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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Discover Connecticut's Black Antebellum Communities
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nPre-Civil War Black communities provided free and enslaved people in Connecticut with spiritual\, economic\, social\, and personal opportunities that people used to build rich\, meaningful lives. Join us to learn about a recent project at the Connecticut Museum that aims to bring these lives into focus. The project draws on archival documents\, photos\, artifacts\, and community experts to highlight the experiences of Black communities in Norwich\, Bridgeport\, and Middletown. You’ll also learn how the project team reconstructed the lives of two individuals who lived in Hartford by combining known facts with some creative imagination. Learners of all types will discover something new through these engaging high school resources! \nThis virtual presentation is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-black-antebellum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Update: Registration for this event is filled to capacity! We are so pleased to have had such enthusiastic response for this celebration. We hope you can join us next year to celebrate Lunar New Year. In the meantime\, there are lots of family-friendly events happening at the Connecticut Museum. Join us on Free First Weekends for free admission to the museum galleries! To connect with the Asian Pacific American Coalition of CT and find out about other Lunar New Year events happening around the state\, check out: https://www.facebook.com/APACofCT! \nCelebrate the Year of the Dragon with Connecticut’s vibrant Asian American Pacific Islander community! Let’s unite as friends\, neighbors\, and supporters to welcome prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead. Enjoy food\, crafts\, live performances\, and more at this family friendly event. Free and open to all! \nNote: This event will be held at the Wethersfield Community Center\, 30 Greenfield Street\, Wethersfield\, CT. \nPERFORMANCE SCHEDULE\nEvent Emcees: Catherine Shen\, Winnie Wong\, and Rahul Barua\nDJ: Ephraim Adamz\n3:00 PM Event Opens\n3:20 PM Welcome Remarks\n3:30 PM Lion Dance (by Springfield Lion Dance Club)\nBreak\n3:45 PM Speakers\n4:15 PM Dragon Dance & Wushu (by Ju Long Wushu)\n4:30 PM Hmong Dance (by Hmong Sunshine & Hmong Girls from Connecticut\, Hmong Foundation of Connecticut)\n4:45 PM Tai Chi Demonstration (by Ai Ping Tai Chi)\nBreak\n5:15 PM Samul Nori (by Yale UNITY\, Korean American Students at Yale)\nBreak\n5:45 PM Musical Lunar New Year (by New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative)\n6:10 PM Kuchipudi Dance (by Layavinyasa Company)\n6:30 PM Parai Drumming (by Team Maanudam Parai)\n6:50 PM Bhangra Dance (by Husky Bhangra) \nADDITIONAL PARKING\nVenue parking spots may be limited\, so we have additional parking available the John C. Willard Swimming & Community Center (5 minute walk)\, the CREC Discovery Academy (10-15 minute walk)\, and the Connecticut Department of Labor (15 minute walk). Here is a map with these locations listed: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1e7rIx0Xc_UUO5PgNTAYoh6JOUhtCTjU&usp=sharing \nFOOD VENDORS\nCha Papi\nElo’s Hibachi Food Truck\nPika Food Truck\nVN Pho \n  \n  \nThis event is co-organized by: \n      \nWe thank our event sponsors: \nEdward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation \n     \nHung Huynh Photography  
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunarnewyear2024/
LOCATION:Wethersfield Community Center\, 30 Greenfield Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000
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SUMMARY:Ann Petry: Life and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Born in Old Saybrook in 1908\, Ann Lane Petry shot to public notice in 1947 when her novel\, The Street\, hit the bestseller list. The first Black American woman to sell a million copies of a book\, she shunned fame while building a body of work that included novels\, short stories\, literary criticism\, and children’s books. Her work examined the ways that race\, class\, and gender affected the lives of Black women\, anticipating the critical framework known today as intersectionality.  In this free\, virtual discussion\, Dr. Deborah McDowell and Dr. Ravynn K. Stringfield will explore Petry’s work and legacy.  \nThis event is free! Click here to register. When you do\, you’ll receive the Zoom link in your email confirmation. Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \n  \n \n About Our Speakers:  \nDr. Deborah McDowell\, a scholar of African American/American literature\, is the Alice Griffin Professor of Literary Studies at the University of Virginia. Her publications include ‘The Changing Same’: Studies in Fiction by African-American Women\, Leaving Pipe Shop: Memories of Kin\, as well as numerous articles\, book chapters\, and scholarly editions. Extensively involved in editorial projects pertaining to the subject of African-American literature\, she founded the African-American Women Writers Series for Beacon Press and served as its editor from 1985-1993. This project oversaw the reissue of fourteen novels by African American women writers from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. She also served as a period editor for the Norton Anthology of African-American Literature\, now in its third edition; contributing editor to the D. C. Heath Anthology of American Literature\, and co-editor with Arnold Rampersad of Slavery and the Literary Imagination.   \nDr. Ravynn K. Stringfield is an author\, scholar\, and artist. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from William & Mary. Her research focuses on Black women and girls as creators and protagonists of new media narratives that are futuristic\, fantastic and/or digital in nature. Currently\, Dr. Stringfield is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Media Studies in the Rhetoric and Communication Studies Department at the University of Richmond.   
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ann-petry-life-and-legacy/
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CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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SUMMARY:All Families Brunch & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Project Tunnel Vision is hosting a second community-wide meal for greater Hartford families. In addition to a wholesome catered meal\, there will be storytelling\, music and visual arts performances centered on the ways in which African diasporic communities retain their distinct cultural\, ethnic and/or religious identities\, just in time for Black History month! The Connecticut Museum is pleased to help sponsor this event. \nReserve your ticket now—sales end February 13! Tickets and more information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-families-brunch-and-discussion-tickets-748107849717 \nFor questions\, please contact Michelle at Project Tunnel Vision via email at projtunnelvision@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/allfamiliesbrunch/
LOCATION:Mandell JCC\, 335 Bloomfield Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Project Tunnel Vision":MAILTO:projtunnelvision@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
DESCRIPTION:Can’t get enough of Legos? Neither can we! Join us as we continue the fun from last year’s movie night with a special showing of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Never seen the first one? No problem! Anyone can have fun following these Connecticut-made toys on another wild\, silly adventure through the universe!\nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest footy pajamas! Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30\, and the movie begins at 6:00. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome! Click here to pre-register. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/thelegomovie2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Mystery Home: Discover the Story of Your House!
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about your home? This two-hour program will give you an introduction to researching the history of your house. In the first half\, CMCH staff will present practical strategies to uncover your home’s past\, using maps\, deed research\, census records\, and more. Then\, you’ll be given time in our Research Center to start your journey\, with staff available to help. Bring your laptop! \nTickets are $15 per person.  $10 for Connecticut Museum members\, free for NARM-level members of the Connecticut Museum. Spaces are limited\, so reserve your spot today! \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/mystery-home3/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T130000
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s story is “Like a Winding Sheet” by Connecticut native Ann Petry. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-85/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Valentines for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum’s collections as inspiration\, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connectcutmuseum.org. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/valentines/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T163000
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing monthly\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! February’s challenge is to design a new way to magnify an object’s appearance! \nThe Inspire Center is open Saturdays and Sundays and is included with Museum admission. For more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterfeb2024/2024-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T193000
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SUMMARY:** SOLD OUT!** Date Night: True Crime at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, this event has sold out! We’re offering a similar program on March 9: learn more and register here! \nForgeries\, theft\, arson\, and murder — our museum is full of artifacts that tell stories of long-ago crime and punishment. Bring your best pal or significant other to the museum for a custom tour focusing on true historical crime stories\, then relax with snacks\, wine\, and games that will test your crime-solving skills. \nTickets are $15 per person.  $10 for Connecticut Museum members\, free for NARM-level members of the Connecticut Museum.  Space is limited\, and preregistration is strongly recommended. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \n \nImage: “Poor Mary Stannard! A full and thrilling story of the circumstances connected with her murder. History of the monstrous Madison crime. The most mysterious of all the cases which have baptized Connecticut in blood. The only true and reliable account. The clairvoyant’s wonderful story.” CMCH Collection\, CT Imprints 1879 P823p
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-true-crime/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T180000
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SUMMARY:Telling New Stories: Ties to the Caribbean in the Ancient Burying Ground
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Connecticut had ties to the West Indies (we’re the Nutmeg State\, after all)\, but we often don’t know the personal stories of the individuals who straddled both places in the Atlantic World. This program\, presented by Dr. Katherine A. Hermes\, will feature a variety of diverse stories that illuminate the people who built connections between Connecticut and the Caribbean. This includes Connecticut merchants looking for new markets and products; enslaved people from Antigua serving in households in Hartford; a West Indian enslaved man brought to Guilford who later opened a thriving grocery story in Hartford; and a French woman fleeing the Haitian Revolution. We’ll examine the shipping news from the Hartford Courant\, as well as documents from probate records\, newspapers\, vital records\, and account books that hold the keys to uncovering this history. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Ancient Burying Ground Association\, a non-profit group that oversees the Ancient Burying Ground. Established in 1640\, the Ancient Burying Ground is the oldest surviving colonial site in Hartford. It’s located at the corner of Main and Gold Streets\, adjacent to Center Church\, and is open daily. Find out more on the website at theancientburyingground.org Funding for this project has been provided by CT Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. \nFree for AGBA members and Connecticut Museum members at the Henry Barnard Circle level and above. $5 for regular Connecticut Museum Members; $10 general public.  You can purchase tickets ahead of time here. Note that Connecticut Museum membership discounts apply at checkout! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAbout Our Speaker \nDr. Katherine A. Hermes earned an A.B. in History from the University of California at Irvine; a J.D. from Duke University School of Law; and a Ph.D. from Yale University. She has taught early American history at the University of Otago in New Zealand (1992-1997) and at Central Connecticut State University (1997-2022)\, where she also served as Department Chair. She is currently publisher and executive director of Connecticut Explored magazine\, a non-profit history publication produced for readers interested in Connecticut’s past. She has created and been involved with a number of digital public history projects. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Institute for American Indian Studies. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ancient-burying-ground/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T150000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Behind the Scenes: Making the Look
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, this program is sold out! \nThis inside look at our historic Costume collection will explore how Americans have used fashion accessories to snazz up their looks over the centuries. You’ll join a museum staff member in the Collections vaults to see how our taste in hats\, shoes\, bags\, and more has evolved. \nSpace is limited\, so we encourage you to purchase tickets ahead of time! You can purchase your tickets here. \nTickets are $15 per person.  $10 for Connecticut Museum members\, free for NARM-level members of the Connecticut Museum. Ticket includes admission to the museum’s galleries. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-making-the-look/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Indigenous Unfreedom and Race Making in Early New England
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nIn this virtual presentation\, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, Dr. Joanne Jahnke-Wegner\, will examine how English enslavement of Indigenous peoples during the Pequot and King Philip’s Wars contributed to the racialization of Indigenous peoples in early New England. During the process of enslaving and dispossessing Indigenous peoples\, English colonists combined Atlantic world stereotypes of Indigenous peoples and their own colonial practices in Ireland with cultural\, theological\, military\, and economic discourses to racialize Indigenous peoples in order to justify colonial actions. English colonists created racialized habits of mind about Indigenous peoples that were used to justify continued Indigenous dispossession and marginalization in colonial New England. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAbout the Speaker:  Dr. Joanne Jahnke-Wegner is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire\, where she teaches classes on early America\, women and gender\, and race and medicine. She received her PhD from the University of Minnesota and is currently at work on three articles and a book manuscript on captivity\, enslavement\, and race making in early New England. \nImage: Universal Images Group/Getty Images\, Washington Post\, December 20\, 2022
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-indigenous-unfreedom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T150000
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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/2024-01-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T163000
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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/2024-01-06/
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:20240106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
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SUMMARY:Family Program: A Storm is Coming!
DESCRIPTION:It’s raining cats and dogs! Learn about some of the largest storms to ever hit Connecticut\, pretend to be a weather reporter giving a forecast on TV\, and then create your very own “storms in a jar” by performing special science experiments! \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@connecticutmuseum.org. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/astormiscoming/
CATEGORIES:Free First Saturday 2024,Free First Saturday 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20231120T144218Z
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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! January’s challenge is to make an everyday item look like something completely different!\n \n\nThe Inspire Center is open Saturdays and Sundays and is included with Museum admission. For more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterjan2024/2024-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20231206T191238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T191238Z
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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 “Until Gwen” by Dennis Lehane. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-84/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20230829T185326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T153708Z
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SUMMARY:Cocoa and Crafts: Winter Cats
DESCRIPTION:Cats playing in the snow?! How silly! Visit the Museum for a reading of Winter Cats\, a book by CT author Janet Lawler\, while sipping hot cocoa and munching on special treats. Then\, families will make their own version of a cat-themed snowman using cotton balls\, paper\, and more. \nThis program is included with admission great for children under 10. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/wintercats/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20230803T190327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T153733Z
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SUMMARY:Cocoa and Crafts: Where the Wild Things Are
DESCRIPTION:“Let the Wild Rumpus start!” Visit the Museum for a reading of Where the Wild Things Are\, a book by Connecticut author and illustrator Maurice Sendak\, while wearing a special crown\, sipping hot cocoa\, and munching on treats. Then\, families will complete a related craft.\n\nThis program is included with admission and great for children under 10. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/wherethewildthingsare/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20231127T213726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T213726Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Remembering G. Fox & Co.
DESCRIPTION:For over a century\, G. Fox & Co. was a fixture in downtown Hartford. Over the years\, the department store established itself as a premiere shopping destination with a commitment to superior customer service. Join us for an overview of the history of the store and the story of Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nThis VIRTUAL program is free! Click here to register. You’ll receive the Zoom link via email when you register. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-g-fox/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:G. Fox,online programming,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20230728T195458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T171319Z
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SUMMARY:**SOLD OUT!*** Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:** We’re sorry\, this event has sold out! ** \nJoin us for a behind the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. You can purchase your tickets here. \n$15 per person. $10 for Connecticut Museum general members\, free for NARM-level members. Ticket includes admission to the museum’s galleries. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nImage: Connecticut Museum of Culture and History Collection 2016.122.0
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/gfoxbts-1-2023-12-17/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,G. Fox
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20231120T160816Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. You can purchase your tickets here. \n$15 per person. $10 for Connecticut Museum general members\, free for NARM-level members. Ticket includes admission to the museum’s galleries. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nImage: CMCH 2016.122.0
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/remembering-g-fox-and-co-behind-the-scenes-tour/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,G. Fox
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20230728T195458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T165224Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. You can purchase your tickets here. \n$15 per person. $10 for Connecticut Museum general members\, free for NARM-level members. Ticket includes admission to the museum’s galleries. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nImage: CMCH 2016.122.0
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/gfoxbts-1-2023-12-16/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,G. Fox
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20230808T205106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T221059Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Land and Sea: Modern Indigenous Cuisine in New England
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Museum is pleased to welcome Rachel Beth Sayet\, or Akitusut (She Who Reads)\, for an afternoon lecture and discussion on Saturday\, December 9\, 2023 at 2 PM. In “A Celebration of Land and Sea: Modern Indigenous Cuisine in New England\,” Rachel will delve into the rich traditions and celebrations of Indigenous people in New England and how these customs have continued. Through the seasons of the year\, she will discuss honoring the bounty of the harvests with multiple thanksgivings: Strawberry Thanksgiving\, Green Bean Thanksgiving\, Green Corn Thanksgiving; and will share with us her knowledge about traditional foods and recipes. \nThis program is FREE and open to the public\, and will include an opportunity to sample herbal teas. To register\, click here! \nRachel Beth Sayet is a member of the Mohegan nation. Raised with the spirits of her ancestors\, she grew up learning traditional stories and teachings and participating in tribal events. Rachel has always been passionate about and proud of her Mohegan heritage and identity. \nRachel’s other main passion throughout her life has been food. She grew up cooking with her grandmother and mother. Rachel has a Bachelor of Science in Restaurant Management from Cornell University. During her senior year at Cornell\, Rachel took an American Indian Studies course with Mohawk professor Audra Simpson\, an eye-opening experience that inspired her path to teach about Native culture and history. \nRachel received her master’s degree in anthropology and museum studies from Harvard University in 2012. During that time\, she worked at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology for three years and curated the exhibit\, Digging Veritas: the archaeology and history of the Harvard Indian college and 17th century life. Rachel is currently working for the Five Colleges\, through Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS)\, as the community development fellow. In this role\, she provides guidance and training recommendations to campus advisors\, professors\, and administrators who work with Native students\, while developing programming to serve Native student communities and cultivate NAIS scholars. \nShe is currently working on a book on indigenous foods of New England\, has written at Dawnland Voices about her work: http://dawnlandvoices.org/rachel-sayet-issue-4/\, and appeared recently on CT Public with Wampanoag Chef Sherry Pocknett on Seasoned: https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned/2023-08-17/chefs-sherry-pocknett-and-diasporican-author-illyanna-maisonet-make-james-beard-award-history.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/cuisine/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Connecticut History,Events,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20230801T162922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T162922Z
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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 “Passion” by Alice Munro. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-83/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20230927T163024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T163024Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Slavery’s Hinterlands: Rural New England in the Atlantic World
DESCRIPTION:At the end of the seventeenth century\, ships and sugar streamed between the Caribbean and New England. Though it would be a mistake to suggest that New England was a slave society on par with South Carolina\, Barbados\, or Virginia\, New England’s economy grew larger and more powerful\, not because of slavery’s distance or marginality\, but because of its centrality. This Atlantic slave economy made an imprint across the entire region. Rural New Englanders provided the draft animals and the foodstuffs that Caribbean plantations relied on. They sought out and consumed the rum and sugar those plantations produced. In towns like Lebanon and Groton\, the enslaved faced unique forms of racism and oppression\, which reflect the particularities of New England town life. \nThis virtual presentation by Isaac Lee\, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, will explore this history and explain how rural New England sustained Atlantic slavery. \nThis virtual presentation is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nImage: “Spring on the Salmon River\,” an original painting by Maggie Arnold\, depicting Venture Smith’s homestead on Haddam Neck. The illustration is based on recent archaeological findings\, 2009.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-slaverys-hinterlands/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Busa":MAILTO:Jennifer_Busa@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20230920T162419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T162445Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: We're Game! Sports and Community
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the opening reception for our new exhibition\, We’re Game! Sports and Community.  \n\nConnecticut is home to many sports that connect people in communities—and in competition. Although these sports may be less familiar\, they have histories of expressing and contributing to our cultural experiences. From A to Z\, their stories show the diversity of athletic traditions\, abilities\, and creativity in the state. \nThis event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 2:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. \nPlease let us know if you will be able to join us by November 29th.  RSVP by clicking here. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \n\n\nPremier Community Partner\n \nSupporting Community Partner\n \n\n                       Interested in sponsorship of exhibitions at the Connecticut Museum? Please contact Jamie O’Brien\, jobrien@connecticutmuseum.org for more information. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/weregame-openingreception/
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:20231202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20230803T190852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T184711Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Snow Days
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Museum for a day of snowy fun! Families will design one-of-a-kind snow globes\, make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year\, and decorate holiday cards to send to loved ones!\n\nThis program is FREE and great for children ages 3 and up. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.\n\nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/snowdays/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T215202
CREATED:20231031T144546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T144746Z
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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! December’s challenge is to invent a new way to prepare your favorite food! \n\nThe Inspire Center is open Saturdays and Sundays and is included with Museum admission. For more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterdec/2023-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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