Family Program: Backyard Barbecues
2023-07-01 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Get ready for summer barbecues! Families will decorate their own chef hats to wear, and decorate a cookbook filled with refreshing, summery recipes from the CMCH collection. Due to the holiday weekend, this will be a modified Free First Saturday program with the option to complete the activities at the museum or take it home.
This activity is FREE and great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in activity – 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.
This program is made possible with the generous support of Berkshire Bank!

Short Attention Span Literary Club
2023-07-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Once per month, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required!
This month, we discuss “Bullet in the Brain,” by Tobias Wolfe. You can find the story here.
The club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link.
We’re offering this program for free, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming, or learn about the benefits of museum membership, click here!
Questions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org, or call (860) 236-5621 x289.

Family Adventure Days: Hats off Connecticut!
2023-07-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Did you know that Connecticut was once home to the “Hat City of the World”? By the 1850s hatting was the biggest industry in Danbury, CT! Families will go on a scavenger hunt through the museum, make hats using a variety of materials, and learn how hats throughout history can tell us about the style, interests, and jobs of people in Connecticut.
This program is included with the cost of Museum admission and is great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. For more information, please contact Katerina Mazzacane, Youth and Family Programs Manager, at 860-236-5621 x222, or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org.

Lunch and Learn: The Southern New England Apprenticeship Program
2023-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The Southern New England Apprenticeship Program in traditional arts, or SNEAP, supports traditional artists and culture bearers as they pass on their knowledge to apprentices within their communities, which helps sustain important heritage practices.
SNEAP has recently wrapped up their 25th cohort and applications are open for the 2023-2024 apprenticeship year! In this virtual talk, join program manager, Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey, and SNEAP alumni as they discuss the program and the importance of sustaining traditional arts. Potential applicants are encouraged to join the conversation to ask questions about the program and the application process.
Click here to register for this program. You’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Busa at jennifer_busa@chs.org
or or (860) 236-5621 x282

Traditions without Borders
2023-07-08 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
Join us for the first public viewing of the short film, Traditions without Borders/Tradiciones sin Fronteras. This mini-documentary, directed by Boceto Media’s Maricarmen Cajahuaringa, showcases the cultural traditions surrounding The Lord of Miracles (el Señor de Milagros) in Hartford, which draws thousands of participants annually.
Over 30,000 Peruvians live in Connecticut, and this faith tradition is deeply rooted in the Peruvian community. In Hartford, the Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles (HESMIPERU), a religious fraternity organized locally in 1968, holds a mass and solemn procession through the streets around Our Lady of Sorrows Church, carrying its revered statue of the Lord of Miracles. The group and its women’s auxiliary organize festivities surrounding the ritual including food, dance, and music. Together, they provide insight into the vitality and importance of this cultural tradition.
Following the documentary will be a panel discussion about the film, featuring:

Maricarmen Cajahuaringa, Director and Founder of Boceto Media
Margarita Cortavarria, Producer and Host of Así es Mi Perú on Mega 101.7 FM
Elvis Tuesta, Consul General of Peru in Hartford
Milagros Acosta, Staff Member, Connecticut House of Representatives; Peruvian Citizen of the Year 2022
Werner Oyanadel, Latino and Puerto Rican Policy Director, Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity
Geraldo Reyes, State Representative for Waterbury, Deputy Speaker of the House

Click here to register! Registration is encouraged but not required.
Tradiciones sin Fronteras
8 de julio @1:00pm – 2:30pm
Únase a nosotros para el estreno público del cortometraje Traditions without Borders/Tradiciones sin Fronteras. Este mini-documental, dirigido por Maricarmen Cajahuaringa de Boceto Media, expone las tradiciones culturales relacionadas con el Señor de los Milagros en Hartford, que atrae a miles de personas cada año.
Más de 30.000 peruanos viven en Connecticut y esta tradición religiosa está muy arraigado en la comunidad peruana. En Hartford, la Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros (HESMIPERU), una hermandad organizada localmente en el 1968, hace una misa y saca en solemne procesión la estatua del venerado Señor de los Milagros por las calles cerca de la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores. La cofradía y las mujeres cofrades organizan festividades para esta ceremonia incluyendo comidas, bailes y música. Juntos nos ofrecen una vista a la vitalidad e importancia de esta tradición cultural.
Después del documental habrá una mesa redonda sobre la película compuesta por:

Maricarmen Cajahuaringa, Directora, Periodista y Fundadora de Boceto Media
Margarita Cortavarria, Productora y Locutora de Así es Mi Perú por la Mega 101.7 FM
Elvis Tuesta, Consulado General del Perú en Hartford
Milagros Acosta, Personal de la Cámara de Representantes de Connecticut; Ciudadano Peruano del Año 2022
Werner Oyanadel, Director de Política Latino y Puertorriqueño, La Comisión de Mujeres, Niños, Ancianos, y Equidad de Oportunidades
Geraldo Reyes, Representante Estatal por Waterbury, Vicepresidente de la Cámara de Representantes

Pulse clic aquí para registrarse! Se recomienda el registro, pero no es obligatorio.
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Family Adventure Days: Learning the Landscape
2023-07-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | CT
How did people long ago use Connecticut’s landscape and all of its natural resources to provide food, water, clothing, shelter, and transportation? Families will look closely at objects made from natural resources, play games, “paddle” in a dugout canoe, and more!
This program is included with the cost of Museum admission and is great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. For more information, please contact Katerina Mazzacane, Youth and Family Programs Manager, at 860-236-5621 x222, or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org.

Summer Concert Series: The Undaunted Professor Harp
2023-07-13 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
Join us for an outdoor concert featuring music from The Undaunted Professor Harp!
About the Artist
Hugh Holmes, Jr., is a New England-born specialist in Texas-style blues, alternating between harmonica and fervent vocals. He developed his playing style alongside many great blues artists. R&B icon Solomon Burke called him “Professor Harmonica Holmes” and blues legend Muddy Waters dubbed him “The Professional of the Harp.” Accepting both names, he became Professor Harp.
Professor Harp exemplifies dynamism within the blues tradition. He can be found performing throughout New England with his backup of guitar, bass, and drums. His music and life reflect his dedication to his craft and his heritage, and he defines “roots music” as not just limited to the past, but fully engaged in the present, and the songs are a vehicle for calling attention to injustice.
To learn more about Professor Harp, visit: https://www.professorharp.com/
The 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.
Learn more about our summer concert series here.
Image courtesy Jimdad Kenney.

Family Adventure Days: Dressing up the Past
2023-07-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Have you ever wondered how clothes were made long ago? Families will practice the many skills needed to make clothing, including “sewing,” carding wool, and using drop spindles to make yarn and learn all about looms with members of the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center. Then, they will dress up paper dolls in clothing they design using inspiration from items in the Museum’s collection.
This program is included with the cost of Museum admission and is great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. For more information, please contact Katerina Mazzacane, Youth and Family Programs Manager, at 860-236-5621 x222, or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org.

Family Adventure Days: Inside an Artist's Toolbox
2023-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | CT
What tools do artists need to create their works of art? Families will look closely at artist’s tools from the Museum’s collection and then use a variety of household materials to create their very own artist tools and works of art!
This program is included with the cost of Museum admission and is great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. For more information, please contact Katerina Mazzacane, Youth and Family Programs Manager, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org.

CANCELLED - Family Night: Play the Bicycle Game!
2023-07-27 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, 06105
This event has been cancelled.
Family game night is about to get lit! We invite families to come on down to the museum for an evening of friendly competition. You’ll pit your crew against other families to see who can rack up the highest scores in our interactive, games-based exhibition The Bicycle Game, with some pizza and sweet treats to keep yourself fueled. Did we mention prizes for the highest scores?
Best for ages 8 and up. Perfect for grandparents, aunties, uncles, and cousins too!
$10 for each Adult, $6 for Youths ages 6-17; free for kids 5 and under. CMCH members get half off all fees! Admission includes snacks and beverages.
If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Belanger, Adult Programs Manager, at natalie_belanger@chs.org or (860) 236-5621 x289

Short Attention Span Literary Club
2023-08-02 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
This month’s story is “Faith,” by Sayaka Murata. You can find the story here.
The club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link.
We’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!
Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Adult Programs Manager, at natalie_belanger@chs.org.

Inspire Center - New Theme!
2023-08-05 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | CT
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! August’s challenge is to make a travel version of something you wish you could bring on vacation! Can you make it small enough to fit in a suitcase?

The 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.

Family Program: Drawing Straws
2023-08-05 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CT
What can you make with straw? From ornaments to nature-themed silhouettes, straw can do it all! Families will look closely at straw-based artwork by local artist Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey, and then learn how to make their very own creation to take home.
This program is FREE and great for children ages 5 and up. 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.
This program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank!

Summer Concert Series: Sandeep Das presents Taal Mudra
2023-08-10 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
Join us as Sandeep Das presents Taal Mudra: A Confluence of Indian Music and Rhythm.
Because this performance is rooted in cultural and religious practices, we will be marking off an area of our lawn for attendees to observe customs of respect to our performers.
Picnic activities, vendors, and lawn games will continue as usual outside of this marked area.
As always, we are open at 5pm to enjoy the museum and vendors! Music will begin at 6pm.
About the Artist
Join us for an unforgettable evening of spontaneous improvisations, dazzling rhythm, and mesmerizing dance!
Curated by Grammy-winning Tabla maestro Sandeep Das, this special program will take the audience on an exciting journey through the world of North Indian Classical Music and Kathak dance. From ancient compositions to enchanting displays of virtuosic drumming and footwork, it’s sure to be a night to remember!
About Sandeep Das (Curator):
A Grammy winning-musician, Guggenheim Fellow, and groundbreaking composer of new works, Sandeep Das carries forward a 4,000 year-old legacy of traditional Indian music that has been passed down from Guru (teacher) to Shishya (student) for generations. Das has been described as a “creator of myths with Houdini-like skills” (The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia) and has collaborated with top musicians and ensembles from across the globe such as Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, with whom he has performed for the past 21 years, as well as Paquito D’Rivera, Bobby McFarin, and iconic orchestras like the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and Chicago Symphony, among others.
Passionate about sharing his knowledge with the next generation, he founded Das Music School in 2015, which provides Indian Classical Music instruction to students worldwide. This concert showcases a few of Das’ local student apprentices, offering a unique glimpse into the “Guru-Shishya Parampara,” where some of the most impactful learning for up-and-coming artists happens live on stage during a performance.
About the Performers:

Bailey O’Donnell is an apprentice of maestro Sandeep Dance and a Tabla player, percussionist, and composer. A classically-trained musician, her experiences at the intersection of two diverse rhythmic traditions give her a unique perspective and ability to facilitate exchanges between Western Classical and Indian Classical Music. Bailey has had the honor of performing with her Guru at the Chan Centre in Vancouver, Canada and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and has also performed with various ensembles at venues like the Chicago Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall, and TivoliVredenburg in the Netherlands. We are pleased to have supported Bailey’s apprenticeship with Mr. Das during the 25th year of our Southern New England Apprenticeship Program.
Shonool Malik is a North Indian Kathak dancer. She is a student of maestro Sandeep Das and Sangita Chatterjee, and her initial dance training was under Gretchen Hayden. Shonool has presented many dance masterclasses for children through various organizations, and also has over a decade of experience in higher education administration.
Sriram Akella is a promising young Tabla player who has been learning from maestro Sandeep Das since he was just 6 years old. He currently attends Stoughton High School and recently performed with his Guru at the Newton Cultural Council’s annual Linda Platt Newton Festival of the Arts.
The 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.
Learn more about our summer concert series here.

Opening Reception: ¡Pleibol!
2023-08-12 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
Please join us for the in-person opening reception for the exhibition, ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas. Explore this traveling exhibition by the Smithsonian Institute and view a selection of items from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection. To help celebrate baseball, we will have some fun family activities on the lawn. Come toss a ball or try your hand at stick ball!
Baseball is the national pastime. But it’s also an American export, one with a tradition that’s constantly evolving. ¡Pleibol! shares the experiences of Latinas and Latinos whose love for the game and incredible talent have changed baseball and transformed American culture forever.
Throughout the last century, Latinas and Latinos have used baseball to chase their dreams, challenge prejudice, and build communities. Whether in the barrios or the big leagues, in rural backyards or barn-storming travel teams, they left a mark on how we see, hear, and play the game.
This event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 2:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Please let us know if you will be able to join us by August 7.  RSVP by clicking here.  Questions? Contact Jen Busa, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator, at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.
Organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Museum of American History.
This exhibition received generous support from the Cordoba Corporation and Linda Alvarado, and federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
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Tavern Talks
2023-08-13 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
The dozens of tavern signs in our Auditorium once hung over busy public spaces where Connecticans ate, drank, slept, argued, celebrated, gambled, danced, and courted. On select Sundays at 2:00 pm, drop in for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. You’ll learn how to decode the symbolism on some of our most inscrutable signs, and about why so few of these once-ubiquitous items have survived until today.
This gallery talk is included in regular museum admission. There’s no need to pre-register!
Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Adult Programs Manager, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.

We Belong: Community Celebration
2023-08-24 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
Over the last three months, the remarkable young people in the We Belong: Youth Leadership and Community Cultures of Care project have worked together and with their families to explore, document, and create. At this gathering, we will celebrate their hard work and hear their stories.
Registration isn’t required, but you can let us know you plan to attend by clicking here.
Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.

Inspire Center - New Theme!
2023-09-02 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | CT
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!

The 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.

Family Program: Fall Harvest
2023-09-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CT
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!
This 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.
This program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank!

Short Attention Span Literary Club
2023-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
This month’s story is “Flight,” by Doris Lessing. You can find the story here: Lessing – FLIGHT.
The club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link.
We’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!
Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Adult Programs Manager, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.

Summer Concert Series: Debra Cowan & Cate Clifford, Songs That Touch the Past
2023-09-14 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
Join us for an outdoor concert featuring music from Debra Cowan and Cate Clifford as they present Songs that Touch the Past!
As always, we are open at 5pm to enjoy the museum and vendors. Music will run from 6pm-7:30pm.
About the Artists
“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.
Cate 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.
We 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!
The 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.
Learn more about our summer concert series here.

Date Night: The Roaring '20s
2023-09-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
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.
Tickets are $15 per person. Click here to purchase. Space is limited, and preregistration is strongly recommended.
Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Adult Programs Manager, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.

Lunch and Learn: Mouth to Mouth - The Tooth Trade in Washington’s World
2023-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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.
In 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.
This virtual event is free and open to the public. Click here to register.
Questions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.

Short Attention Span Literary Club
2023-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
Once per month, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required!
This month’s story is “Herman Wouk Is Still Alive,” by Stephen King. You can find the story here.
The club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link.
We’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!
Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Adult Programs Manager, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.

Family Program: Pastime of the Americas
2023-10-07 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CT
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!

This 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.

This program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank

Lunch and Learn: A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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.
Please 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.
This virtual event is free and open to the public. Click here to register.
To purchase a copy of A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate by Will McLean Greeley click here.
Questions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.

Opening Reception: Connecticut's Bookshelf
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
Please join us for the opening reception for the 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?
This event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 6:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Please 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.

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Homeschool Day
2023-10-16 09:45 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | CT
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.
Questions? Please contact Katerina Mazzacane, Youth and Family Programs Manager, at 860-236-5621 x222, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org.

Lunch and Learn: Hannah Watson and Women Printers in Early America
2023-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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.
Join 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.
This virtual presentation is free and open to the public. Click here to register.
Questions? Contact Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator, Jen Busa via email at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.

Endangered Eating and the Hunt for Rare Apples: Book Talk, Author Signing, and Cider Tasting!
2023-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
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.
But 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.
Before and after the talk, you can sample locally-made craft hard ciders, courtesy of New England Cider Company and Long View Ciderhouse!
The book can be purchased at the event, courtesy of River Bend Bookshop.
$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.
Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Adult Programs Manager, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
About the Author
Sarah 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.
Her current book project, Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods was released with W.W. Norton & Co. on October 24, 2023.
