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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 “Everyday Use\,” by Alice Walker. 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\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-97/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Elemental
DESCRIPTION:What happens when fire and water join forces? Join us for a special showing of Elemental\, and follow Ember\, a strong-willed fire person\, and Wade\, a fun-loving water person\, on their adventures through Element City and Firetown!  \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest 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 pm\, and the movie begins at 6 pm. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. 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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/elemental/
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SUMMARY:Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.   \nGallery talks 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 Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/coffee-exhibit-tour/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Connecticut’s Local Leaders: Creating the State and Economy in the Early Republic
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nLocal leaders have long been studied as managers of daily affairs in their communities\, yet this presentation offers a narrative in which they attain national significance. In this virtual talk\, Elliot Warren illustrates how local magistrates in the 1780s and 1790s influenced the development of political economy—how the state interacts with markets—because of their role in overseeing local economies. As authorities acting in relative isolation from state and federal authorities\, local leaders had ample leeway to shape economic development in the early republic’s most valuable cities and towns. \nElliot’s talk will focus on how local leaders in Connecticut were integral to the development of an ‘American’ political economy. Through the lens of four distinct themes—security\, money\, representation\, and commerce—the talk will highlight the role Connecticut’s local leaders played on a grand scale. The 1780s and 1790s were times of great crisis\, from money scarcity to economic depression and the threat of invasion\, yet the state and federal governments were unable to face these challenges alone. Local leaders were essential participants in the defense of the nation from without and within. Working to protect and promote their communities\, leaders of Connecticut’s towns and cities contributed to the growth of a strong central state\, forever changing the way the American state interacts with the economy. \nElliot Warren\, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, conducted research at the Connecticut Museum in the fall of 2024. \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. \nAbout the speaker:  Elliot Warren is a PhD candidate at the College of William & Mary and the recipient of a short-term fellowship from the New England Regional Fellowship Consortium. His dissertation\, from which this talk is adapted\, compares local governments in southern New England and Virginia to better understand the role local leaders played in the creation of the American state. Elliot is originally from New Jersey and received his BA from the George Washington University in 2018 and his MA from William & Mary in 2019. His work has been supported by the Library Company\, the Massachusetts Historical Society\, the Order of Americans of Armorial Ancestry\, and the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims. \nImage: Re-enactment of First Town Meeting in Meriden\, 1906. Photograph. 1980.80.16\, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. \nTICKETS\nThis virtual event is free! Click the button below to register. \nget free tickets
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-connecticuts-local-leaders/
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SUMMARY:Date Night: Sex and Love in the Archives
DESCRIPTION:Spice up your date night with some historical romance! Bring your sweetie or your bestie to the Museum for a “backstage” look at some of the objects in our collection associated with love and lust through the ages. Then\, settle down with some wine and chocolate treats while you draw a miniature framed portrait of your partner to take home as a romantic (or amusing!) keepsake. \nTICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFREE for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nImage: Love Expedient\, Kellogg Brothers\, 1852-1853\, CMCH 2005.177.36
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-sex-and-love25/
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SUMMARY:Why We Can't Stop Watching the Gilmore Girls
DESCRIPTION:Fast-talking\, warm-hearted\, and endlessly rewatchable\, Gilmore Girls has bonded real-life mothers and daughters since 2000\, when its iconic pilot introduced us to Lorelai\, Rory\, and their idyllic Connecticut town of Stars Hollow. More than twenty years later\, it has become one of the most-streamed TV shows\, ever. \nTo celebrate the 20 year anniversary of this iconic show\, River Bend Bookshop and the Connecticut Museum are pairing up to present an evening with best-selling author Ann Hood\, the editor of a new anthology\, Life’s Short\, Talk Fast: Fifteen Writers on Why We Can’t Stop Watching the Gilmore Girls. Ann will be joined by fellow authors Michael Ruhlman\, Tracey Minken\, and Rand Richards Coopers\, one of the essayists in the collection. Join us for a discussion about exactly what the essays ask: why can’t we stop watching this show? \nBefore the author discussion\, come to the museum early to view our newest exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story and then hang out for some Gilmore Girls trivia\, themed treats\, and more! Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. \nTICKETS \n$15 General Admission ($5 discount for Connecticut Museum Members\, free for Connecticut Museum members at the NARM level) \n$27.99 Book Bundle — includes admission for one guest plus a copy of Life’s Short\, Talk Fast: Fifteen Writers on Why We Can’t Stop Watching the Gilmore Girls \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/gilmore-girls/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in our Lunar New Year Celebration! Our free tickets are now sold out. We hope you will check out some of the other exciting events happening at the Connecticut Museum! Our events calendar can be found here: https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/do-learn/upcoming-events. Thank you\, and we hope to see you soon! \nOur Lunar New Celebration returns in 2025 on Saturday\, February 22! Celebrate the Year of the Snake 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 timed tickets in advance in order to enter this event\, and will only be able to enter during the times listed on their ticket. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to create the best experience for you! \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lny2025/
LOCATION:CT State Community College\, Manchester\, Great Path\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Programs,Free,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition\, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln. \nGallery talks 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 Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/wide-awakesgallery-talk/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T193000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Encounters: Political Activism in 1860 -- and 2025
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be politically involved? What do political action and freedom of speech look like? In 1860\, during a time of deep political division and fears of a civil war\, five young men from Hartford\, Connecticut formed a campaign organization that became a nationwide movement and helped elect Abraham Lincoln. The attention-grabbing pageantry of the “Wide Awakes”—many of whom were too young to vote—provoked questions that remain relevant today. \nA new exhibit at the Connecticut Museum tells the story of the Wide Awakes\, featuring rare artifacts and documents from the Connecticut Museum collection. We invite you to join us on February 27 for a facilitated\, small-group dialogue followed by a question-and-answer style conversation with University of Connecticut faculty and community partners. The aim is to develop a forum for respectful and challenging dialogue. Groups will examine artifacts from the exhibition in detail\, using them as a window to contemplate the way Americans in the past thought about free speech\, democracy\, and political conflict. The program will spark conversation about how we can promote civic engagement in our own communities today. \nThe Encounters Series\, part of the Democracy and Dialogues Initiative (DDI) at UConn\, is working to increase democratic and civic capacity by supporting community dialogues on critical issues. DDI organizes audience-participation dialogues by which community members can dig deeply into complex topics through means of facilitated\, small-group conversations and engagement with content-area experts. \nThe program will begin at 6:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm\, so please come early to browse the Museum galleries and share a light meal before the program begins! \nThis program is free and open to all members of the public. Pre-registration is required. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nREGISTER NOW\n\n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/encounters-political-activism/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Open Weekends!
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! March‘s challenge is to create a new way to teach the alphabet! \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/inspirecentermarch2025/2025-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Mug-nificent Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Espresso yourself with coffee art! Families will make one-of-a-kind coffee mugs\, try their hand at cappuccino-inspired foam art\, and design collages using a variety of coffee materials. For inspiration\, families can explore the exhibit Coffee: A Connecticut Story. \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. \nThis program falls on Free First Weekend\, which includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. Thanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/mugnificentmasterpieces/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T163000
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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/2025-03-01/
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:20250302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T163000
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Open Weekends!
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! March‘s challenge is to create a new way to teach the alphabet! \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/inspirecentermarch2025/2025-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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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 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/storytime/2025-03-02/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T140000
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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 “Magic” by Katherine Anne Porter. 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\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-98/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T143000
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SUMMARY:Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.   \nGallery talks 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 Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/coffee-exhibit-tour/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T094500
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Museum for day full of educational programs designed specifically for homeschool families! Workshops are offered throughout the day for different age groups. Each workshop includes a list of additional resources to encourage further at-home exploration of the workshop themes. \nA lunch break will take place from 11:45 am-12:30 pm. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy meeting other homeschool families! Please note\, parents or guardians are expected to remain on Connecticut Museum premises for the duration of Homeschool Day. The auditorium lobby will be available for adults to use throughout the day. \nFamilies can also register their children under the age of 5 for Little Learners. Available throughout the day\, this loosely structured program features story times\, crafts\, and guided activities related to the day’s themes. Children enrolled in Little Learners must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. \nFor more information regarding workshops\, pricing\, and to register your family\, please click here. Please note\, pre-registration is required to participate in this program. Registration opens Monday\, January 13. \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/homeschooldaymarch2025/
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
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SUMMARY:The Future of Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Our favorite morning drink comes with a heavy environmental price tag. Join us to hear from local coffee roasters about what is being done to make coffee cultivation and consumption more sustainable. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nOur panelists: \nJuan Carlos Arango of Arango Specialty Coffee \nAlex Goldsmith of Baronet Coffee \nJeff Brooks of Giv Coffee  \nSasha Fay of Ovelle Coffee \nJ. René of J. René Coffee Roasters \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 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/the-future-of-coffee/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T200000
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Cars
DESCRIPTION:Lightning McQueen wins again! Join us for a special showing of Cars\, a movie about a famous\, trouble-making racecar who finds himself stranded along Route 66. Watch as he forms unexpected friendships with a group of silly\, fun-loving cars and trucks from the tiny town of Radiator Springs.  \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest 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 pm\, and the movie begins at 6 pm. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. 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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/cars/
CATEGORIES:Family Movie Night 2025,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
CREATED:20250206T171504Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - 'One Tory and One Scalp': Violence on the American Revolution's Northern Front
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nIn 1777\, during the American Revolutionary War\, Jane McCrea was killed by Native allies of the British. She was quickly elevated by the Patriot press as an American martyr\, making her the most famous civilian casualty of the war. Yet examining the surrounding events in primary sources\, including those in the collection of Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, reveals a complex history that stretched back long before\, to warfare among the Haudenosaunee\, Wabanaki\, British\, and French. \nJoin us for a virtual presentation in which Dr. Blake Grindon\, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, will discuss her recent research findings. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Click ‘Get Tickets’ below to receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAbout the speaker: Dr. Blake Grindon is at work on a book about the death of Jane McCrea. She received her PhD from Princeton University and is currently the Patrick Henry Postdoctoral Fellow in the History Department at Johns Hopkins University and NERFC fellow for 2024-25. Her work has appeared in the William and Mary Quarterly and has received support from the Clements Library\, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society\, the Winterthur Museum\, the John Carter Brown Library\, and the Omohundro Institute. \nImage: Dr. Blake Grindon \nTICKETS\nThis virtual event is free! Click the button below to register. \nGET FREE TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-violence-on-the-american-revolutions-northern-front/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn,online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Date Night: Boozy Brew
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out – please join us in the future for more opportunities at the Connecticut Museum! \nA latte or cappuccino might be your morning go-to\, but how do you incorporate delicious coffee flavor into an evening routine? Mix it into a tasty cocktail\, of course! Join us for a fun evening that will include a scavenger hunt through our exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story\, then relax and enjoy a coffee cocktail and coffee liqueur tasting. Perfect for couples or friend groups! Complementary snacks will be served. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \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\n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-boozy-brew/
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:20250402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T140000
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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 Soul Is Not A Smithy\,” by David Foster Wallace. 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\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-99/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: Sacred Art Traditions in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Where do we find common ground? Cultural heritage art forms create and reflect meaning\, identity\, and community\, but we can become overly focused on cultural differences\, or else assume that there is a universal artistic language. But what if we can dig into—and challenge—both perspectives? In this new series\, we bring together traditional artists who practice art forms rooted in different cultural traditions to demonstrate their work\, share with one another\, and discuss their similarities and differences. Our first conversation will feature Tibetan thangka painter Yeshi Dorjee and Byzantine iconographer Marek Czarnecki\, as they discuss their sacred art traditions with one another and with audience members. Come with your questions to share. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but we recommend that you register to reserve a spot. \nAdditionally\, there will be some artwork available for purchase from the artists\, but sales are only possible via Zelle. \nQuestions? Contact Kate Schramm\, Director of Cultural Sustainability\, at kschramm@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/commongroundsacredart/
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:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
CREATED:20250221T214322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T214322Z
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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 design a new type of brush! What will it be used for? \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/inspirecenterapril2025/2025-04-05/
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
CREATED:20250221T204542Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Heroes on the Homefront
DESCRIPTION:Why was Connecticut nicknamed the Provisions State? Families will explore the many ways Connecticans provided support during times of war. Shop with ration coupons\, get thrifty with recycled materials\, make WWII-era mess kits\, and more! \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. \nThis program falls on Free First Weekend\, which includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. Thanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/heroesonthehomefront/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
CREATED:20241123T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T193957Z
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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/2025-04-05/
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:20250406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
CREATED:20250218T203424Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Has Sprung Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring with sparkle from Candlelight Jewelry and friends! Come and find paintings\, mosaics\, traditional crafts\, handmade jewelry and more at this special pop-up market\, featuring Ukrainian and Ukrainian-American artists from Greater Hartford and beyond! \nNote on payment: Artists accept cash (preferred)\, check\, Venmo\, and PayPal. \n  \nFeatured artists include: \nFelix Freudzon is a figurative and portrait artist based in West Hartford\, CT\, who specializes in re-imagining classical art styles. \nVictoria Starzef is a mosaic artist from Glastonbury\, CT\, who finds inspiration in cats\, dogs\, traveling\, and nature. Her background in oil painting and ceramics has given her a unique frame of reference to approach glass mosaicking. \nIrina Hizhytsa makes Ukrainian-American dolls. She studied with Slavic doll master artist Natalia Ledomskaya\, whose work attracted her heart and soul. Made with care from knitted fiber and macrame\, she has also studied with Alla Popova and is expanding her doll-making adventure to include plastic. For Irina\, dolls brim with energy and positivity\, and all of them are assistants in everyday life. \nCandlelight Jewelry’s selection of imported folk art and fine art from the Ukrainian School of Art for Children and other Ukrainian artists\, including: \nNicolas Zalevsky\, based in Farmington CT\, a painter whose works evoke surrealism\, magic realism\, and photorealism. Educated at the Ukrainian Academy of Printing and the Shevchenko State Art School\, his work has been recognized and exhibited locally and internationally. \nLuba Kuper\, a candlemaker specializing in natural beeswax candles. Beyond decoration\, these candles are a source of light\, peace\, and positive energy\, and each one is crafted with great love and care for the environment. \nYelena Kirshon\, a jewelry-maker and painter whose first experiences with art were in the Ukrainian School of Art for children\, learning the techniques of painting traditional Ukrainian flowers\, “Petrivcky rospusu.” She works as an art teacher in two retirement communities in West Hartford\, and she regularly organizes art markets to benefit the Ukrainian School of Art for children. \nSee more at https://www.etsy.com/shop/CandlelightJewelry.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/springmarket/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,Free First Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
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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 design a new type of brush! What will it be used for? \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/inspirecenterapril2025/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T193027Z
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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 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/storytime/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023053
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SUMMARY:The 29th Connecticut Regiment And the Fight For Freedom — Film Screening and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the short film “The 29th Connecticut Regiment and the Fight For Freedom\,” followed by a presentation by one of the filmmakers. \nThis original documentary\, which won Best Connecticut Film at the 2023 Mystic Film Festival\, tells the story of the brave African-American men who enlisted in Connecticut’s 29th Colored Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and fought for the freedom of their people. The film tells their remarkable story of sacrifice and heroism on battlefields in South Carolina and Virginia. Near the end of the war\, the 29th Connecticut was sent to Brownsville\, Texas where they were part of the federal force that occupied that town and brought news of the emancipation of the enslaved – celebrated today as Juneteenth. \nAfter the film screening\, Christopher Barlow of the Berlin Equity Action Team will give a presentation about the making of the film. \nBefore and after the program\, we invite you to browse our exhibition\, Wide Awake: Campaigning for Lincoln. The exhibition highlights a youth movement born out of the 1860 presidential campaign that had an outsized impact on Lincoln’s election and the war that followed. \nThis program is free! Please register below to let us know you’re coming! \nREGISTER\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/the-29th-connecticut-film/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Black History,Special Event
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