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SUMMARY:Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. You can purchase your tickets here. \n$15 per person. $10 for Connecticut Museum general members\, free for NARM-level members. Ticket includes admission to the museum’s galleries. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nImage: CMCH 2016.122.0
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/gfoxbts-1-2023-12-16/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Land and Sea: Modern Indigenous Cuisine in New England
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Museum is pleased to welcome Rachel Beth Sayet\, or Akitusut (She Who Reads)\, for an afternoon lecture and discussion on Saturday\, December 9\, 2023 at 2 PM. In “A Celebration of Land and Sea: Modern Indigenous Cuisine in New England\,” Rachel will delve into the rich traditions and celebrations of Indigenous people in New England and how these customs have continued. Through the seasons of the year\, she will discuss honoring the bounty of the harvests with multiple thanksgivings: Strawberry Thanksgiving\, Green Bean Thanksgiving\, Green Corn Thanksgiving; and will share with us her knowledge about traditional foods and recipes. \nThis program is FREE and open to the public\, and will include an opportunity to sample herbal teas. To register\, click here! \nRachel Beth Sayet is a member of the Mohegan nation. Raised with the spirits of her ancestors\, she grew up learning traditional stories and teachings and participating in tribal events. Rachel has always been passionate about and proud of her Mohegan heritage and identity. \nRachel’s other main passion throughout her life has been food. She grew up cooking with her grandmother and mother. Rachel has a Bachelor of Science in Restaurant Management from Cornell University. During her senior year at Cornell\, Rachel took an American Indian Studies course with Mohawk professor Audra Simpson\, an eye-opening experience that inspired her path to teach about Native culture and history. \nRachel received her master’s degree in anthropology and museum studies from Harvard University in 2012. During that time\, she worked at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology for three years and curated the exhibit\, Digging Veritas: the archaeology and history of the Harvard Indian college and 17th century life. Rachel is currently working for the Five Colleges\, through Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS)\, as the community development fellow. In this role\, she provides guidance and training recommendations to campus advisors\, professors\, and administrators who work with Native students\, while developing programming to serve Native student communities and cultivate NAIS scholars. \nShe is currently working on a book on indigenous foods of New England\, has written at Dawnland Voices about her work: http://dawnlandvoices.org/rachel-sayet-issue-4/\, and appeared recently on CT Public with Wampanoag Chef Sherry Pocknett on Seasoned: https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned/2023-08-17/chefs-sherry-pocknett-and-diasporican-author-illyanna-maisonet-make-james-beard-award-history.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/cuisine/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s story is “Passion” by Alice Munro. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-83/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,online programming
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Slavery’s Hinterlands: Rural New England in the Atlantic World
DESCRIPTION:At the end of the seventeenth century\, ships and sugar streamed between the Caribbean and New England. Though it would be a mistake to suggest that New England was a slave society on par with South Carolina\, Barbados\, or Virginia\, New England’s economy grew larger and more powerful\, not because of slavery’s distance or marginality\, but because of its centrality. This Atlantic slave economy made an imprint across the entire region. Rural New Englanders provided the draft animals and the foodstuffs that Caribbean plantations relied on. They sought out and consumed the rum and sugar those plantations produced. In towns like Lebanon and Groton\, the enslaved faced unique forms of racism and oppression\, which reflect the particularities of New England town life. \nThis virtual presentation by Isaac Lee\, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, will explore this history and explain how rural New England sustained Atlantic slavery. \nThis virtual presentation is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nImage: “Spring on the Salmon River\,” an original painting by Maggie Arnold\, depicting Venture Smith’s homestead on Haddam Neck. The illustration is based on recent archaeological findings\, 2009.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-slaverys-hinterlands/
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: We're Game! Sports and Community
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the opening reception for our new exhibition\, We’re Game! Sports and Community.  \n\nConnecticut is home to many sports that connect people in communities—and in competition. Although these sports may be less familiar\, they have histories of expressing and contributing to our cultural experiences. From A to Z\, their stories show the diversity of athletic traditions\, abilities\, and creativity in the state. \nThis event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 2:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. \nPlease let us know if you will be able to join us by November 29th.  RSVP by clicking here. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \n\n\nPremier Community Partner\n \nSupporting Community Partner\n \n\n                       Interested in sponsorship of exhibitions at the Connecticut Museum? Please contact Jamie O’Brien\, jobrien@connecticutmuseum.org for more information. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/weregame-openingreception/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Snow Days
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Museum for a day of snowy fun! Families will design one-of-a-kind snow globes\, make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year\, and decorate holiday cards to send to loved ones!\n\nThis program is FREE and great for children ages 3 and up. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.\n\nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/snowdays/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T163000
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing monthly\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! December’s challenge is to invent a new way to prepare your favorite food! \n\nThe Inspire Center is open Saturdays and Sundays and is included with Museum admission. For more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterdec/2023-12-02/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T140000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:***We’re sorry\, this tour is sold out! Please check our December calendar for more tours.*** \nJoin us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. You can purchase your tickets here. \n$15 per person. $10 for Connecticut Museum general members\, free for NARM-level members. Ticket includes admission to the museum’s galleries. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nImage: CMCH 2016.122.0
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/gfoxbts-1-2023-11-26/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,G. Fox
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:***We’re sorry\, this tour is sold out! Please check our December calendar for more tours.*** \nJoin us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co.\, ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach\, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online. You can purchase your tickets here. \n$15 per person. $10 for Connecticut Museum general members\, free for NARM-level members.  Ticket includes admission to the museum’s galleries. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nImage: CMCH 2016.122.0
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/gfoxbts-1/2023-11-25/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,G. Fox
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T180000
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SUMMARY:Dolls of Our Lives: Book Talk and Author Signing
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Molly (a patriotic overachiever with a flair for drama)? Felicity (the original horse girl)? Kirsten (a cottagecore fan who seems immune to cholera)\, Samantha (a savior complex in a sailor suit)\, or Josefina (who dealt with grief by befriending a baby goat)? Have you ever wondered how Britney Spears or Michelle Kwan would answer that question? And why do we care so much which girl we are? \nCombining history\, travelogue\, and memoir\, Dolls of Our Lives follows Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney on an unforgettable journey to the past as they delve into the origins of this iconic brand. Continuing the conversations that began on their podcast\, they set out to answer the lingering questions that keep them up at night. What did American Girl inventor Pleasant Rowland hope to say to children with these dolls? Was girl power something that could be ordered from a catalogue\, described by a magazine\, or modeled in the plot lines of books? And how – and why – did this brand shape an entire generation? \nThrough interviews with a legion of devoted doll lovers\, a field trip to Colonial Williamsburg\, a place that inspired Pleasant to create American Girl\, and an exploration of their own (complicated) fandom\, this is a deep dive into one of the 90s most coveted products – the American Girl doll. \nThe book can be purchased at the event\, courtesy of River Bend Bookshop. And check out Mary and Allison’s podcast\, Dolls of Our Lives! \n$10 Adults\, $8 Seniors. Half price for Connecticut Museum general members\, free for NARM-level members. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/dolls-of-our-lives/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Darned\, Patched\, and Mended: Repairing Textiles in 18th Century America
DESCRIPTION:All things will one day break. In early America\, this rule also held true\, as material items regularly and repeatedly broke\, and required repair work for continued use and preservation. Textiles—perhaps the most ubiquitous\, valuable\, and fragile materials in early America—are no exception. But what can a darned stocking\, a patched pair of breeches\, or a mended foresail tell us about early America\, and why are textile repair practices worthy of notice? \nIn this virtual presentation\, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium (NERFC) Fellow Emily Whitted will utilize examples from her research in the museum and archival collections at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History to investigate the history of textile repair in early America. By locating textile repair inside early American homes and workshops\, on the decks of ships\, and inside military camps\, she will explore mending as both a labor practice and a historical model for caring deeply\, whether through economic necessity or sentiment\, for the things around us. \nThis virtual presentation is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \n\nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nImage: Darned crewelwork fragment\, New England\, 1760. Wool on linen. Emily Whitted’s private collection.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-darned-patched-and-mended/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T143000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Connecticut's Bookshelf
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition\, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books\, copyright law\, Noah Webster\, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative\, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription\, and inspired children’s sections in libraries nationwide. From the 1700s to today\, Connecticut has been compiling its bookshelf\, one sermon\, ledger\, map\, schoolbook\, law\, psalm\, newspaper\, and book at a time. Connecticut’s Bookshelf explores how these documents were made\, shared\, and received\, and asks you to consider: What belongs on the shelf? And who gets to decide? \nTours 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 Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ctbookshelf-tour/2023-11-12/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tour,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Vets Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Museum is pleased to invite all community members to a Vets Town Hall. Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is non-political\, and all perspectives are valued. There will be no question-and-answer period or debate on American foreign policy. Attendees will simply listen and learn about what it was like to serve in the wars that this nation has chosen to fight. \nThe Vets Town Hall is free to attend\, and snacks will be provided. To rsvp as an observer\, click here. \nIf you are a veteran who would like to speak at the event\, click here to fill out a brief web form. You can learn more about the guidelines for speakers here\, at the Vets Town Hall website. Time permitting\, veterans are also welcome to sign up to speak during the event itself. \nQuestions may be directed to Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 ext. 289. \nVets Town Halls were originated by author Sebastian Junger (War\, Tribe) with the aim of increasing communication and understanding between veterans and civilians in their communities. The first event of this kind took place in Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, in 2015\, and was led by U.S. Representative Seth Moulton\, a Marine combat veteran.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/vets-town-hall/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Busy Day at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Jump into the world of Richard Scarry’s Busy Town! Learn about the Connecticut author and illustrator who created this iconic make-believe world for children’s books\, pose in a photo booth with cut outs of some of the characters\, play games\, and design your own vehicle inspired by the whacky\, one-of-a-kind vehicles driven by the citizens of Busytown!\n\nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.\n\nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/busyday/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20231031T144846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T144904Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - New Theme!
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing monthly\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! November’s challenge is to invent a new way to do a magic trick! \n\nThe Inspire Center is open Saturdays and Sundays and is included with Museum admission. For more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenternov/2023-11-04/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230801T181626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T181626Z
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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 Door” by E.B. White. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/sascl-82/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230816T151913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T175741Z
UID:24904-1698487200-1698512400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Día de Muertos Community Celebration / Celebración Comunitaria del Día de Muertos
DESCRIPTION:The Dia de Muertos /Day of the Dead Community Celebration is an annual event at the Connecticut Museum! To learn more about the 2023 celebration and how to get involved\, please visit this page: https://connecticutmuseum.org/diademuertos \nLa Celebración Comunitaria del Día de Muertos es un evento anual en el Museo de cultura e historia de Connecticut! Para aprender más sobre la celebración de 2023 y cómo participar\, visite esta página: https://connecticutmuseum.org/diademuertos
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/diademuertos2023/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Events,Food Truck,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230801T162823Z
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SUMMARY:Endangered Eating and the Hunt for Rare Apples: Book Talk\, Author Signing\, and Cider Tasting!
DESCRIPTION:Apples have been called the country’s “most endangered food.” Currently\, 86% of apple varieties grown in the US have vanished\, and four out of five are on the brink of extinction. \nBut thanks to the hard cider revival\, rare apples are being saved. In this talk\, food historian Sarah Lohman will give an overview of her new book\, Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods\, with a focus on the history of apples and hard cider in New Jersey and the stories of three apples reclaimed from the brink of extinction. \nBefore and after the talk\, you can sample locally-made craft hard ciders\, courtesy of New England Cider Company and Long View Ciderhouse! \nThe book can be purchased at the event\, courtesy of River Bend Bookshop. \n$10 Adults\, $8 Seniors. Half price for Connecticut Museum general members and free for our NARM-level members. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAbout the Author \nSarah Lohman is a culinary historian and the author of the bestselling book Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine. She focuses on the history of food as a way to access the stories of diverse Americans. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal\, The New York Times\, and NPR. Lohman has lectured across the country\, from the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington\, DC to The Culinary Historians of Southern California. Lohman is currently based out of Las Vegas\, Nevada. \nHer current book project\, Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods was released with W.W. Norton & Co. on October 24\, 2023.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/endangered-eating/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230803T190559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T190559Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Hannah Watson and Women Printers in Early America
DESCRIPTION:Women printers were never the majority within the early American print industry\, but their work could prove to be the critical component in keeping print businesses and newspapers alive. Such was the case of Hannah Bunce Watson\, widow of Connecticut Courant printer Ebenezer Watson\, whose determination and grit in the face of adversity laid the foundation for the paper to stay alive into the twenty-first century. \nJoin us as New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, C.C. Borzilleri\, addresses how printers like Hannah Watson engaged with their local communities\, including colonial and early state governments\, to build trusting relationships and sustain their businesses. \nThis virtual presentation is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-women-printers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Learning,online programming
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230825T150006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T150006Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive\, hands-on educational experience designed for children of all ages! Workshops are offered throughout the day for different age groups. Each workshop includes a list of additional resources to encourage further at-home exploration of the workshop themes. Please visit the Homeschool Day webpage for more information about workshops\, pricing\, and registration. \nQuestions? Please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/homeschoolday/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230717T184754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T132810Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Connecticut's Bookshelf
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the opening reception for the exhibition\, Connecticut’s Bookshelf.  \nConnecticut is the birthplace of comic books\, copyright law\, Noah Webster\, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative\, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription\, and inspired children’s sections in libraries nationwide. From the 1700s to today\, Connecticut has been compiling its bookshelf\, one sermon\, ledger\, map\, schoolbook\, law\, psalm\, newspaper\, and book at a time. Connecticut’s Bookshelf explores how these documents were made\, shared\, and received\, and asks you to consider: What belongs on the shelf? And who gets to decide? \nThis event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 6:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.  \nPlease let us know if you will be able to join us by October 10th.  RSVP by clicking here. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \n\nPremier Community Partner\n \nSupporting Community Partner\n \nSupporting Sponsors\n \nAnonymous donor
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/books-openingreception/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230803T190004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T190004Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Senator George P. McLean helped establish lasting legal protections for birds\, overseeing passage of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act\, landmark environmental protection legislation that is still in effect today. \nPlease join us for a virtual presentation by Will McLean Greeley\, Senator McLean’s great-great nephew. Greeley’s new biography of Senator George P. McLean\, A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean\, Birdman of the Senate puts McLean’s victory for birds in the context of his distinguished forty-five-year career marked by many acts of reform during a time of widespread corruption and political instability. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \nTo purchase a copy of A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean\, Birdman of the Senate by Will McLean Greeley click here. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-a-connecticut-yankee/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Learning,online programming
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230803T190140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T190140Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Pastime of the Americas
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Museum! Families will explore the traveling Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service’s bilingual (English and Spanish) exhibition ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues to learn more about the experiences of Latinos and Latinas in baseball throughout history and today. Then\, they will design a unique team logo\, pretend to be a sportscaster\, and more!\n\nThis program is FREE and great for children ages 5 and up. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.\n\nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/pastimeoftheamericas/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230801T163005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T163005Z
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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 “Herman Wouk Is Still Alive\,” by Stephen King. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-81/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230818T154729Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Mouth to Mouth - The Tooth Trade in Washington’s World
DESCRIPTION:In 1807\, dentist John Greenwood imported 4\,300 human teeth for 432 pieces of silver from a French Surgeon dentist. Greenwood constantly sought teeth to fill the increasing demand for dentures\, bridges\, and live tooth transplants\, including crafting several sets of dentures for George Washington. Greenwood was not alone in this need as eighteenth and early nineteenth-century dentists frequently advertised to purchase human teeth\, including Connecticut-based dentist Richard Skinner. Throughout the eighteenth century\, the discourses around teeth dramatically shifted as new systems of meanings developed as white\, straight\, and complete teeth became associated with virtue and American republicanism. \nIn this virtual presentation\, Lucy Smith\, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, will examine how this ideological shift fueled a tooth trade that traces the movement of early dentists throughout Connecticut\, across the ocean\, and at the intimate level of teeth moving from one mouth to another. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \nQuestions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-mouth-to-mouth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Busa":MAILTO:Jennifer_Busa@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230712T190322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T190322Z
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SUMMARY:Date Night: The Roaring '20s
DESCRIPTION:One hundred years ago\, the U.S. was in the throes of Prohibition — but we know that didn’t stop people from imbibing. Bring your bestie or sweetie to the museum to get a taste of the Roaring ’20s. You’ll get a special behind-the-scenes tour of the museum featuring clothes and pastimes from the 1920s. Then enjoy a Prohibition-era cocktail crafted by a mixologist from The Wise Old Dog. \nTickets are $15 per person. Click here to purchase. Space is limited\, and preregistration is strongly recommended. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-20s/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230502T191137Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series: Debra Cowan & Cate Clifford\, Songs That Touch the Past
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor concert featuring music from Debra Cowan and Cate Clifford as they present Songs that Touch the Past! \nAs always\, we are open at 5pm to enjoy the museum and vendors. Music will run from 6pm-7:30pm. \nAbout the Artists \n“Stunning” is the word often used to describe Debra Cowan’s vocals. She performs unaccompanied or with guitar\, interpreting a wide range of traditional and contemporary songs. She is a full-time performer who bridges the old and new with a refreshing stage presence and has released six recordings\, all having earned praise on both sides of the Atlantic. She tours in the United Kingdom and in North America and can often be seen on stage with her good friend\, singer and musician John Roberts. Debra is a proud member of American Federation of Musicians Local 1000 and endorses Harvey Leach guitars. \nCate Clifford is a typically unaccompanied singer based in Rhode Island whose voice has raised rafters and cracked hearts in homes\, venues\, recording studios\, and festivals throughout the country. With powerful vocals\, sensitive harmonies\, and engaging context gleaned from intensive apprenticeship in the singing traditions that move her most\, Cate creates a vivid and accessible pathway to the songs she offers\, the people and stories behind them\, and the profound\, timeless delight of sharing both.  She maintains that no set is immune to a dash of Sondheim or a sprinkle of Shakespeare. \nWe are pleased to welcome Debra and Cate to the summer concert series as alumni of the 2020-2021 Southern New England Apprenticeship Program! In Songs that Touch the Past\, they’ll be sharing some great traditional story songs along with favorites from their repertoires. There will also be songs for audiences to join in\, so come ready to sing along! \nThe concert series is generously supported by the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund\, Bank of America N.A.\, Trustee\, the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation\, the CT Cultural Fund\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, and the CT Office of the Arts/DECD. \nLearn more about our summer concert series here.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/cowanclifford/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHAP,Concert,Food Truck,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230707T192812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T132616Z
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:This month’s story is “Flight\,” by Doris Lessing. You can find the story here: Lessing – FLIGHT. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-80/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230504T135512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T135512Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Fall Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for fall? Families will look closely at historic images of autumn in Connecticut\, make pumpkin decor\, and play various fall-themed games\, including pumpkin ring toss! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages! This is a drop-in program – no need to pre-register! Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org. \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank!
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familyprogramfall/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230811
CREATED:20230504T134355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T134355Z
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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 CMCH collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. With objects and themes changing monthly\, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! September’s challenge is to invent a new toy! \n\nThe Inspire Center is open Saturdays and Sundays and is included with Museum admission. For more information about this space\, please visit the Inspire Center webpage. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/inspirecenterseptember/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Inspire Center
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