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SUMMARY:Hartford Public Library Night
DESCRIPTION:Hartford Public Library (HPL) is partnering with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History to offer an evening of FREE admission to the Museum for all Hartford residents. With an HPL library card or proof of Hartford address\, visitors are invited to browse the museum and take part in guided tours of the Connecticut’s Bookshelf exhibit. \nStaff from the Library will be on hand to help you learn more about HPL\, get a library card\, and get to know HPL’s Hartford History Center. Enjoy two opportunities for a guided tour of our Connecticut’s Bookshelf exhibition\, which explores Connecticut’s literary evolution from the 1700s to today. You can also attend a screening of the short film Thoughts Are Things\, an inspirational story about the power of books\, followed by a Q&A with the director\, Christopher T. Brown. Light refreshments will be provided. \nFree admission is available starting at 4:00 pm\, and guided tours of the exhibit will be offered at 5:15 pm and 7:00 pm (or you can browse the exhibition on your own anytime). The film screening will begin at 6:00 pm. \nRegistration is not required\, but it helps us better serve you. You can let us know you’re coming by clicking the button below. \nQuestion? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nClick to RSVP
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/hpl-night/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program is included with the cost of admission (which is FREE the first weekend of each month!) and is great for children age 6 and under. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice:The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytime/2024-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time
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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 “Those Are As Brothers\,” by Nancy Hale. 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-92/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T140000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Fictional Forests
DESCRIPTION:Go on an adventure with Sophie Mouse! Inspired by The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series by Connecticut author Poppy Green\, this program will bring to life some of Sophie’s fun-filled escapades in the woodland village of Silverlake Forest. Families can hop on lily pads\, craft with flowers\, and design their own make-believe forest filled with whimsical woodland characters! \nThis program is FREE and great for children ages 10 and under. 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. \nAccessibility Notice: The elevator that connects our auditorium wing to the rest of our building is currently out of order. Individuals using wheelchairs and/or unable to climb stairs will be able to enter the Museum using the auditorium lobby entrance. The program will take place in the auditorium and is therefore accessible via this entrance. To access the accessible bathroom and the exhibitions\, the stair-free route will require exiting the building and re-entering through the courtyard. Staff will be available to assist with this process. We deeply apologize for this inconvenience. \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank!
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/fictionalforests/
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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/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free First Saturday
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Connecticut's Bookshelf
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition\, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books\, copyright law\, Noah Webster\, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative\, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription\, and inspired children’s sections in libraries nationwide. From the 1700s to today\, Connecticut has been compiling its bookshelf\, one sermon\, ledger\, map\, schoolbook\, law\, psalm\, newspaper\, and book at a time. Connecticut’s Bookshelf explores how these documents were made\, shared\, and received\, and asks you to consider: What belongs on the shelf? And who gets to decide? \nTours are included with museum admission. No pre-registration required! \nIf you’re interested in arranging a private tour of the exhibition for your book club\, community center\, or other group\, contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ctbookshelf-tour/2024-09-08/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tour,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special English-Spanish bilingual family story time with Linda Montanez from the Hartford Public Library! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program 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. This program is great for children ages 6 and under – no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice: The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to assist you in entering through the courtyard.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/bilingualfamilystorytime/2024-09-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - “Anomalous Characters”: The Children of the Loyalists
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nDuring the American Revolution\, wartime loyalties and civilian violence prompted tens of thousands of former colonists to abandon their homes and relocate as refugees to other parts of the British Empire. To cite one\, contemporary refrain\, “The Tories with their brats and wives/Have fled to save their wretched lives.” As the guns quieted and the smoke cleared\, the bitter complaints of the unhappy absentees prolonged the settlement of revolutionary disputes for decades to come. \nWhat would become of the loyalists? Contradictory judicial rulings between Britain and the United States in the aftermath of independence meant adolescent participants in the loyalist exodus retained legal rights to membership within both polities. It was an accident of unsettled disagreements\, and an uneasy affront to the long-standing political ideologies which presumed total allegiance to a single national character\, and no others. Federal directions were slow to respond. Private citizens more often determined what was possible. \nIn this virtual presentation\, Shea Hendry\, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, will discuss this complex period and explore how individuals like William Birdseye Peters and Prudence Punderson\, both children of prominent Connecticut loyalists\, help to reveal the boundaries of the new national divide and its surprising pliancy among the many people who did not yet feel different. \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. \nAbout the Speaker: Shea Hendry is a PhD student at the University of Cambridge. Her research is focused on the children of loyalist exiles in the “Age of Revolution\,” though she is broadly interested in refugee communities\, national identity\, and transnational exchange. She previously completed her MS in Library Science\, with a concentration in Archive Management\, and her MA in History at Simmons University in Boston\, Massachusetts. \nget free tickets\n  \nImage: Payment ordered by Secretary George Wyllys for confiscated estate\, Connecticut Comptroller’s Office papers\, 1771-1885. Ms 68809\, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-children-of-the-loyalists/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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SUMMARY:Samson Occom: Indigenous Sovereignty in Revolutionary Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:In an age of political upheaval\, Samson Occom (1723-1792) helped chart a new course for the Native communities of the Northeast. Occom grew up a Mohegan immersed in his people’s traditional lifeways\, and worked to reinvent those lifeways in a world transformed by colonialism. Occom rose to international fame advocating for Mohegan interests\, and eventually helped found a new Indigenous nation called Brothertown\, which (like Mohegan) continues to thrive today. Occom was inspired by the American religion but believed Native peoples had to forge their own paths toward freedom: “Indians\,” he said\, “are neither Whigs nor Tories.” Discover his compelling story and social impact with author Ryan Carr. \nAbout Our Speaker: Ryan Carr is a lecturer in English\, American Studies\, and the Core Curriculum at Columbia University. He has published widely in the fields of American literature and religious studies. His first book\, Samson Occom: Radical Hospitality in the Native Northeast\, was published in 2023 by Columbia University Press. \nTickets\n$15 General Admission\n$10 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAccessibility Notice: The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to assist you in entering through the courtyard.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/samson-occom-indigenous-sovereignty-in-revolutionary-connecticut/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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SUMMARY:"Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln" Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition\, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln. \nDuring 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 a president. The exhibition tells the story of the Wide Awakes\, and the impact of their political organization. \nThis event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 6 pm. Refreshments will be served.  \nPlease let us know if you will be able to join us! RSVP by September 16th through the button below.  \nRSVP\nQuestions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nWide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/wide-awakes-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Events,Exhibit Opening Reception,Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T143000
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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/2024-09-22/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program is included with the cost of admission (which is FREE the first weekend of each month!) and is great for children age 6 and under. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice:The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytime/2024-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T193000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED! Aftershocks of Disaster: Hurricane Maria
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, this program has been postponed. Please check back here soon for a new date announcement! \nThe Connecticut Museum is honored to host a special event featuring the screening of the film “Aftershocks of Disaster\,” and a discussion with the filmmaker and editor of the accompanying book. The film examines the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico offering a poignant look at the resilience and creativity of the island’s artists and activists who are forging new futures amidst the ruins left by the island’s compounding disasters. \nFollowing the screening\, attendees will have the unique opportunity to participate in a discussion\, Q&A session and book signing with the film’s creator\, Princeton Professor and NYT contributing writer\, Yarimar Bonilla. Our moderator for the evening will be House Majority Leader Jason Rojas. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nThis is the last event in our 2024 Woodward Lecture Series\, in which we examine the impact and legacy of disasters\, both natural and man-made\, in our state’s history. \nAbout Our Speakers: \nDr. Yarimar Bonilla is a professor in the Effron Center for the Study of America at Princeton University and a contributing writer to the New York Times. Both an accomplished scholar and a prominent public intellectual\, Dr Bonilla teaches and writes broadly across disciplines and fields on questions of race\, citizenship\, empire\, and the entanglements of postcolonial sovereignty. She is the author and editor of several books\, including Non-Sovereign Futures: French Caribbean Politics in the Wake of Disenchantment\, Aftershocks of Disaster: Puerto Rico Before and After the Storm\, and Trouillot Remixed: The Michel Rolph Trouillot Reader. \nIn addition to her publications\, Dr Bonilla is also an Emmy-award winning filmmaker who has produced multiple documentaries\, television series\, and podcast episodes about Puerto Rican history and politics. She is a founder of the public humanities project Puerto Rico Syllabus\, former editor of Public Anthropologies for American Anthropologist\, and former Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College. \nJason Rojas is the Connecticut General Assembly House Majority Leader and represents the 9th Assembly District\, covering parts of East Hartford and Manchester. He is a trustee of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. \nTICKETS\n$15 General Admission\n$10 Members\nFREE for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/aftershocks/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Bound Out: The Spiritual Lives of Freeborn Black Domestic Servants
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nBefore she made history in 1831 as the first United States-born woman of any race to publicly address a mixed audience of men and women\, Maria Wellington Miller Stewart was orphaned and served a term of indenture in a clergyman’s household. The freeborn mixed-race woman of African descent explained that although she “had the seeds of piety and virtue . . . sown in [her] mind\, her “soul thirsted for knowledge.” \nIn this virtual presentation\, Jaimie Crumley\, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, will discuss how what historians have described as the fragility of freedom was made evident through the indenture system in early nineteenth-century Connecticut. For freeborn Black children like Maria Wellington Miller Stewart\, indenture offered a far better life than chattel slavery. Nevertheless\, it normalized subservience to white people and prevented them from attaining an education. This presentation discusses how her childhood as a domestic servant in a clergyman’s household might have influenced Stewart’s later political thought. \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. \nAbout the speaker: Jaimie D. Crumley is an Assistant Professor in the Divisions of Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City\, Utah. She is currently working on a book project called We Will Live: Black Christian Feminists in the Age of Revolutions. We Will Live is about Christian women of African descent’s contributions to the abolitionist movement in New England from 1770 until 1870. \nGet free tickets\n  \nImage: Yerrinton\, James Brown\, and William Lloyd Garrison. “The Liberator.” Newspaper. Boston\, Mass.: William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp\, Volume 3\, Number 8\, February 3\, 1833\, page 31. Digital Commonwealth\, https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/mc87rp03x (accessed April 24\, 2024).
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-spiritual-lives/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T140000
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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 “Two Kinds\,” by Amy Tan. 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-93/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
CREATED:20240806T175033Z
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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! \nOctober Challenge:\nIdentify your favorite fairy tale and design a one-of-a-kind object inspired by the story. \nThe Inspire Center is open on weekends and is included with Museum admission. Admission is free for all ages during Free First Weekend\, which occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. For more information about thee Inspire Center\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. \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/inspirecenteroctober2024/2024-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
CREATED:20240806T172202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T175649Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Construction Zone
DESCRIPTION:Grab your hard hat and tool belt and become a construction worker for the day! Families will build with foam bricks and blocks\, create blueprints\, and learn about some of the tools and vehicles used on construction sites. \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. \nAccessibility Notice: The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium (the primary location for this program)\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/constructionzone/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
CREATED:20230105T214549Z
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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/2024-10-05/
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:20241005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
CREATED:20240402T150812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T165100Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: "Stories Sell" by Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 15! \nJoin internationally bestselling author and champion storyteller Matthew Dicks for an evening of stories\, special guests\, and much more in celebration of the launch of his next book\, Stories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand. \nHosted by Elysha Dicks and featuring some special guests\, Matt will be telling fascinating and hilarious stories from the business world: \nIntrigue and disaster\, surprising successes and devastating defeats. Join us for a glimpse behind the curtain into the world where Matt helps everyone from Fortune 100 businesses to the FBI\, Santa Clauses to Olympic gold medalists\, clergy members\, attorneys\, magicians\, wildlife photographers\, therapists\, comedians\, and the Mohawk Nation of Canada. \nA night of storytelling like no other! Pre-purchase a copy of the book when you buy your tickets\, or purchase a copy the night-of\, thanks to our partners at River Bend Book Shop! \nTicket price includes:\nEntry to the show!\nSnacks\, beer\, wine\, and soft drinks!\nA chance to win some fabulous prizes!\nAll proceeds will go to supporting the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nTICKETS\n$15 General Admission\n$34.95 includes admission for one and a copy of Storyworthy \nConnecticut Museum members get $5 discount \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/book-launch-dicks/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T182905Z
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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! \nOctober Challenge:\nIdentify your favorite fairy tale and design a one-of-a-kind object inspired by the story. \nThe Inspire Center is open on weekends and is included with Museum admission. Admission is free for all ages during Free First Weekend\, which occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. For more information about thee Inspire Center\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. \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/inspirecenteroctober2024/2024-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T175434Z
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf\, families will cozy up in beanbags\, listen to a story\, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time\, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors\, illustrators\, and storytellers. \nThis program is included with the cost of admission (which is FREE the first weekend of each month!) and is great for children age 6 and under. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice:The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytime/2024-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
CREATED:20240617T175648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T175648Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Authors and Entrepreneurs: Black Self-Publishers in New England
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nBryan Sinche\, Professor of English and department chair at the University of Hartford\, is the author of the new book Published by the Author: Self-Publication in Nineteenth-Century African American Literature. The book focuses on 19th century writers who used self-publication to bypass white gatekeepers and editors and share unique stories that address the social\, political\, and economic realities of Black life in the United States. \nJoin us for a virtual presentation\, as Bryan discusses how self-publishers created and sold their books and highlights the stories of two New England self-publishers\, including Hartford’s own James Mars. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAbout the Speaker:  Bryan Sinche is Professor of English and department chair at the University of Hartford. To purchase Bryan’s new book\, Published by the Author: Self-Publication in Nineteenth-Century African American Literature\, click here. \nCredit: James Mars\, Winsted\, photographed by Thomas M. V. Doughty\, ca 1870. 1993.6.0\, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection. \nTICKETS\nThis virtual event is free! Click the button below to register. \nGET FREE TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-black-self-publishers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Black History,online programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Busa":MAILTO:Jennifer_Busa@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
CREATED:20240910T183131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T201731Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Demonstration: Matin Malikzada\, 7th-generation Afghan Master Potter
DESCRIPTION:Internationally recognized for his technical skill and elegant designs\, Afghan master potter\, Matin Malikzada was forced to flee Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover. Along with his family\, he is now resettled in Northwest Connecticut. Meet the artist: hear the story of his struggles\, joy\, creativity\, and resilience. Select pieces of his pottery will be on display and available for purchase. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but we recommend that you register to reserve a spot. \nLight refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET TICKETS\nAbout The Artist: \nA seventh-generation Afghan master of traditional pottery\, Matin Malikzada is internationally recognized for his technical skill and elegant designs. A native of Istalif\, Afghanistan\, once a vibrant center of ceramic art and commerce\, Matin was forced to flee Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover. Along with his family\, he is now resettled in Northwest Connecticut where he continues his journey as an artist
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/matin-malikzada/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Apprenticeship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
CREATED:20230803T190238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T190238Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Connecticut's Bookshelf
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition\, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books\, copyright law\, Noah Webster\, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative\, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription\, and inspired children’s sections in libraries nationwide. From the 1700s to today\, Connecticut has been compiling its bookshelf\, one sermon\, ledger\, map\, schoolbook\, law\, psalm\, newspaper\, and book at a time. Connecticut’s Bookshelf explores how these documents were made\, shared\, and received\, and asks you to consider: What belongs on the shelf? And who gets to decide? \nTours are included with museum admission. No pre-registration required! \nIf you’re interested in arranging a private tour of the exhibition for your book club\, community center\, or other group\, contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ctbookshelf-tour/2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tour,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
CREATED:20240826T204058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T174723Z
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SUMMARY:Wide Awake: The Connecticut Youth Movement that Elected Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:In the election before the Civil War\, young anti-slavery activists in Connecticut organized one of the largest\, strangest\, and most consequential mass movements in American history. Marching in militaristic\, torchlit rallies\, these Wide Awakes launched a diverse grassroots campaign to defend democracy from slavery. Their incredible rise helped elect Lincoln\, but also sparked the Civil War\, exploring the boundaries between political speech and political violence\, democracy and war. Join us to learn more about the Wide Awakes with Jon Grinspan\, Curator of Political History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and author of the new book\, Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War. \nCome early to view our new exhibition about the Wide Awakes\, which draws on the Connecticut Museum’s trove of artifacts relating to the Hartford-area founders of the movement. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but we recommend that you register to reserve a spot. You can also 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. Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nABOUT OUR SPEAKER \nJon Grinspan is Curator of Political History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History\, and frequent contributor to the New York Times. His work explores the deep history – and fraught present – of American democracy. He is the award-winning author of three books\, most recently Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War. As a Smithsonian curator\, he also collects objects from contemporary political events (primaries\, conventions\, protests\, etc)\, to help tell the story of America’s past and present to museum-goers in the future. \nTickets\nTo register\, click below. \nGET TICKETS\n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/wide-awakes-grinspan/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T151648Z
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SUMMARY:Date Night: Chills and Treats **SOLD OUT!**
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, this event has sold out! \nLooking for something different to do for Date Night? Bring your sweetie or bestie to the museum for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the weirdest and creepiest items in our vaults\, then relax and create a fun Halloween-themed craft to take home while you enjoy wine and snacks. \nTICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-chills/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
CREATED:20240618T161143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T202514Z
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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/2024-10-27/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
CREATED:20240716T180527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T205913Z
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SUMMARY:Día de Muertos Community Celebration / Celebración Comunitaria del Día de Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns for 2024 on Saturday\, November 2 @ 11 am – 4 pm\, FREE and fun for all ages! Experience the sights and sounds of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead\, with all-ages arts activities\, mariachi music and Mexican folk dance performances\, delicious food for sale by food trucks\, and more! Delve into the rich\, storied traditions of this holiday with us. Get free tickets today and mark your calendar! Learn more here: https://connecticutmuseum.org/diademuertos \n– \nNuestra celebración comunitaria anual del Día de Muertos regresa para 2024 el sábado 2 de noviembre de 11 a. m. a 4 p. m. ¡GRATUITO y divertida para todas las edades! Disfrute de las imágenes y sonidos del Día de Muertos\, con actividades para todas las edades\, música de mariachi en vivo\, y bailes del folclor mexicano\, comida deliciosa a la venta en camiones de comida\, ¡y más! Adéntrate en las tradiciones ricas e historiadas de esta festividad con nosotros. ¡Consigue entradas gratis hoy y marca tu calendario! Aprenda más aquí: https://connecticutmuseum.org/diademuertos \nGET FREE TICKETS | CONSEGUE TU ENTRADA GRATIS\n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/dia-de-muertos2024/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160050
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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! November’s challenge is to design a new piece of science equipment! \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/inspirecenternovember2024/
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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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 “Uncle Rock\,” by Dagoberto Gilb. 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-94/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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