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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
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T163000
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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/2026-01-03/
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
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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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T100000
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are 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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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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. 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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Activity Kits 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T143000
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CREATED:20251114T171532Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are 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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
CREATED:20251114T171532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T151643Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Expanded Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Look closely at objects from the Connecticut Museum collection\, get inspired\, and work together to create something new. The Inspire Center is included with the cost of museum admission. \nAlthough this space is usually only open on the weekends\, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break! These expanded hours are 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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T140000
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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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cocoa and Crafts 2025,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T140000
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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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cocoa and Crafts 2025,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
CREATED:20250714T163211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T135716Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
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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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Arts Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T200638Z
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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
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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/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
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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! December’s challenge is to create a one-of-a-kind doll! \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/inspirecenterdecember2025/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T163000
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session\,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! \nNew players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in\, please get in touch with jam organizer\, Joe Lavariere\, at joesondra@juno.com.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/french-canadian-jam/2025-12-06/
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:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T150942Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Museum for a day of wintry fun! Families will make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year\, decorate cards for loved ones\, and create a one-of-a-kind window decoration inspired by some of Connecticut’s iconic wintry window displays. \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\, a Division of Beacon Bank & Trust\nfor their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/winterwonderland/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
CREATED:20250820T192224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T194030Z
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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! December’s challenge is to create a one-of-a-kind doll! \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/inspirecenterdecember2025/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
CREATED:20250728T155725Z
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SUMMARY:The Past and Future of the American Diner
DESCRIPTION:As we get ready to say goodbye to our special exhibition Coffee: A Connecticut Story\, we invite you to a talk by food historian Sarah Lohman to uncover the origins — and uncertain future — of that most American of eateries\, the diner. \nFrom the painting NightHawks to the sitcom Seinfeld\, diners are an intrinsic part of American pop culture. And it’s likely you have a diner that’s special to you: whether it’s a 24-hour spot where you drank coffee and smoked cigarettes as a teen\, or a corner diner where you stopped for breakfast at the end of long night shift. But where did these chrome and neon\, 24-hour establishments originate? We’re going to trace diner dining from the “Nite Owl” wagons to “Have a Nice Day” take out cups – and talk about how diner culture might disappear. \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 Speaker: Sarah Lohman is a culinary historian and the author of the bestselling books Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods and 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. Endangered Eating was a New York Times Editors’ Choice\, and was named one of the Best Books of 2023 by Amazon’s Editors\, Food & Wine\, and Adam Gopnik on the Milk Street podcast. It was a finalist for the Nach Waxman Prize for Food & Drink Scholarship and winner of the Ohioana Library Book Prize for Nonfiction. Lohman’s 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. She is a columnist for Gastro Obscura and writes about rare foods. \nImage: The iconic blue and white to-go coffee cup was designed and made in Connecticut! Employed by the Sherri Cup Company located in Berlin\, CT\, Czechoslovakian immigrant Leslie Buck created the design in 1963 to appeal to Greek-American coffee vendors. The Connecticut factory manufactured hundreds of millions of these cups\, which have become a New York City icon. Today these cups are manufactured by the Solo Cup Company in New York. CMCH collection 2024.72.0a-b. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/the-past-and-future-of-the-american-diner/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T140000
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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 “My Pain Is Worse Than Your Pain\,” by TC Boyle. 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-107/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, this event is sold out! We’re offering the same tour on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.  \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-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, this event is sold out! We’re offering the same tour on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.  \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/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Slavery\, Sin\, and Capital Punishment in Eighteenth-Century Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nIn the early modern British Atlantic\, jurists\, members of the clergy\, and ordinary people shaped ideas about criminal culpability. In colonial New England\, communities debated whether offenders bore the bulk of responsibility for their misdeeds or if society shared some of the blame based on the covenant established by Mosaic law. In this virtual talk\, Arrannè Rispoli\, New England Research Fellowship Consortium grantee\, will consider how questions surrounding culpability were further complicated when enslaved Africans were the alleged actors in question. Arrannè will analyze how Anglo-Americans wrestled with the contradiction that people held in bondage could be both categorically unfree and willful agents whose conscious actions necessitated their corporal punishment. \nUsing Connecticut as a case study\, Arrannè analyzes how criminal courts in the region both drew inspiration from and contributed to broader trans-Atlantic discourses of mens rea\, or the precursor to today’s criminal culpability. He argues that mens rea provided the legal mechanism that enabled the prosecution of enslaved Africans for capital offenses without undermining the logic that undergirded forced servitude\, thus allowing colonial actors to justify the institution of slavery as an instrument of control for enslaved populations whom they came to believe were more likely than the general population to commit felonies like murder\, rape\, and arson. \nArrannè will discuss how this framework colonial courts used to determine criminal culpability helped cultivate a predictive model of criminality that constructed the archetype of Black criminality in the colonial imagination\, the antecedent to the racialized depictions of crime so pervasive in today’s media landscape. \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 TICKETS\nAbout the speaker:  Arrannè Rispoli is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of History at UCLA\, where he is writing his dissertation titled “The Justice of Malicious Intent: Capital Punishment and The Origins of Black Criminality in Early New England.” His work has been supported by the Omohundro Institute\, the Rhode Island Historical Society\, the Folger Shakespeare Library\, the Massachusetts Historical Society\, and four institutions as part of the New England Research Fellowship Consortium\, including the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. \nImage: 1962 illustration of Hannah Occuish\, the youngest person executed in U.S. history and the last woman executed in Connecticut. Joe De Bona for The Hartford Courant\, November 1\, 1964\, p. 231. Via Newspapers.com.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-slavery-sin-and-capital-punishment-in-eighteenth-century-connecticut/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
CREATED:20251020T145914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T194514Z
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SUMMARY:The Key to Adventure Story Time at R. J. Julia Booksellers
DESCRIPTION:Join us offsite at R.J. Julia Independent Booksellers in Middletown\, CT as we share our new children’s book\, The Key to Adventure\, in a story time led by Museum Educators Rebecca Gavin (author) and Mya Concepcion (illustrator)! \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. \nThis program will be at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore in Middletown (413 Main Street). \nPlease visit R.J. Julia online for additional info on their local author series or for questions about the event. Reserve your spot through the R. J. Julia webpage by clicking the button below! \nReserve your spot\n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/key-to-adventure-story-time-at-r-j-julia-booksellers/
LOCATION:Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore\, 413 Main Street\, Middletown\, 06457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Offsite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
CREATED:20250826T194945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T133712Z
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SUMMARY:C-Change Conversations: Building a Better Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Understanding extremes of the changing climate to better protect our community\nPlease join us for a presentation that explores the challenges of climate change and what we can do to mitigate them.  This presentation is hosted by the Connecticut Valley Garden Club. \nThis presentation will feature Kathleen Biggins\, who created C-Change Conversations to help people across the political spectrum understand why they should care about climate change.  Using nonpartisan\, science-based presentations\, she educates audiences throughout the country about how climate change will impact them personally\, why there is urgency to address it\, how to forge consensus for action\, and how to find hope for our future. \nThis presentation is free and open to the public. Check-in begins at 5:00 pm.  The presentation begins at 6:00 pm followed by Q & A.  Light refreshments will be served. \nQuestions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator\, at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nGET FREE TICKETS\n  \nAbout the Speaker: Kathleen Biggins is the president and founder of C-Change Conversations\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting productive\, non-partisan discussions about the science and effects of climate change. The organization–comprised of volunteers who span the political spectrum–sponsors the C-Change Conversations Lecture Series\, which invites business and community leaders in the Princeton\, NJ area to learn about climate change from a wide range of nationally-recognized scientists and business and military leaders. Kathleen also developed the C-Change Primer with input from Climate Central and the Yale Program on  Climate Change Communication. Team members have presented the Primer to more than 19\,000 people in 32 states\, and it is widely hailed as an intelligent\, dispassionate introduction to and illumination of climate change. The Primer has been endorsed by business\, political and social leaders and enthusiastically received by many conservative audiences across the country. \nLearn more about C-Change Conversations HERE. \n  \n                                                                                         
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/c-change/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T103612
CREATED:20250811T211949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T211949Z
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SUMMARY:Vets Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:What is it like to serve your country? \nPlease join us to hear from veterans about their experiences. Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes. 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. \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. For more information\, visit vetstownhall.org. \nThe Vets Town Hall is free to attend\, and snacks will be provided. To RSVP as an audience member\, 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\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call 860-236-5621 ext. 289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/vets-town-hall-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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