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  • Wide Awake: The Connecticut Youth Movement that Elected Lincoln

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

    Join us for a talk and book signing with the Smithsonian's Jon Grinspan, author of Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War.

    Free

  • Date Night: Chills and Treats **SOLD OUT!**

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United States

    Bring your sweetie or bestie to the museum for a look at some of the weirdest and creepiest items in our vaults, then relax with drinks and a fun Halloween-themed craft!

  • Inspire Center – New Theme!

    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. November's challenge is to design a new piece of science equipment!

  • Vets Town Hall

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United States

    The Connecticut Museum is pleased to invite all community members to a Vets' Town Hall. Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is non-political, and all perspectives are valued.

    Free

  • Dark Skies – An Overlooked Ecological Problem

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    Learn about the issue of excess light in the night skies in this program hosted by the Connecticut Valley Garden Club.

  • “Coffee: A Connecticut Story” Exhibition Opening Reception

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    Join us for a celebratory morning at the opening reception for our new special exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story. Be among the first to tour the exhibition! You'll also have...

    Free

  • Family Movie Night: Sing

    Get ready to sing and dance along with a cast of musical animals! Join us for a special showing of Sing, an animated movie all about music, making friends, and showing off your special talents. Watch as an eclectic group of animals, ranging from a shy elephant to a boisterous mouse, all band together to put on a one-of-a-kind concert!