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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! February’s challenge is to design a new way to magnify an object’s appearance! \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/inspirecenterfeb2024/2024-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Valentines for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum’s collections as inspiration\, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connectcutmuseum.org. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/valentines/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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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 “Like a Winding Sheet” by Connecticut native Ann Petry. 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-85/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T140000
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SUMMARY:Mystery Home: Discover the Story of Your House!
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about your home? This two-hour program will give you an introduction to researching the history of your house. In the first half\, CMCH staff will present practical strategies to uncover your home’s past\, using maps\, deed research\, census records\, and more. Then\, you’ll be given time in our Research Center to start your journey\, with staff available to help. Bring your laptop! \nTickets are $15 per person.  $10 for Connecticut Museum members\, free for NARM-level members of the Connecticut Museum. Spaces are limited\, so reserve your spot today! \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/mystery-home3/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T200000
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
DESCRIPTION:Can’t get enough of Legos? Neither can we! Join us as we continue the fun from last year’s movie night with a special showing of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Never seen the first one? No problem! Anyone can have fun following these Connecticut-made toys on another wild\, silly adventure through the universe!\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 5:30\, and the movie begins at 6:00. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome! Click here to pre-register. \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/thelegomovie2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T140000
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SUMMARY:All Families Brunch & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Project Tunnel Vision is hosting a second community-wide meal for greater Hartford families. In addition to a wholesome catered meal\, there will be storytelling\, music and visual arts performances centered on the ways in which African diasporic communities retain their distinct cultural\, ethnic and/or religious identities\, just in time for Black History month! The Connecticut Museum is pleased to help sponsor this event. \nReserve your ticket now—sales end February 13! Tickets and more information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-families-brunch-and-discussion-tickets-748107849717 \nFor questions\, please contact Michelle at Project Tunnel Vision via email at projtunnelvision@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/allfamiliesbrunch/
LOCATION:Mandell JCC\, 335 Bloomfield Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Project Tunnel Vision":MAILTO:projtunnelvision@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T200000
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SUMMARY:Ann Petry: Life and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Born in Old Saybrook in 1908\, Ann Lane Petry shot to public notice in 1947 when her novel\, The Street\, hit the bestseller list. The first Black American woman to sell a million copies of a book\, she shunned fame while building a body of work that included novels\, short stories\, literary criticism\, and children’s books. Her work examined the ways that race\, class\, and gender affected the lives of Black women\, anticipating the critical framework known today as intersectionality.  In this free\, virtual discussion\, Dr. Deborah McDowell and Dr. Ravynn K. Stringfield will explore Petry’s work and legacy.  \nThis event is free! Click here to register. When you do\, you’ll receive the Zoom link in your email confirmation. Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \n  \n \n About Our Speakers:  \nDr. Deborah McDowell\, a scholar of African American/American literature\, is the Alice Griffin Professor of Literary Studies at the University of Virginia. Her publications include ‘The Changing Same’: Studies in Fiction by African-American Women\, Leaving Pipe Shop: Memories of Kin\, as well as numerous articles\, book chapters\, and scholarly editions. Extensively involved in editorial projects pertaining to the subject of African-American literature\, she founded the African-American Women Writers Series for Beacon Press and served as its editor from 1985-1993. This project oversaw the reissue of fourteen novels by African American women writers from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. She also served as a period editor for the Norton Anthology of African-American Literature\, now in its third edition; contributing editor to the D. C. Heath Anthology of American Literature\, and co-editor with Arnold Rampersad of Slavery and the Literary Imagination.   \nDr. Ravynn K. Stringfield is an author\, scholar\, and artist. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from William & Mary. Her research focuses on Black women and girls as creators and protagonists of new media narratives that are futuristic\, fantastic and/or digital in nature. Currently\, Dr. Stringfield is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Media Studies in the Rhetoric and Communication Studies Department at the University of Richmond.   
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ann-petry-life-and-legacy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T150000
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Update: Registration for this event is filled to capacity! We are so pleased to have had such enthusiastic response for this celebration. We hope you can join us next year to celebrate Lunar New Year. In the meantime\, there are lots of family-friendly events happening at the Connecticut Museum. Join us on Free First Weekends for free admission to the museum galleries! To connect with the Asian Pacific American Coalition of CT and find out about other Lunar New Year events happening around the state\, check out: https://www.facebook.com/APACofCT! \nCelebrate the Year of the Dragon 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! \nNote: This event will be held at the Wethersfield Community Center\, 30 Greenfield Street\, Wethersfield\, CT. \nPERFORMANCE SCHEDULE\nEvent Emcees: Catherine Shen\, Winnie Wong\, and Rahul Barua\nDJ: Ephraim Adamz\n3:00 PM Event Opens\n3:20 PM Welcome Remarks\n3:30 PM Lion Dance (by Springfield Lion Dance Club)\nBreak\n3:45 PM Speakers\n4:15 PM Dragon Dance & Wushu (by Ju Long Wushu)\n4:30 PM Hmong Dance (by Hmong Sunshine & Hmong Girls from Connecticut\, Hmong Foundation of Connecticut)\n4:45 PM Tai Chi Demonstration (by Ai Ping Tai Chi)\nBreak\n5:15 PM Samul Nori (by Yale UNITY\, Korean American Students at Yale)\nBreak\n5:45 PM Musical Lunar New Year (by New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative)\n6:10 PM Kuchipudi Dance (by Layavinyasa Company)\n6:30 PM Parai Drumming (by Team Maanudam Parai)\n6:50 PM Bhangra Dance (by Husky Bhangra) \nADDITIONAL PARKING\nVenue parking spots may be limited\, so we have additional parking available the John C. Willard Swimming & Community Center (5 minute walk)\, the CREC Discovery Academy (10-15 minute walk)\, and the Connecticut Department of Labor (15 minute walk). Here is a map with these locations listed: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1e7rIx0Xc_UUO5PgNTAYoh6JOUhtCTjU&usp=sharing \nFOOD VENDORS\nCha Papi\nElo’s Hibachi Food Truck\nPika Food Truck\nVN Pho \n  \n  \nThis event is co-organized by: \n      \nWe thank our event sponsors: \nEdward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation \n     \nHung Huynh Photography  
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunarnewyear2024/
LOCATION:Wethersfield Community Center\, 30 Greenfield Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Programs,Free,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Discover Connecticut's Black Antebellum Communities
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nPre-Civil War Black communities provided free and enslaved people in Connecticut with spiritual\, economic\, social\, and personal opportunities that people used to build rich\, meaningful lives. Join us to learn about a recent project at the Connecticut Museum that aims to bring these lives into focus. The project draws on archival documents\, photos\, artifacts\, and community experts to highlight the experiences of Black communities in Norwich\, Bridgeport\, and Middletown. You’ll also learn how the project team reconstructed the lives of two individuals who lived in Hartford by combining known facts with some creative imagination. Learners of all types will discover something new through these engaging high school resources! \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. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-black-antebellum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
CREATED:20231120T144008Z
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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! March’s challenge is to invent a new art-making tool!\n \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/inspirecentermarch2024/2024-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Fun with Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Read Across America at the Museum! Enjoy a reading of The Gold Bowl\, written by Connecticut author Valerie Bolling. Hear about all the fun a little girl has with her pets\, and then make a special gift for your own furry friend! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no need to pre-register! For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/funwithfiction/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T140000
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CREATED:20231206T191248Z
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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 “Missing Out” by Leila Aboulela. 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-86/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T150000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: True Crime at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Forgeries\, theft\, arson\, and murder — our museum is full of artifacts that tell stories of long-ago crime and punishment. Join us for a custom collections tour focusing on true crime stories! \nTickets are $15 per person.  $10 for Connecticut Museum members\, free for NARM-level members of the Connecticut Museum. Click here to purchase. Space is limited\, and preregistration is recommended. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-true-crime/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: John Quincy Adams and the Amistad Affair
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nIn this virtual presentation\, historian Jeffrey A. Denman will discuss John Quincy Adams’ background and experiences in politics beginning with the administration of George Washington. This talk will include the Amistad affair as it pertains to Connecticut\, and John Quincy Adams’ arguments in front of the Supreme Court resulting in the freeing of the captives. Denman will also touch on the evolution of Adams’ thinking and his actions in Congress. \nThis virtual event 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:  Historian Jeffrey A. Denman is the author of John Quincy Adams\, Reluctant Abolitionist. He is the co-author of Greene and Cornwallis: The Pivotal Struggle of the American Revolution\, 1780-1781.  His research focuses primarily on the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth centuries in American history.  Jeff is a graduate of the University of Maine and the University of Connecticut and is a retired teacher of American History and World Geography in the Brookline Public Schools\, Brookline\, Massachusetts. He has also written several articles dealing with various aspects of the American Revolution\, the Civil War\, and World War II in various historical publications. \nTo purchase Jeffrey’s new book\, John Quincy Adams\, Reluctant Abolitionist\, click here. \nImage: A daguerreotype of John Quincy Adams created in March 1843 when he visited the studio of Philip Haas in Washington\, DC.  Courtesy of National Portrait Gallery\, Smithsonian Institution.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-jqa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
CREATED:20231207T201503Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up Storytelling: Sportsing -- Games\, Athletics\, and Other Things
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. Tonight’s theme is “Sportsing — Games\, Athletics\, and Other Things.” \nDoors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view our exhibitions\, including “We’re Game: Sports and Community.” Performance starts at 7:00 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \n$20 per person. $5 discount for Connecticut Museum general members\, free for NARM-level members. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-storytelling-sportsing-games-athletics-and-other-things/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T190000
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SUMMARY:**SOLD OUT** Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, this event is sold out! \nJoin us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. \n$15 per person. $10 for Connecticut Museum general members\, free for NARM-level members. Ticket includes admission to the museum’s galleries. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nImage: CMCH 2016.122.0
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/g-fox-bts-march/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,G. Fox
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Ferdinand
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the children’s book The Story of Ferdinand features drawings by Connecticut illustrator Robert Lawson? Or that this book served as inspiration for a popular children’s movie? Join us for a special showing of Ferdinand\, a story of how a gentle\, flower-loving bull finds himself wrapped up in many misadventures after refusing to compete in bullfighting. Watch as Ferdinand makes friends with loving humans\, trouble-making hedgehogs\, and even a goofy goat along the way! \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 5:30\, and the movie begins at 6:00. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome! Click here to pre-register. \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/ferdinand/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
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SUMMARY:*SOLD OUT* Unforgetting – Restoring and Reclaiming Connecticut’s Hidden Histories
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining us as this event! In case you missed it\, watch full coverage of the panel below\, provided by Connecticut Public. \n \nA panel of experts talks about efforts to uncover long-ignored stories and recalibrate our understanding of Connecticut’s historical involvement with slavery. Former State Representative Pat Wilson Pheanious\, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Witness Stones Project\, Inc.\, shares her family’s story in Connecticut Public’s new series Unforgotten: Connecticut’s Hidden History of Slavery; Akeia de Barros Gomes\, Senior Curator of Maritime Social Histories at the Mystic Seaport Museum previews the upcoming exhibition Entwined: Freedom\, Sovereignty and the Sea; and Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Blight discusses the new book Yale and Slavery: A History. Panelists will talk about the projects and explore big questions that have led to this moment. Moderated by Diane Orson\, Special Correspondent with Connecticut Public. Refreshments will be available at the start of the event. \nProgram presented by Connecticut Public and the Connecticut Museum \n                                   \nTICKETS\n \nThis event is sold out! Thank you for your interest!
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ctpublic-unforgetting-panel/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Black History,Connecticut History,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T130000
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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 “I Stand Here Ironing\,” by Tillie Olson. 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-87/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club,online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
CREATED:20240403T175442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T175442Z
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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! April’s challenge is to design a new pet accessory in honor of National Pet Day! \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/inspirecenterapr2024/2024-04-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
CREATED:20240209T192445Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: ABC's of American Sign Language
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National ASL Day at the Museum! Families will uncover the history of the American School for the Deaf\, learn simple ASL signs\, and learn about other forms of non-verbal communication. \nThis program is FREE and great for children ages 5 and up. This is a drop-in program; no need to pre-register! 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. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/americansignlanguage/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
CREATED:20240304T135142Z
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SUMMARY:Reggaeton Roots: the Connecticut Diaspora's Impact
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the rhythmic journey of reggaeton with Nina Vazquez\, known for her work in promoting reggaeton history. Explore Connecticut’s pivotal role in shaping reggaeton within the Puerto Rican diaspora\, and participate in an immersive exploration into the roots and evolution of one of the most influential music genres. \nConnecticut\, often overlooked in discussions about Reggaeton\, played a significant role in fostering the genre’s growth within the Puerto Rican diaspora. From its origins in the urban landscapes in Puerto Rican barrios to its resonance on a global scale\, our event aims to shed light on the state’s contributions to the vibrant narrative of Reggaeton. \nNina Vazquez will guide us through a thought-provoking conversation\, and will delve into the challenges faced by Reggaeton\, from its early days to the present. The event will focus on the criminalization and marginalization that the genre endured and the subsequent journey towards globalization. \nJoin us for an evening of cultural exploration and celebration of the beats that transcend borders. Immerse yourself in the rhythms\, stories\, and significance of Reggaeton\, and be a part of a conversation that goes beyond the surface\, unraveling the rich tapestry of a genre that has left an indelible mark on the global music scene. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the history and future of Reggaeton. Let’s celebrate and explore the beats that transcend boundaries. \nQuestions? Contact Kate Schramm\, Director of Cultural Sustainability\, at kschramm@connecticutmuseum.org. \nTICKETS\nTickets are free but space is limited! Get tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS\nThanks to our sponsors
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/reggaeton/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
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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:20240502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
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:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
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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:20240504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
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:20240504T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
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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/2024-05-04/
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:20240505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204943
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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