Tavern Talks
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesOn Tuesday afternoons this summer, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. Included with museum admission!
On Tuesday afternoons this summer, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. Included with museum admission!
This month's story is "A Knife at the Throat," by Doug Crandell.
Jump into the world of Connecticut cartooning and create your very own comic in this workshop hosted by local artists Jaime Alphonso and March Grabber.
In this beginner‑friendly class, participants will carve a decorative flower design into a wooden panel, exploring the graceful lines, textures, and shapes that make floral carving so timeless.
Join a member of our staff for an interactive, introductory experience in our newest exhibition, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford's North End.
On Tuesday afternoons this summer, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. Included with museum admission!
Join us on selected days this summer and fall for a guided tour of our new exhibition, Rebellious.
Have you considered a roadside marker to recognize your community’s unique folklore? This virtual workshop introduces William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program®, which helps communities nationwide recognize local stories, customs, and traditions passed down through generations.
Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! With themes changing every other month, you can enjoy these kits all year long. September - October's theme is "Nutty Nutmeg State Experiments," an exploration of some of Connecticut's innovative creations - like toothpaste in a tube!
This month's story is "Hitting Budapest," by NoViolet Bulaway.
Combine imagination and history as you create a one-of-a-kind work of art inspired by the Revolutionary War!
What do the songs we sing tell us about cultural memory? What are the songs that have been sung in Connecticut for centuries, and what are the songs that have arrived more recently? In what ways do singing our songs make us rebellious?