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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/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Free First Weekend
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Valentines for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum’s collection as inspiration\, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones and play valentine-themed games\, including a heart shaped beanbag toss! \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\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/valentinesforkids2026/
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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! February’s challenge is to create a new sports mascot in preparation for March Madness! \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/inspirecenterfeb2026/2026-02-07/
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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 “Speech Sounds” by Octavia Butler.  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-109/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Speak Up: Cheat\, Cheat\, Never Beat
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Museum to hear storytellers tell true stories about lived experiences\, led by 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks. \nTonight\, join us for a cast of storytellers telling stories about pulling a fast one or being played for a fool. Counting cards\, forbidden flings\, tax evasion\, and adventures in plagiarism. Getting the gold medal by any means necessary. Shortcuts\, headstarts\, pulling strings\, and taking the easy way out. Traitors\, tricksters\, and dirty rotten scoundrels. \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 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-cheat-cheat-never-beat/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Key to Adventure Story Time at Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us offsite at Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in Old Lyme\, CT as we share our children’s book\, The Key to Adventure\, in a story time led by the book’s author and Museum Educator\, Rebecca Gavin. This storytime will take place at: \nCommunity Room\nOld Lyme PGN Library\n2 Library Lane\nOld Lyme\, CT\, 06371 \nAbout the book: When a young girl named Prudence finds a strange-looking key\, she brings it along on her visit to the Connecticut Museum – and suddenly falls back in time! Join Prudence on a magical journey through Connecticut history\, where she meets new friends\, explores new places\, and learns that everyone holds their own key to adventure. With whimsical illustrations of the Connecticut Museum and its objects and a story that inspires imagination and encourages discovery\, The Key to Adventure will delight children of all ages. \nRegister for this event through the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library website: \nRegister now\n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/the-key-to-adventure-story-time-at-pgn-library/
LOCATION:Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library\, 2 Library Lane\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Offsite
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Faith Trumbull Huntington: An Eighteenth-Century Woman Encounters War
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nFaith Trumbull Huntington (1742/43-1775) was an extremely well-educated young colonial woman from Lebanon\, CT. Obsessively pious as well as artistically gifted\, she was the eldest daughter of merchant\, and future wartime governor\, Jonathan Trumbull. Trumbull’s investment in her education paid off as she married wealthy merchant Jedediah Huntington (1743-1818) from Norwich\, CT. \nIn this virtual talk\, Maggie Meahl will explore Faith’s education\, including her exceptional needlework\, marriage\, and early death\, and analyze it in the context of the Revolutionary War era merchant class. Please note that depression and suicide will be discussed in this presentation. \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. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nAbout the Speaker:  Maggie Meahl is an independent researcher with an MAT in History from Salem State University. She has been published in numerous magazines and journals. She is currently writing a book on the rise and fall of the Huntington merchant family of Norwich\, CT. Maggie’s article on Norwich\, CT as a military supply depot during 1776 is scheduled to be published in the Connecticut History Review’s “1776 in Connecticut” edition. \nImage: Overmantel\, made by Faith Trumbull\, 1761\, Embroidery\, 1925.1.3\, Connecticut Museum collection
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-faith-trumbull-huntington/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Family Movie Night: Tangled
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special showing of Tangled and tag along with Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder on their quest to see the magic floating lights – and enjoy the many adventures they experience along the way! Then\, using inspiration from the movie\, create your very own fairytales at home with a special goody bag! Use paper dolls as characters\, cut-outs of clothing from the Museum’s collection as costumes\, and images of different places from around the state as the setting for your fantastical adventures. \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 5:30pm\, and the movie begins at 6:00pm. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged. 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. \nThanks to CREC Museum Academy for their generous support of Family Movie Nights.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/tangled/
CATEGORIES:Family Movie Night 2026,Family Programs
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Hidden History: Native Peoples and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Update 1/14: This event is sold out! Thank you for your interest. Please join us in the future for more events and programs at the Museum. \nJoin us for a screening of an excerpt of the new Ken Burns documentary\, The American Revolution\, which examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. \nFollowing the screening\, a panel of Native American historians will explore the formation of the United States and discuss who was entitled to life\, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The panelists will include: \n— Lorén Spears (Narragansett Niantic)\, Executive Director of the Indigenous-led Tomaquag Museum in Rhode Island \n— Nakai Clearwater Northup (Mashantucket Pequot/Narragansett)\, Manager of Public Programs and Outreach at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center \n— Ned Blackhawk (Western Shoshone)\, Professor of History at Yale University and author of The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History\, winner of the 2023 National Book Award for Nonfiction \nThe panel moderator is Diane Orson\, a special correspondent with Connecticut Public and a contributing reporter to National Public Radio.  Diane reported and co-produced the 2024 series Unforgotten: Connecticut’s Hidden History of Slavery which was honored with an Edward R. Murrow award.  Her reporting has been recognized by the Peabody Awards\, Public Media Journalists Association and New England Emmy Awards. Her latest project is called “Still Here.” \nScreening and discussion begins at 6:00 pm.  Join us for reception from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nTickets\n$10 General Admission \n$5 for CT Public members \n$5 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150 \nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nCorporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible\, in part\, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ken-burns-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:America at 250,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story. This is the last scheduled tour of this exhibition\, which closes on January 25! \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-a-connecticut-story-exhibit-tour-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Nation: How One Commodity Transformed the Early United States
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Book Talk! \nCoffee is among the most common goods traded and consumed worldwide\, and so omnipresent its popularity is often taken for granted. But even everyday habits have a history. When and why coffee became part of North American daily life is at the center of the recently published book\, Coffee Nation: How One Commodity Transformed the Early United States\, by Michelle Craig McDonald. \nUsing a wide range of archival\, quantitative\, and material evidence\, Michelle Craig McDonald follows coffee from the slavery-based plantations of the Caribbean and South America\, through the balance sheets of Atlantic world merchants\, into the coffeehouses\, stores\, and homes of colonial North Americans\, and ultimately to the growing import/export businesses of the early nineteenth-century United States that rebranded this exotic good as an American staple. The result is a sweeping history that explores how coffee shaped the lives of enslaved laborers and farmers\, merchants and retailers\, consumers and advertisers. \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. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nAbout the Speaker: Michelle Craig McDonald is the Director of the Library & Museum for the American Philosophical Society\, and her research focuses on trade and consumer behavior in North America and the Caribbean during the 18th and 19th centuries. Her most recent book\, Coffee Nation: How One Commodity Transformed the Early United States\, was published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in May 2025\, based on research supported by the Fulbright Foundation\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, the McNeil Center for Early American Studies\, the Library Company of Philadelphia\, and the Winterthur Library and Museum. In addition to her doctorate from the University of Michigan\, she holds an M.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College\, Annapolis\, and M.A. in Museum Studies from George Washington University\, a B.A. in History from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, and was the Harvard-Newcomen Postdoctoral Fellow in Business History at the Harvard Business School \nTo purchase the book:  Coffee Nation – Penn Press
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/coffee-nation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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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 “Where Are You Going\, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates.  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-108/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T130000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED! Lunch and Learn - A Silent Revolution: The Mysterious Demise of Slavery in Revolutionary Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 1/5/2026: Event Postponed!\nDue to unforeseen circumstance\, this virtual program will be postponed to a later date. Thank you to all our registrants and those interested in attending. Please stay tuned for updates\, and we hope to see you in the future! \nVirtual Presentation! \nSlavery in Connecticut did not end completely until well into the nineteenth century. During the American Revolution\, enslaved people themselves dealt the largest blow to bondage and ushered in the first significant free Black population in Connecticut’s history. \nPlease join us as New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, William Morgan\, discusses his research findings from his recent trip to the Connecticut Museum Waterman Research Center.  He will explore how our collections demonstrate that Black people\, not legislation\, crippled slavery at its peak in the 1770s and 80s by making opportunities of the conflict with Britain. Black people made a silent revolution of their own\, quietly forging spaces of freedom where none had existed before. \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. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nAbout the Speaker William Morgan is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of History at Indiana University\, Bloomington. He is writing a dissertation about the origins and legacy of emancipation and abolition in Revolutionary New England. \nImage: Photo courtesy of William Morgan
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-demise-of-slavery/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T153000
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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/2026-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20241123T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T193957Z
UID:26155-1767450600-1767457800@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/2026-01-03/
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:20260103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20251016T190740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165650Z
UID:27241-1767438000-1767448800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: Sensing History
DESCRIPTION:Can you show someone a sound? Can you “see” objects without using your eyes? Explore how senses work as you try to guess the items in a mystery box using only your sense of touch\, test out different ways sound travels\, and create a sensory portrait! \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\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/sensinghistory/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20251114T171532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T151644Z
UID:27378-1767348000-1767371400@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 sponsored by 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/inspirecenterexpandedhours2025/2026-01-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20251017T153310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T153310Z
UID:27265-1767312000-1767398399@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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. January-February’s theme is “Creating Culture in Connecticut.” Here in CT\, we have many different black communities that celebrate their culture- and they all do it differently. Learn about black communities from Puerto Rico\, Jamaica\, Georgia and more\, that all bring their traditions to our state. 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. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/activitykitsjan2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Activity Kits 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20251114T171532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T151644Z
UID:27377-1767175200-1767191400@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 sponsored by 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/inspirecenterexpandedhours2025/2025-12-31/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20251114T171532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T151643Z
UID:27376-1767088800-1767112200@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 sponsored by 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/inspirecenterexpandedhours2025/2025-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20250717T191456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T125224Z
UID:26837-1766930400-1766937600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Cocoa and Crafts: The Key to Adventure
DESCRIPTION:What adventures can happen within museum walls? How do you unlock those adventures? Join us for a special reading of The Key to Adventure\, the Museum’s newly published children’s book\, and meet the author! Inspired by items from the Museum’s collection\, this book brings Connecticut history to life through the eyes of an adventurous little girl named Prudence. Munch on treats\, sip hot chocolate\, and decorate a special key to take on endless imaginative adventures. \nThis program is included with admission and great for children under 10. 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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/thekeytoadventure/
CATEGORIES:Cocoa and Crafts 2025,Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20250717T191523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T124934Z
UID:26840-1766844000-1766851200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Cocoa and Crafts: Slothee Wants Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Lot of people love coffee! But where does it all come from? Visit the Museum for a reading of Slothee Wants Coffee while sipping hot cocoa (or coffee for the adults!) and munching on treats. Then\, make slothee-themed crafts and explore the exhibit Coffee: A Connecticut Story to learn more about this delicious beverage! \nThis program is included with admission and great for children under 10. 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.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/slotheewantscoffee/
CATEGORIES:Cocoa and Crafts 2025,Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20251114T171532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T151643Z
UID:27373-1766743200-1766766600@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 sponsored by 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/inspirecenterexpandedhours2025/2025-12-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20251114T171532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T151643Z
UID:27372-1766570400-1766586600@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 sponsored by 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/inspirecenterexpandedhours2025/2025-12-24/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20250714T163211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T135716Z
UID:26821-1765720800-1765724400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.
DESCRIPTION:*We’re sorry\, this 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 \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-remembering-g-fox-and-co-4/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20250902T204437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T150414Z
UID:27154-1765634400-1765641600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Islamic Illuminated Art Workshop with Khalida Marefat
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This workshop is sold out. Thank you for your interest! \nDiscover Islamic Illuminated Art\, or Tazhib\, with Afghan artist Khalida Marefat. With Khalida and her brother\, Emran\, you will learn the traditional shapes and basic techniques used in designing shamsas\, the intricate sun medallions that are part of this art form. Khalida will give a demonstration\, show examples of her work\, and provide samples for each participant to paint their own piece. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. All materials will be provided. \nAbout the Artist: Khalida Marefat is an Afghan artist who sought refuge in the United States with her younger brother\, Emran\, following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Khalida is a graduate of the Turquoise Mountain Institute where she studied Islamic Tazhib art\, a form of calligraphic manuscript illumination. Afterward\, she joined the Muftah-e Honar (“The Key of Art”) calligraphy and gilding studio in Kabul producing gilded art pieces. Shortly after\, she opened her own company\, Asman Arts\, and showcased and sold her work throughout Afghanistan and internationally. She arrived in Connecticut in the spring of 2022 with hopes of resuming her business and continuing her tradition. Since her arrival\, she has created new pieces expressing her contemporary story through this traditional medium. \nTICKETS \n$30 General Admission\n$25 Members\nFree for Members 150+\nCost covers all materials. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/tazhibworkshop/
CATEGORIES:Arts Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20250714T163041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T211759Z
UID:26820-1765623600-1765627200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, this 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 \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-remembering-g-fox-and-co-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20250721T185023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T171644Z
UID:26843-1765281600-1765285200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Living on the Edge in New England\, New Netherland\, and New Sweden
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nJoin us for a virtual presentation as Elizabeth Hines\, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, explores imperial entanglement in seventeenth-century North America. \nSettlers in the Dutch colony of New Netherland and the English colony of Connecticut argued repeatedly about the borders between them. They finally settled their territorial boundaries with the Treaty of Hartford in 1650 and sent the treaty to Europe. This talk investigates why\, six years later\, the Netherlands decided to officially ratify the treaty. Elizabeth argues that they did so in order to annex the neighboring Swedish colony of New Sweden. The broader imperial context of the decision to ratify the treaty\, and the history of Dutch investment in the Swedish empire\, shows that we need to study the Dutch\, English\, and Swedish empires together to understand early American history. \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. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nAbout the speaker: Elizabeth Hines is an Axson Johnson Institute for Statecraft and Diplomacy Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University. She received a PhD in history from the University of Chicago in 2024. Her work has been supported by institutions including the New England Regional Fellowship Consortium\, the American Historical Association\, and the Omohundro Institute\, and she has held fellowships at the British Library\, the New Netherland Institute\, and the Huntington Library. \nImage: Dutch map of North America\, Digital Public Library of America.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-living-on-the-edge-new-netherlands/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES: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:20251208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20251024T180824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T200638Z
UID:27269-1765188000-1765195200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Member Event: Holiday Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Member exclusive! \nStep away from the holiday hustle and join us at the Museum for a relaxing morning of coffee\, tea\, and brunch. View holiday-inspired highlights from the collection and meet fellow history and culture connoisseurs. This event is exclusive to Connecticut Museum Members\, longstanding or brand new! Thank you for your support in this milestone 200th year. \nGet free tickets through the button below. \nget tickets\nQuestions about this event or your Membership status? Contact Christine Daniels at 969-6089 x 104 or cdaniels@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/member-event-holiday-brunch/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094736
CREATED:20241223T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191252Z
UID:27113-1765119600-1765121400@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/2025-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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