This virtual talk by Mackenzie Tor, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will highlight the often-overlooked story of Black temperance activism in 19th-century Connecticut by following the state’s African American reformers as they navigated the era of slavery and freedom.
As the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches, this teacher workshop will provide teachers with content and tools to use their classrooms as we explore Connecticut's role in the American Revolution.
Come with your questions for the featured farmers in the Growers of Color video series!
Join us for a cast of storytellers telling hilarious and heart rendering stories about the struggles of life while battling bad habits, chemical addictions, and inner demons.
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.
Grab a friend or significant other and come to the Museum for an evening of coffee-themed games, crafts, and treats.
Join us as author Karen E. Stone unfolds the story of the steamer Massachusetts and it's Connecticut men, their journey through the war, and how this tragedy on the Potomac occurred.
Our annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns for 2025 on Saturday, November 1 @ 11 am - 4 pm, FREE and fun for all ages! Experience the sights and...
In the spirit of the Día de Muertos celebration, a time to honor, remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have passed, New England Donor Services /...
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! With themes changing every other month, you can enjoy these kits all year long. November-December’s theme is “From Flora to Fauna,” an exploration of Connecticut's natural landscape and how it has been used by Native Peoples throughout history and today.
This month’s story is “The Man To Bring Rain Clouds,” by Leslie Marmon Silko.
