Join us for a virtual presentation as Professor Kete and Professor Petrino introduce us to Lydia Sigourney’s central role as an American poet, educator, and rights activist and to the Lydia Sigourney Digital Archive Project.
Join us on November 19 for a panel discussion about how and why thousands of Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe made the North End of Hartford their home in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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.
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.
Join us for a virtual presentation as Yusuf Mansoor explores Native American attitudes towards the American Revolution using written material from the Connecticut Museum’s American Revolution collection.
This month's story is "You're Ugly Too" by Lorrie Moore.
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. December’s and January's challenge is to design a new style of pinback button.
From hibernating to exploring, Connecticut animals experience winter in many ways! Through crafts and hands-on activities, learn about some of the ways these cuddly creatures stay warm (or not!) in the winter months. You can also make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year and decorate cards for loved ones!
In this program, Mohegan basket-makers Sharon Maynard and Cass Meehan will utilize historic baskets from the Museum collection to share the living craft and tradition of Mohegan basketry from the 17th century to today. You will have an opportunity to see several historic baskets from our collection up close!
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!
Join us for funny, moving, and unforgettable stories about what we give, what we receive, and what it costs us to do either.
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. December’s and January's challenge is to design a new style of pinback button.
