T174931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T211014Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Update 2/25: Tickets are sold out for this event! Thank you for your interest! \nOur Lunar New Celebration returns in 2026 on Saturday\, February 28! Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Connecticut’s vibrant Asian American Pacific Islander community. Let’s unite as friends\, neighbors\, and supporters to welcome prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead. Enjoy food\, crafts\, live performances\, and more at this family friendly event. Free and open to all! We are thrilled to partner once again with the Asian and Pacific American Coalition. \nLearn more here: https://connecticutmuseum.org/lunarnewyear  \nNote: This event will be held at:\nCT State Community College\, Manchester\nGreat Path\, Manchester\, CT 06040\nat the Arts\, Sciences\, and Technology Center. \nPlease note: Due to space and crowd control\, attendees must get tickets in advance in order to enter this event. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to create the best experience for you!
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/2026lunarnewyearcelebration/
LOCATION:CT State Community College\, Manchester\, Great Path\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Programs,Free,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20260115T145834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T145834Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled! Lunch and Learn - A Silent Revolution: The Mysterious Demise of Slavery in Revolutionary Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!  Rescheduled from January 6\, 2026 \nSlavery in Connecticut did not end completely until well into the nineteenth century. During the American Revolution\, enslaved people themselves dealt the largest blow to bondage and ushered in the first significant free Black population in Connecticut’s history. \nPlease join us as New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, William Morgan\, discusses his research findings from his recent trip to the Connecticut Museum Waterman Research Center.  He will explore how our collections demonstrate that Black people\, not legislation\, crippled slavery at its peak in the 1770s and 80s by making opportunities of the conflict with Britain. Black people made a silent revolution of their own\, quietly forging spaces of freedom where none had existed before. \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  \nAbout the Speaker William Morgan is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of History at Indiana University\, Bloomington. He is writing a dissertation about the origins and legacy of emancipation and abolition in Revolutionary New England. \nImage: Photo courtesy of William Morgan
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/rescheduled-lunch-and-learn-a-silent-revolution-the-mysterious-demise-of-slavery-in-revolutionary-connecticut/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205842Z
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SUMMARY:Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum to learn about the Revolutionary War activities of the connected Trumbull and Huntington families. \nDamien Cregeau will present material from this new book\, Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution. The book tells fascinating stories of the famous artist as he not only struggles to become an artist but also fights in combat as an aide de camp. It also illustrates his talented but troubled sister\, Faith Trumbull Huntington\, her husband\, General Jedediah Huntington\, his brother\, Colonel Ebenezer Huntington\, and Samuel Webb of Wethersfield\, who served as an aide de camp to Generals Putnam and Washington\, fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill and eventually held the Bible at Washington’s Presidential Inauguration in 1789. This presentation brings these stories to life with a wonderful set of paintings by John Trumbull as well as the artwork of Faith (some of which are in the collection of the Connecticut Museum) and others. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase by the author. \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  \nAbout Our Speaker \nDamien Cregeau earned his B.A. in history from Hillsdale College and M.A. in history from Colorado State. He is a nationally-recognized scholar of the American Revolution who has spoken throughout the U.S. from Boston to Washington\, D.C. to Chicago. His talk on Alexander Hamilton is available to watch on C-SPAN. He has been published in numerous journals and magazines\, including Military History Quarterly\, ten features in the Journal of the American Revolution\, and Financial History magazine. He published his first book\, Portraits of Patriots\, in 2025.  He and his wife\, Pam\, a psychologist\, own two homes in Connecticut built in 1765 – the Private Samuel Hanmer House in Wethersfield and the General Jedediah Huntington House in Norwich. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/portraits-of-patriots/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20251223T205603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T152712Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20251113T203548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T180155Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - The People and the Law in Revolutionary Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nConflict over the law played a defining role in shaping the political landscape of Revolutionary Massachusetts. The state’s Revolutionary period was bookended by upheaval centered around the courts: the rebellion against the Coercive Acts began in 1774 with a series of court closings in western Massachusetts\, and Shays’s Rebellion commenced in a similar manner\, with attempted court closings in the same part of the state. In the interim\, Massachusetts Patriots struggled to work out what the American Revolution meant for the law. Should the English common law inheritance be upheld\, or did the Revolution signal an opportunity to reshape the legal system in the image of the people? \nThis talk by New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, Tristan New\, examines how this struggle to define the relationship between popular rule and the law informed the state’s politics during the Revolutionary era. \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  \nAbout the speaker: Tristan New is a PhD Candidate in American History at Boston University\, where his research focuses on the political and constitutional dimensions of the American Revolution. His dissertation\, “The People\, the Courts\, and the Contested Revolution in Massachusetts\, 1772-1788\,” examines how conflict over the law shaped the course of the American Revolution in Massachusetts. His research has been supported by institutions including the New England Regional Fellowship Consortium and the Boston University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences\, and he has presented his work at forums including the David Center for the American Revolution and the International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies. \nImage: Note of Hand\, John Bliss Justice of the Peace Records\, 1784-1786\, MS 34746\, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-the-people-and-the-law/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191259Z
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family story time at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and innovation. Then\, families will be challenged to embrace their own inventive spirit by getting crafty in the Inspire Center! \nThis program is FREE and great for children under the age of 10. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/storytime/2026-02-08/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20251017T154652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154652Z
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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 every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February’s challenge is to create a new sports mascot in preparation for March Madness! \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and is included with Museum admission\, which is free the first weekend of the month! Free First Weekend includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterfeb2026/2026-02-08/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2026,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20241123T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T193957Z
UID:27539-1770474600-1770481800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session\,  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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/french-canadian-jam/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Free First Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20251016T191422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T165357Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Valentines for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum’s collection as inspiration\, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones and play valentine-themed games\, including a heart shaped beanbag toss! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/valentinesforkids2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20251017T154652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T155847Z
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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 every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February’s challenge is to create a new sports mascot in preparation for March Madness! \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and is included with Museum admission\, which is free the first weekend of the month! Free First Weekend includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterfeb2026/2026-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2026,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
CREATED:20251125T193914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T193914Z
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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 “Speech Sounds” by Octavia Butler.  Click here to read. \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\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-109/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T203528Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up: Cheat\, Cheat\, Never Beat
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Museum to hear storytellers tell true stories about lived experiences\, led by 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks. \nTonight\, join us for a cast of storytellers telling stories about pulling a fast one or being played for a fool. Counting cards\, forbidden flings\, tax evasion\, and adventures in plagiarism. Getting the gold medal by any means necessary. Shortcuts\, headstarts\, pulling strings\, and taking the easy way out. Traitors\, tricksters\, and dirty rotten scoundrels. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view our exhibitions\, including Coffee: a Connecticut Story. Performance starts at 7:00 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nTickets — can be purchased online or at the door.\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-cheat-cheat-never-beat/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T073440
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SUMMARY:The Key to Adventure Story Time at Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us offsite at Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in Old Lyme\, CT as we share our children’s book\, The Key to Adventure\, in a story time led by the book’s author and Museum Educator\, Rebecca Gavin. This storytime will take place at: \nCommunity Room\nOld Lyme PGN Library\n2 Library Lane\nOld Lyme\, CT\, 06371 \nAbout the book: When a young girl named Prudence finds a strange-looking key\, she brings it along on her visit to the Connecticut Museum – and suddenly falls back in time! Join Prudence on a magical journey through Connecticut history\, where she meets new friends\, explores new places\, and learns that everyone holds their own key to adventure. With whimsical illustrations of the Connecticut Museum and its objects and a story that inspires imagination and encourages discovery\, The Key to Adventure will delight children of all ages. \nRegister for this event through the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library website: \nRegister now\n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/the-key-to-adventure-story-time-at-pgn-library/
LOCATION:Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library\, 2 Library Lane\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Offsite
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