Behind The Scenes Tour: Hoopskirts and Flappers
In this special tour of our Costume and Textile Collection, you’ll see how women’s clothing transitioned from the iron reign of the hoopskirt to the relative freedom of the flapper dress.
$15
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Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States
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Rebellious Exhibition Tour
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesJoin us on selected days this summer and fall for a guided tour of our new exhibition, Rebellious.
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Virtual Presentation – Balancing Memory and History: Inside the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
VirtualJoin us for a virtual presentation as Noah Rauch of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum discusses the complexities of memorializing and educating visitors about that day and its aftermath.
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Annual Meeting and “Drawn Here” Artists Panel Discussion
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordJoin us September 24 for two free events: our yearly Annual Meeting and a special panel discussion and meet and greet with the graphic artists from the Drawn Here: Stories...
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River Gods & Sturdy Yeomen: Connecticut Clothing in the Age of Revolution 1760-1790
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesUsing examples of men’s clothing from the Connecticut Museum of History and Culture and other collections in the state, Henry Cooke will examine the interrelationship of fashion, commerce, politics, and technology that were responsible for creating these garments and how they help us to better understand the lives of Connecticut’s early citizens.
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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. October's and November's challenge is to create a new type of basket.
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Family Program: Traditional Storytelling
Join us for a day of stories and crafts with special guest storyteller Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason! In her debut picture book, "Grandmother Moon," she celebrates the relationship between a grandmother and grandchild, weaving Indigenous teachings into a modern setting. The program will include live readings of her book and a variety of related crafts and activities that further explore the significance of the moon and storytelling.
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French Canadian Jam
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesGet acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
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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. October's and November's challenge is to create a new type of basket.
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Lunch and Learn – Connecticut Son: Oliver Wolcott Jr.
VirtualJoin us virtually as Dr. John Lizzi examines Oliver Wolcott Jr.’s contributions to both national and state government during his nearly forty years of public service.
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Short Attention Span Literary Club
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordThis month's story is "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe.
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Drawn Here Gallery Talk
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesJoin a member of our staff for an interactive, introductory experience in our newest exhibition, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End.
with Museum admission