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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 “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love\,” by Raymond Carver. 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-104/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Family Activity Kits - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:Family Activity Kits are free 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. September-October’s theme is “Transportation Exploration\,” a look at transportation throughout Connecticut’s 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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/activitykitssept2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Activity Kits 2025
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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/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the art of stained-glass? Join us for an introductory level workshop with local stained glass and restoration artist Francis Barkyoumb of Glass Dance Studio. Francis will guide you through the step-by-step process of stained-glass. The workshop will provide you with a pre-cut glass pattern that you will learn to foil and solder. By the end of the class\, you will have completed your own colorful summer-themed stained-glass suncatcher for window or garden to take home! \nFrancis Barkyoumb has been a stained-glass artist since 2009 and began teaching the art form in 2012. In 2022\, Francis opened Glass Dance Studio in Branford\, Connecticut\, where he creates custom pieces of art\, restores panels and heirlooms\, and offers classes. \nThis workshop will be structured for the beginner\, but all levels of expertise are encouraged to register! Suitable for ages 16 and up. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nTICKETS (includes all materials)\n$30 General Admission\n$25 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/stained-glass-suncatcher-workshop/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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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 its current special exhibition. \nStaff from the Library will be on hand to help you learn more about HPL\, get a library card\, or borrow books from our Library on Wheels. Enjoy two opportunities for a guided tour of the Museum’s Coffee: A Connecticut Story exhibition. 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). \nRegistration is not required\, but it helps us better serve you. You can let us know you’re coming by clicking the button below. \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/hartford-public-library-night/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, 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 classic “Young Goodman Brown\,” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. 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-103/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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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 Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/storytime/2025-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session. Note this special Sunday time for August! \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-8-3-2025/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Free First Weekend
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T163000
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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! August’s challenge is to invent a new way to navigate and help people find their way without getting lost. \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/inspirecenteraugust2025/2025-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Beat the Heat
DESCRIPTION:Escape the heat with the beats and melodies of music! Join us for a FREE\, interactive day of musical discovery through fun classes\, hands-on experiences\, crafts\, snacks\, and more. Whether the kids are singing along with Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune\, learning to play instruments with Hartford Symphony Orchestra\, or making their own instruments to take home\, families are sure to find something to enjoy! The full schedule for the day is below. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nFamilies must pre-register for the free music classes with Spirit in Tune; space is limited!\nREGISTER FOR MUSIC CLASSES\n\n\n\nAll day\nCrafts\, games\, and more!\n–\n11am – 1pm\nSea Chantey Workshop\nled by Jerry Bryant\nFamilies can drop in at any time throughout this workshop\n–\n11 am – 1 pm\nInstrument Discovery Lab\nwith the Hartford Symphony Orchestra\nFamilies can drop in at any time throughout this activity\n–\n1:30  – 3:30 pm\nKona Ice\nFree of charge for the first 100 snow cones.\n–\n2:15 – 3 pm\nBirth – age 5 Music Class\nled by Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune\nPre-registration required\n–\n3:15 – 4 pm\nAges 6 and up Music Class\nled by Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune\nPre-registration required \n\n\nFree First Weekends are sponsored by Berkshire Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/beattheheat2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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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! August’s challenge is to invent a new way to navigate and help people find their way without getting lost. \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/inspirecenteraugust2025/2025-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T140000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour: True Crime
DESCRIPTION:Forgeries\, theft\, arson\, and murder — our museum is full of artifacts that tell stories of long-ago crime and punishment. Join us for a custom collections tour focusing on true crime stories! \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\nThis program will also be held on Thursday\, July 24. Get tickets for Thursday here. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-true-crime-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour: True Crime
DESCRIPTION:Forgeries\, theft\, arson\, and murder — our museum is full of artifacts that tell stories of long-ago crime and punishment. Join us for a custom collections tour focusing on true crime stories! \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\nThis program will also be held on Thursday\, July 24. Get tickets for Thursday here. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-true-crime-2/
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:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour: True Crime
DESCRIPTION:Forgeries\, theft\, arson\, and murder — our museum is full of artifacts that tell stories of long-ago crime and punishment. Join us for a custom collections tour focusing on true crime stories! \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\nCan make it on this date? This tour will also take place on Saturday\, July 26. Click here for Saturday tickets. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-true-crime/
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:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000
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SUMMARY:Ground Rules: 88 Coffee Company
DESCRIPTION:A tour through our special exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story\, might just make you crave a cup of joe. We’ve got a solution for this! Our new “Ground Rules” series will pair a guided tour of the exhibition with a chance to meet a local coffee professional\, learn about their craft\, and taste their products. \nJoin us for a guided tour of the exhibition\, then get to meet the folks from 88 Coffee Company. 88 Coffee is passionate about bringing people the authentic taste of Vietnamese coffee. You’ll learn about how they source and prepare their beans\, and how they brew using the Vietnamese phin drip method. Then\, sample both hot and iced versions of their coffee\, made with their 100% Vietnamese robusta beans.  Learn more about 88 Coffee by checking out their website. \nJoin us for this session\, and keep an eye out for the chance to meet more of our community partners in future Ground Rules events. \nTickets: Limited spots available\, please pre-register! \nThis program is included with admission to the museum. Admission prices are: \n$12 Adults\n$10 Seniors (65 and over)\n$8 Students (with valid college ID) and Youth (6-17)\nConnecticut Museum Members: Free! \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ground-rules-88-coffee-company/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Mysterious Materials
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard of a wooden nickel? Or decorations made of hair? Look closely at images of everyday objects and challenge yourself to uncover what wacky materials were used to create them! Then\, see how many common objects you can create using a variety of unconventional and seemingly bizarre items. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages! Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familyprogrammysteriousmaterials/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
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UID:26740-1752487200-1752494400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Members Only! Behind the Exhibition: Tour and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to curate\, develop\, and execute a successful\, engaging exhibition at the Connecticut Museum? \nMembers\, you’re invited to a FREE insider’s look into the creation process of our newest exhibition\, Then\, Now\, Next: 200 Years and Counting. On this unique tour\, our Exhibition Developer will unveil the secrets\, from selecting objects to exploring themes to bringing it all together with innovation and design. After the tour\, enjoy some refreshments as you ask our Exhibition Developer some of your own burning questions! \nAvailable to Members only! Space is limited; get tickets to reserve your spot. \nget free tickets\nNot a Member? Join or renew today! \nFor questions about your Membership status or assistance getting tickets\, contact Christine Daniels\, Member Relations Manger\, at 860-969-6089 x 4 or cdaniels@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/members-behind-the-exhibition/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20240916T192150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T192150Z
UID:26580-1752415200-1752417000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-07-13/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20250514T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T163909Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Workshop: Create A Travel Journal
DESCRIPTION:Handmade books are meaningful works of art with a rich history. Dive into the wonderful world of bookmaking with this introductory level class where you will learn the vocabulary\, history\, and know-how of binding books\, and create a beautiful hand-bound journal\, perfect for recording your summer adventures. \nIn this project\, you will create cover and interiors for an accordion style book journal\, complete with a ribbon\, leather\, or buttoned closure. By the end of the class\, you will have completed your own handmade journal to take home! \nMaterials will be provided; however\, patrons are encouraged to bring any scrapbooking paper\, drawings\, or paintings they wish to use for their book’s cover. Suitable for ages 16 and up. Pre-registration is required.  \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nTICKETS (includes all materials)\n$30 General Admission\n$25 Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nAbout the Instructor: Mya Concepcion is a museum educator at the Connecticut Museum as well as a working artist. She holds a BFA in Painting and Art History from the Hartford Art School and has studied with various book artists.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/craft-workshop-create-a-travel-journal/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Let's Go on a Picnic!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for a day all about summertime picnics! Make a paper bag picnic basket\, weave a miniature picnic blanket\, and enjoy your very own pretend picnic complete with toy food and classic summertime games! Families are also encouraged to bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy on the Connecticut Museum grounds. \nThis program is FREE and great for children ages 10 and under. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familyprogrampicnic/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T194837Z
UID:26563-1751814000-1751815800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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 Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/storytime/2025-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20241123T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T193957Z
UID:26149-1751725800-1751733000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-07-05/
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:20250702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20250612T165742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T165913Z
UID:26729-1751461200-1751464800@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 “White Trash Primer\,” by Lacy M. Johnson. Click here to read. \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-102-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T140053Z
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SUMMARY:Family Activity Kits - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:Family Activity Kits are free 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. July-August’s theme is “Fun at the Fair\,” an exploration Connecticut’s fairground traditions! 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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/activitykitsjuly2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Activity Kits 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20250228T183425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T124404Z
UID:26364-1751108400-1751126400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: Birthday Bash - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Museum’s 200th birthday with a party full of crafts\, games\, treats\, and the launch of our brand new children’s book\, The Key to Adventure! \nInspired by items from the Museum’s collection\, this book brings Connecticut history to life through the eyes of an adventurous little girl named Prudence. Step into this imaginative world in an immersive exhibit-on-wheels created in partnership with cARTie\, a traveling art museum on a bus. Then\, search for the real objects that inspired this book with a scavenger hunt through the Museum while paying games and completing crafts along the way. Join us for a story time on the top of every hour\, followed by a book signing with the author\, Rebecca Gavin\, and illustrator Mya Concepcion\, both members of our educational staff here at the Museum. \nEach family in attendance will receive one free copy of The Key to Adventure to take home! \nTickets for this event are sold out \nQuestions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org. \nLearn more about The Key to Adventure here. \n  \nBook launch in partnership with\n \n  \nEducational Sponsors\nBarbara Cronin \nContributing Sponsors\n\nDavid S. Barrett  |  Ellen H. Brown \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/family-program-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20250218T224057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T194816Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Bomba Workshop with Bomba de Aquí
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! This workshop has reached capacity\, thank you for your interest! Stay tuned for more creative workshops and cultural events at the Museum! \nBomba de Aquí\, led by Brendaliz Cepeda (Granddaughter of the “Father of Bomba” NEA Heritage fellow Rafael Cepeda) and current SNEAP Mentor Saul Peñaloza\, will be teaching a free\, family friendly workshop on Bomba Drumming and Dance. Bomba de Aquí is a dance and music company that performs and teaches Afro-Puerto Rican traditions in throughout western Massachusetts and central Connecticut area. In this interactive workshop\, they will educate participants about the history of Afro-Puerto Rican music\, foster understanding of the richness of Puerto Rican arts\, and most importantly encourage attendees to join in with dancing and drumming. All are welcome! Instruction is in both Spanish and English. \n(Skirts will be provided for children\, adults are encouraged\, but not required\, to bring either a scarf or skirt of their own.) \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Get free tickets to reserve your spot! \nget free tickets
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/bombaworkshop/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Arts Workshop,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20250326T184537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T184537Z
UID:26446-1750503600-1750507200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Behind-the-Scenes Tour: The Fight for Civil Rights in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Juneteenth\, we’re offering you a chance to see items in our collection that document how Connecticans have worked for social justice and freedom throughout our history\, with a particular emphasis on materials related to 20th century civil rights efforts. This behind-the-scenes tour will take you into our collections storage spaces to look at items related to fair housing protests in the 1960s\, posters from the New Haven Black Panthers trial\, and letters sent to a CT student who was jailed in the South for protesting segregation. \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\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-civil-rights/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20250506T150518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T191313Z
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SUMMARY:Made To Last: 18th Century Furniture With Bob Van Dyke
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Connecticut Museum is celebrating its 200th birthday! We’re excited to present a series of programs that will shine a light on some of our most treasured collection items. \nIn this program\, Connecticut woodworker Bob Van Dyke will utilize furniture from our collection to showcase the living craft of furniture-making today\, and demonstrate some of the techniques used to create these pieces. \nSpecifically\, Bob will focus on Federal period ornamentation. He has studied Federal period inlay extensively\, and will demonstrate the making of some of the more common types of inlay that were used in the various Connecticut furniture shops. Unlike today\, furniture in the 18th century was a status symbol and the more highly ornamented the furniture was\, the more expensive it became. Consequently\, it was a subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) mark of the success of the owner. Ornate carving\, intricate veneer work\, curved chair & arms along with all sorts of inlays played a huge part in the value of the furniture and the status of the owner.  Shaded fans\, geometric bandings and oval paterae were all incorporated which added significant value to the furniture. \nYou’ll have the opportunity to study some of the pieces from the Connecticut Museum furniture collection that will illustrate Bob’s presentation. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \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\nAbout Our Presenter: \nBob Van Dyke\, Director of the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking in Manchester and a Contributing Editor for Fine Woodworking Magazine\, has been studying Federal ornamentation for years – especially with regard to Connecticut furniture. After 18 years as an award-winning chef in French restaurants Bob left the business to begin a career in woodworking and teaching. Furniture making had provided an outlet to the pressures of the restaurant business until 1993 when he started the Harris Enterprise School of Fine Woodworking in Manchester\, CT. In seven years of operation the school gained national exposure and recognition. \nIn 2000 he formed a business partnership to open the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking in Manchester\, CT. The school was an instant success and the demand for classes was so great that a second shop was built to allow two classes to run simultaneously. He continually strives to expand his skills and knowledge and has been studying and building period furniture for over 25 years. He is a Contributing Editor for Fine Woodworking Magazine and has written articles for Woodshop News and American Period Furniture. He has also done many videos for www.finewoodworking.com. \nBob’s school offers a variety of classes taught by himself and by many of today’s top woodworking instructors. This variety of instructors and styles ensures that there will be something for everyone at CVSW. \nBob’s approach to teaching centers on the belief that people learn “by doing rather than by watching”. Successful furniture making also depends on utilizing a sensible combination of machine woodworking and handwork. Bob’s classes feature hands-on woodworking projects that promote mastery of both handtool and machine woodworking techniques. Bob teaches classes and gives seminars at a number of different schools and woodworking guilds around the country. He is an active member of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers and was the founder and editor of the Society’s quarterly e-magazine Pins & Tales until 2019. Bob resides in a converted horseshoe nail factory in Hartford\, Ct. just three blocks from the Wadsworth Atheneum. His free time is spent researching historic inlay techniques\, walking around Hartford and playing with his 4 grandsons whenever possible.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/made-to-last-furniture-with-bob-van-dyke/
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:20250608T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
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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 Tamburrino\, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator\, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/storytime/2025-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095220
CREATED:20240916T192150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T162458Z
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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/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,Special Event
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