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SUMMARY:The Future of Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Our favorite morning drink comes with a heavy environmental price tag. Join us to hear from local coffee roasters about what is being done to make coffee cultivation and consumption more sustainable. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nOur panelists: \nJuan Carlos Arango of Arango Specialty Coffee \nAlex Goldsmith of Baronet Coffee \nJeff Brooks of Giv Coffee  \nSasha Fay of Ovelle Coffee \nJ. René of J. René Coffee Roasters \nTickets\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/the-future-of-coffee/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Cars
DESCRIPTION:Lightning McQueen wins again! Join us for a special showing of Cars\, a movie about a famous\, trouble-making racecar who finds himself stranded along Route 66. Watch as he forms unexpected friendships with a group of silly\, fun-loving cars and trucks from the tiny town of Radiator Springs.  \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest pajamas! Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30 pm\, and the movie begins at 6 pm. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Tickets are free but space is limited! Get tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/cars/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - 'One Tory and One Scalp': Violence on the American Revolution's Northern Front
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nIn 1777\, during the American Revolutionary War\, Jane McCrea was killed by Native allies of the British. She was quickly elevated by the Patriot press as an American martyr\, making her the most famous civilian casualty of the war. Yet examining the surrounding events in primary sources\, including those in the collection of Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, reveals a complex history that stretched back long before\, to warfare among the Haudenosaunee\, Wabanaki\, British\, and French. \nJoin us for a virtual presentation in which Dr. Blake Grindon\, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, will discuss her recent research findings. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Click ‘Get Tickets’ below to receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAbout the speaker: Dr. Blake Grindon is at work on a book about the death of Jane McCrea. She received her PhD from Princeton University and is currently the Patrick Henry Postdoctoral Fellow in the History Department at Johns Hopkins University and NERFC fellow for 2024-25. Her work has appeared in the William and Mary Quarterly and has received support from the Clements Library\, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society\, the Winterthur Museum\, the John Carter Brown Library\, and the Omohundro Institute. \nImage: Dr. Blake Grindon \nTICKETS\nThis virtual event is free! Click the button below to register. \nGET FREE TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-violence-on-the-american-revolutions-northern-front/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Date Night: Boozy Brew
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out – please join us in the future for more opportunities at the Connecticut Museum! \nA latte or cappuccino might be your morning go-to\, but how do you incorporate delicious coffee flavor into an evening routine? Mix it into a tasty cocktail\, of course! Join us for a fun evening that will include a scavenger hunt through our exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story\, then relax and enjoy a coffee cocktail and coffee liqueur tasting. Perfect for couples or friend groups! Complementary snacks will be served. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \nTickets\n$20 General Admission\n$15 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-boozy-brew/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s story is “The Soul Is Not A Smithy\,” by David Foster Wallace. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-99/
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: Sacred Art Traditions in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Where do we find common ground? Cultural heritage art forms create and reflect meaning\, identity\, and community\, but we can become overly focused on cultural differences\, or else assume that there is a universal artistic language. But what if we can dig into—and challenge—both perspectives? In this new series\, we bring together traditional artists who practice art forms rooted in different cultural traditions to demonstrate their work\, share with one another\, and discuss their similarities and differences. Our first conversation will feature Tibetan thangka painter Yeshi Dorjee and Byzantine iconographer Marek Czarnecki\, as they discuss their sacred art traditions with one another and with audience members. Come with your questions to share. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but we recommend that you register to reserve a spot. \nAdditionally\, there will be some artwork available for purchase from the artists\, but sales are only possible via Zelle. \nQuestions? Contact Kate Schramm\, Director of Cultural Sustainability\, at kschramm@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/commongroundsacredart/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! April’s challenge is to design a new type of brush! What will it be used for? \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and is included with Museum admission\, which is free the first weekend of the month! Free First Weekend includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterapril2025/2025-04-05/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Heroes on the Homefront
DESCRIPTION:Why was Connecticut nicknamed the Provisions State? Families will explore the many ways Connecticans provided support during times of war. Shop with ration coupons\, get thrifty with recycled materials\, make WWII-era mess kits\, and more! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connectcutmuseum.org. \nThis program falls on Free First Weekend\, which includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. Thanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/heroesonthehomefront/
LOCATION:CT
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session\,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! \nNew players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in\, please get in touch with jam organizer\, Joe Lavariere\, at joesondra@juno.com.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/french-canadian-jam/2025-04-05/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Free First Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Has Sprung Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring with sparkle from Candlelight Jewelry and friends! Come and find paintings\, mosaics\, traditional crafts\, handmade jewelry and more at this special pop-up market\, featuring Ukrainian and Ukrainian-American artists from Greater Hartford and beyond! \nNote on payment: Artists accept cash (preferred)\, check\, Venmo\, and PayPal. \n  \nFeatured artists include: \nFelix Freudzon is a figurative and portrait artist based in West Hartford\, CT\, who specializes in re-imagining classical art styles. \nVictoria Starzef is a mosaic artist from Glastonbury\, CT\, who finds inspiration in cats\, dogs\, traveling\, and nature. Her background in oil painting and ceramics has given her a unique frame of reference to approach glass mosaicking. \nIrina Hizhytsa makes Ukrainian-American dolls. She studied with Slavic doll master artist Natalia Ledomskaya\, whose work attracted her heart and soul. Made with care from knitted fiber and macrame\, she has also studied with Alla Popova and is expanding her doll-making adventure to include plastic. For Irina\, dolls brim with energy and positivity\, and all of them are assistants in everyday life. \nCandlelight Jewelry’s selection of imported folk art and fine art from the Ukrainian School of Art for Children and other Ukrainian artists\, including: \nNicolas Zalevsky\, based in Farmington CT\, a painter whose works evoke surrealism\, magic realism\, and photorealism. Educated at the Ukrainian Academy of Printing and the Shevchenko State Art School\, his work has been recognized and exhibited locally and internationally. \nLuba Kuper\, a candlemaker specializing in natural beeswax candles. Beyond decoration\, these candles are a source of light\, peace\, and positive energy\, and each one is crafted with great love and care for the environment. \nYelena Kirshon\, a jewelry-maker and painter whose first experiences with art were in the Ukrainian School of Art for children\, learning the techniques of painting traditional Ukrainian flowers\, “Petrivcky rospusu.” She works as an art teacher in two retirement communities in West Hartford\, and she regularly organizes art markets to benefit the Ukrainian School of Art for children. \nSee more at https://www.etsy.com/shop/CandlelightJewelry.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/springmarket/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,Free First Weekend
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing every other month\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! April’s challenge is to design a new type of brush! What will it be used for? \nFor more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. The Inspire Center is open every weekend and is included with Museum admission\, which is free the first weekend of the month! Free First Weekend includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterapril2025/2025-04-06/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T153000
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family story time at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and innovation. Then\, families will be challenged to embrace their own inventive spirit by getting crafty in the Inspire Center! \nThis program is FREE and great for children under the age of 10. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/storytime/2025-04-06/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
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SUMMARY:The 29th Connecticut Regiment And the Fight For Freedom — Film Screening and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the short film “The 29th Connecticut Regiment and the Fight For Freedom\,” followed by a presentation by one of the filmmakers. \nThis original documentary\, which won Best Connecticut Film at the 2023 Mystic Film Festival\, tells the story of the brave African-American men who enlisted in Connecticut’s 29th Colored Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and fought for the freedom of their people. The film tells their remarkable story of sacrifice and heroism on battlefields in South Carolina and Virginia. Near the end of the war\, the 29th Connecticut was sent to Brownsville\, Texas where they were part of the federal force that occupied that town and brought news of the emancipation of the enslaved – celebrated today as Juneteenth. \nAfter the film screening\, Christopher Barlow of the Berlin Equity Action Team will give a presentation about the making of the film. \nBefore and after the program\, we invite you to browse our exhibition\, Wide Awake: Campaigning for Lincoln. The exhibition highlights a youth movement born out of the 1860 presidential campaign that had an outsized impact on Lincoln’s election and the war that followed. \nThis program is free! Please register below to let us know you’re coming! \nREGISTER\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/the-29th-connecticut-film/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Black History,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.   \nGallery talks are included with museum admission. No pre-registration required! \nIf you’re interested in arranging a private tour of the exhibition for your book club\, community center\, or other group\, contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/coffee-exhibit-tour/2025-04-13/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T163000
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours!
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. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are made possible with funding from the CREC Museum Academy. \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/inspirecenter/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T163000
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours!
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. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are made possible with funding from the CREC Museum Academy. \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/inspirecenter/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250305T161156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T161156Z
UID:26390-1744804800-1744808400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - The Precious Birthright: Black Leaders and the Fight to Vote in Antebellum Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation as historian CJ Martin discusses his new book\, The Precious Birthright: Black Leaders and the Fight to Vote in Antebellum Rhode Island\, published by the University of Massachusetts Press. \nIn 1842\, Black Rhode Islanders secured a stunning victory rarely seen in antebellum America – they won the right to vote. Amid heightened public discourse around shifting ideas of race\, citizenship\, and political rights\, they methodically deconstructed the arguments against their enfranchisement and chose the perfect moments in which to act forcefully. At the head of this movement was a cohort of prominent business and community members that formed an early example of a Black leadership class in the US\, including voting rights activist Alfred Niger\, who was born in Old Saybrook\, Connecticut. \nCJ Martin argues that Black leaders employed a unique combination of agitation and accommodation to ensure the success of this movement. By focusing on Black leadership\, Martin relates this history through the people who lived it\, and by investigating their tactics\, he deepens the story of how race played a crucial role in American citizenship. The Precious Birthright provides new insight into the larger story of Black freedom. Martin will also put this win into perspective with what was happening in Connecticut at this time. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Register below to get the Zoom link. \nREGISTER\nAbout the Speaker: CJ Martin is a historian who focuses on Black history\, with a focus on the abolitionist movement and the politics of anti-slavery. He received his PhD at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is a faculty member at the College of the Holy Cross. His work has appeared in journals such as Rhode Island History and Commonplace. \nTo purchase a copy of CJ Martin’s book\, The Precious Birthright: Black Leaders and the fight to vote in Antebellum Rhode Island\, please click here. Use code UMASS20 for 20% off.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-the-precious-birthright/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250221T213731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T213731Z
UID:26349-1744884000-1744903800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours!
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. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are made possible with funding from the CREC Museum Academy. \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/inspirecenter/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250221T213731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T112727Z
UID:26341-1744970400-1744993800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours!
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. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are made possible with funding from the CREC Museum Academy. \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/inspirecenter/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250305T162650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T162650Z
UID:26391-1745517600-1745523000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Trivia Night at the Museum: Caffeine and Other Bad Habits
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of our newest exhibition Coffee: A Connecticut Story\, we’re offering an evening of trivia questions revolving around some of our favorite bad habits. Get ready to answer questions about junk food\, junk TV\, and other vices. Fabulous prizes awarded to the winning teams! \nCome a few minutes early to browse the exhibition – you might pick up some clues! Snacks\, soft drinks\, and complementary wine and beer included with your admission. Teams limited to 6 people. \nOur emcee for this event will be the one and only Chion Wolf of CT Public! \nTickets\n$20 General Admission\n$15 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\n  \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/trivia-night-at-the-museum-caffeine/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250225T204803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T204803Z
UID:26360-1745665200-1745668800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.
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. \nTICKETS\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\n  \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-g-fox-425/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250225T205128Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.
DESCRIPTION:Sunday’s tour is 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. \nTICKETS\n$15 General Admission\n$10 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\n  \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-g-fox-427/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T160943Z
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SUMMARY:Family Activity Kits - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:Family Activity Kits are take-home resources for families to enjoy\, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! Please Note: This is not an on-site program. \nEach kit includes crafts\, hands-on activities\, and images of collection items all around a specific theme. With themes changing every other month\, you can enjoy these kits all year long. May-June’s theme is “Tune into History\,” an exploration of music throughout history! Click here for more information on upcoming themes. \nFamily Activity Kits are available for pick up during all open hours and are included in the cost of admission. There is no need to reserve your bags in advance. \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222. \nThese kits are made possible with the generous support of Berkshire Bank. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/activitykitsmay2025/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250303T163323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T163323Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Glamorous Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a green thumb? No? That’s okay! Join us at the museum to make everything you need to make your garden truly one-of-a-kind – no gardening skills required! Families will paint rocks\, decorate flower pots\, and design their very own wind chimes to take home. Need some inspiration? Take a look at garden-themed objects and photos from the Museum’s collection! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/glamorousgardens/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20241123T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T193957Z
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session\,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! \nNew players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in\, please get in touch with jam organizer\, Joe Lavariere\, at joesondra@juno.com.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/french-canadian-jam/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Free First Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T193027Z
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family story time at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and innovation. Then\, families will be challenged to embrace their own inventive spirit by getting crafty in the Inspire Center! \nThis program is FREE and great for children under the age of 10. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/storytime/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250225T203312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T203312Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Kuang Qizhao\, the Chinese\, and Mark Twain
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nPlease join us for a virtual presentation by Sam Wong and Evelyn Wong as they discuss the life of Kuang Qizhao\, the official translator for the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM) in Hartford\, Connecticut. \nThe CEM was the first time that the Chinese sent students abroad. Kuang was worked for the mission from 1874-83 and was a neighbor of Mark Twain’s. Reflecting his prominence in the neighborhood\, according to The New Haven Register\, if one wanted to visit with Kuang\, he needed to get “the social endorsement” of Mark Twain or Joseph Twichell\, Twain’s best friend. \nThis talk will discuss Kuang’s time in Hartford and his interactions with his neighbors—interactions which enabled him to formulate new ideas about how to modernize China.  At the same time\, Kuang astounded Americans by publishing A Dictionary of English Phrases\, surprising many Americans that a Chinese person\, a person from an “inferior” race\, could compile a dictionary to teach them their own language. \nEnglish scholars now recognize that Twain’s literature was influenced by the Chinese in Hartford\, and Kuang may have had an instrumental impact. Building on that scholarship\, this talk will provide specific examples of how Kuang and the Chinese may have influenced Twain\, particularly in Twain’s overlooked play called Ah Sin\, and then in his more famous books\, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.   \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. \nTICKETS\nThis virtual event is free! Click the button below to register. \nget free tickets\n  \nAbout the speakers: Sam Wong is the great great grandson of Kuang Qizhao. He has been conducting research on Kuang since 2010 and has co-authored three articles on the subject.  Sam Wong is Executive Director of China Renewable Energy Investment. He previously worked in investment banking at Kidder\, Peabody\, Bear Stearns\, Societe Generale\, and Credit Suisse First Boston. Mr. Wong has a B.A. from the University of Chicago and an MBA from the Yale School of Organization and Management. Evelyn Wong is the great great great granddaughter of Kuang Qizhao. She has authored and presented several articles on Kuang.  Evelyn Wong assisted in translating the book\, Searching for My Ideal China: An Illustrated Biography of Yung Wing\, the Father of Chinese Students Abroad. She co-presented at the book launch ceremony in Zhuhai\, China. She is a student at Singapore International School in Hong Kong. \n  \nImage: Kwong Ki Chiu\, The Dictionary of English Phrases. New York: A.S. Barnes\, 1881.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-kuang-qizhao/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn,online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250225T202227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T202227Z
UID:26355-1746622800-1746626400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s story is “The Seventh Man\,” by Haruki Murakami. 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-100/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250218T222511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T195556Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese Calligraphy Workshop with Jun Lin
DESCRIPTION:Current SNEAP Mentor and Master Calligrapher\, Dr. Jun Lin\, will guide participants in the art of Chinese Calligraphy. Dr. Lin will present an overview of Chinese calligraphy\, give a demonstration\, and show examples of his work. As a class\, he will instruct students in creating their own pieces. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. All materials will be provided. \nDr. Lin is a tenured professor at SUNY-New Paltz. He has studied Chinese Calligraphy since age five and has practiced the art under the guidance of renowned calligraphers in China. Dr. Lin’s work has been featured in exhibits in China and the US and has earned a certificate issued by the National Society of Chinese Calligraphy. \n  \nGET TICKETS\nTICKETS \n$30 General Admission\n$25 Members\nFree for Members 150+ \nCost covers all materials.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/chinesecalligraphy/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Arts Workshop,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
GEO:41.7736959;-72.7047819
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164604
CREATED:20250313T194308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T185348Z
UID:26426-1746903600-1746910800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up: Birthdays
DESCRIPTION:Join Speak Up for a special night of captivating storytelling in celebration of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s bicentennial!  \nThis unforgettable event will feature a lineup of talented storytellers sharing personal tales about birthdays—from the heartwarming to the hilarious and everything in between. Matthew Dicks\, bestselling author\, master storyteller\, and multiple Moth GrandSLAM champion\, will take the stage alongside an incredible cast of performers\, each bringing their unique experiences to life. The evening will be expertly emceed by Elysha Dicks\, ensuring a night of laughter\, reflection\, and connection. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind tribute to history\, storytelling\, and the moments that make us who we are! \nDoors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view our exhibitions\, including Coffee: a Connecticut Story. Performance starts at 7:00 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nTickets — can be purchased online or at the door.\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-birthdays/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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