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SUMMARY:Día de Muertos Community Celebration / Celebración Comunitaria del Día de Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns for 2025 on Saturday\, November 1 @ 11 am – 4 pm\, FREE and fun for all ages! Experience the sights and sounds of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead\, with all-ages arts activities\, mariachi music and Mexican folk dance performances\, delicious food for sale by food trucks\, and more! Delve into the rich\, storied traditions of this holiday with us. Get free tickets today and mark your calendar! Learn more here: https://connecticutmuseum.org/diademuertos \n– \nNuestra celebración comunitaria anual del Día de Muertos regresa para 2025 el sábado 1 de noviembre de 11 a. m. a 4 p. m. ¡GRATUITO y divertida para todas las edades! Disfrute de las imágenes y sonidos del Día de Muertos\, con actividades para todas las edades\, música de mariachi en vivo\, y bailes del folclor mexicano\, comida deliciosa a la venta en camiones de comida\, ¡y más! Adéntrate en las tradiciones ricas e historiadas de esta festividad con nosotros. ¡Consigue entradas gratis hoy y marca tu calendario! Aprenda más aquí: https://connecticutmuseum.org/diademuertos \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ddm2025/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Connecticut Soldiers and the Incident on the Massachusetts\, April 1865
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nIt was April 23\, 1865. Robert E. Lee had surrendered. Abraham Lincoln was dead. Assassin John Wilkes Booth and accomplice David Herold had crossed the Potomac River to safety. The Black Diamond\, hoping to prevent that crossing and catch the perpetrators\, was anchored with the Potomac Flotilla near Blackistone Lighthouse. All onboard the barge were unaware that they were too late. At the same time\, the Massachusetts was running downriver carrying U.S. soldiers back to their regiments. A tragedy occurred and by dawn\, the Black Diamond was on the bottom of the river; the Massachusetts was crippled\, and eighty-seven men were dead – many from regiments raised in Connecticut. \nJoin us for a virtual presentation as author Karen E. Stone unfolds the story of the Connecticut men\, their journey through the war\, and how this tragedy occurred. \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:  Karen Stone was born and raised in Connecticut and that is where she got her first museum job – when she was in middle school. She holds a degree in history from Gettysburg College and has a master’s degree from Penn State. She has worked in museums in Massachusetts\, Pennsylvania\, and New York\, and has been the Museum Division Manager for St. Mary’s County\, Maryland for 8 years. \nTo purchase a copy of Karen Stone’s book\, Shipwreck on the Potomac – Disaster in Pursuit of Lincoln’s Killer\, Click here. \nImage: Karen Stone on the banks of the Potomac River\, near the site of the wreck. Photographed by Mancil Gray.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-connecticut-soldiers-and-the-incident-on-the-massachusetts-april-1865/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED -- Date Night: Meant to Be(an)
DESCRIPTION:— We’re sorry\, this program is cancelled. Please keep an eye out for more Date Night events in early 2026. —  \nWe’re incorporating a little buzz into a favorite evening indulgence: dessert! Bring a date (romantic or platonic) for a fun evening at the Museum. First\, you’ll go on a scavenger hunt through our exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story. Then kick back with games\, coffee-themed crafts\, and some affogato (ice cream with espresso and\, if you like\, a little boozy kick of your choice). \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org \nTickets\n$20 General Admission\n$15 for Connecticut Museum Member levels under $150\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-meant-to-bean/
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:20251012T140000
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SUMMARY:Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.   \nGallery talks 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 Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/coffee-a-connecticut-story-exhibit-tour/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T190000
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SUMMARY:Speak Up Storytelling: Stuck on Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Museum to hear storytellers tell true stories about lived experiences\, led by 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks. Tonight\, join us for a cast of storytellers telling hilarious and heart rendering stories about the struggles of life while battling bad habits\, chemical addictions\, and inner demons. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm; come early to view our exhibitions\, including Coffee: a Connecticut Story. Performance starts at 7:00 pm. Snacks\, soft drinks\, and wine included! \nTickets — can be purchased online or at the door.\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-storytelling-stuck/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: Growers of Color Talkback
DESCRIPTION:Where do we find common ground? Cultural heritage art forms create and reflect meaning\, identity\, and community\, but we can become overly focused on cultural differences\, or else assume that there is a universal artistic language. But what if we can dig into—and challenge—both perspectives? In Common Ground\, we bring together traditional artists and cultural practitioners who are rooted in different cultural traditions to demonstrate their work\, share with one another\, and discuss their similarities and differences. \nIn this conversation\, we will hold a discussion with the featured artists from the Growers of Color video series! Growers of Color addresses the experiences of people at the intersections of agriculture\, culture\, and community. Through the lens of folklife\, we can see how growing food is rooted in local history and contemporary contexts\, and how these growers evolve and adapt to meet their communities’ needs and build community with one another. \nThis conversation will feature: \n\n Azeem Kareem and Sarah Rose Kareem of Samad Gardens Initiative\nKhmer farmer Vicheth Im\nRobert Peck of Hemp Milk and Honey\nTravis Stewart of Farm with Me LLC\n\nThe panel will be moderated by Mike Keo\, a Senior Communication Officer at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Previously\, he worked at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, served as Storyteller for UConn’s Boys and Men of Color Summit\, and was Activist-in-Residence at UConn AAASI. Come with your questions to share! \nGet free tickets to reserve your spot! \nget free tickets
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/commongroundgrowers/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Teaching the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:How did Connecticut contribute to the American Revolution? As the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches\, this teacher workshop will provide teachers with content and tools to use their classrooms as we explore Connecticut’s role in the American Revolution. This workshop will share teaching activities that highlight Connecticut’s role as the provisions state\, the experiences of Connecticut officers and regular soldiers who fought in the Continental Army\, the battles against Connecticut shore towns and conflict between Connecticans who remained loyal to Britain and those seeking independence. Workshop participants will receive ‘ready-to-use’ inquiry-based teaching activities; from close reading to student research and local primary sources\, on Connecticut’s role during the American Revolution. Participants will also have the opportunity to see documents and artifacts from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s vast collection. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \n$5 per person. Light refreshments will be served. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/teaching-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - The ‘Great Temperance Times’ in Nineteenth-Century Black Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nAt first glance\, alcohol and racial equality might seem unrelated—but for Black activists\, the temperance movement was a powerful vehicle for social change. This virtual talk by Mackenzie Tor\, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, will highlight the often-overlooked story of Black temperance activism in 19th-century Connecticut by following the state’s African American reformers as they navigated the era of slavery and freedom. In the process\, it reveals how they used temperance as a strategy for civic inclusion. Through their words and organizing efforts\, from newspaper columns to church halls\, abstaining from the bottle became a radical tool for political belonging in the hands of Connecticut’s Black communities. \nIn this virtual talk\, Mackenzie will also include research findings from her recent visit to the Connecticut Museum’s Waterman Research Center. \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:  Mackenzie Tor is a PhD Candidate in History at the University of Missouri with research interests in the history of reform movements\, African American intellectual history\, and American political culture. Her dissertation\, “Spirited Struggles: The Black Temperance Movement in Nineteenth-Century America\,” uses Black anti-alcohol advocacy as a lens for understanding the ways race and racism shaped the temperance movement during the long nineteenth century. Her research has been supported by organizations such as the McNeil Center for Early American Studies\, the American Antiquarian Society\, the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy\, and the New England Regional Fellowship Consortium. \nImage: “Connecticut State Temperance Convention\,” Colored American\, September 25\, 1841.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-the-great-temperance-times-in-nineteenth-century-black-connecticut/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
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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/2025-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T194232Z
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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! October’s challenge is to design a tool to make cooking easier! \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/inspirecenteroctober2025/2025-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025,Inspire Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T163000
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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/2025-10-04/
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:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
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SUMMARY:Family Program: History Mystery
DESCRIPTION:Grab your detective gear and get ready to solve a mystery! Decorate your own magnifying glass\, solve clues\, and search through the galleries for special objects and images. Can you help solve some of history’s mysteries? \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 generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/historymystery/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
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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! October’s challenge is to design a tool to make cooking easier! \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/inspirecenteroctober2025/2025-10-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T140000
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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 “Saboteur” by Ha Jin. 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-105/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
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SUMMARY:Made To Last: Textiles of Early Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Connecticut Museum is celebrating its 200th birthday! We’re excited to present a series of programs that will shine a light on some of our most treasured collection items. \nIn this program\, Connecticut weaver Margaret Liljedahl will talk about modern fiber arts\, and use historic textiles from our collection to show how techniques have evolved over the years. Textile production was a critical part of the economy and culture of colonial New England\, the echoes of which can still be heard today! This interactive presentation will cover the tools and techniques used to produce textiles in Connecticut during the 17th and 18th centuries. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \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: Margaret Liljedahl is a West Hartford native who had her first encounter with an antique loom at a CT museum. Over the past decade\, Margaret has studied historical weaving techniques and has the privilege of working with several historical sites and museums across Connecticut and New York to get their barn looms singing again. She is an active member of the Handweavers Guild of Connecticut and is passionate about connecting antique fiber equipment with locals who still know how to use them.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/made-to-last-textiles-of-early-connecticut/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Silent Presence: The French in New England
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nJeanne Douillard\, an independent scholar\, has probed the history of the French in New England for over twenty-five years.  One question she has addressed is why the French have had such a silent presence in New England. Jeanne believes the past is important. To her way of thinking\, history shapes people\, shapes cultures. She believes\, “We are the heirs of our ancestor’s journeys. Their experiences matter. We carry them with us even if their story is lost to us.” \nIn this virtual presentation Jeanne brings a unique\, fresh look to the story of “un petit people.” It is an approach which combines history and story\, attempting in its essence\, to get at the heart of a people. \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: Jeanne Douillard’s passion for the history of the French in the Americas led her to delve deeply into the quagmire of conflicting historiographies. English\, French and American historians of the past offered up irreconcilable views of La Nouvelle France [New France] and its people. She was intrigued. Jeanne authored I Remember… Je Me Souviens… in 2016. Jeanne is also one of the major contributors to the book Building a Better Life: The French-Canadians in Western Massachusetts\, published by the Republican newspaper in Springfield\, MA. Jeane also contributed a narrative poem\, “Not So Much the Same Place\,” to Heliotrope: French Heritage Women Create\, an anthology of women writers of French heritage. \nTo purchase Jeanne’s book\, I Remember…Je Me Souviens...\, email her directly: silentpresence1@gmail.com \nTo purchase Building a Better life The French-Canadians in Western Massachusetts click here \nTo purchase Heliotrope: French Heritage Women Create click here
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-silent-presence/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
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UID:26617-1758218400-1758225600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Taste of 200!
DESCRIPTION:A foodie fundraiser in support of the Connecticut Museum\nExperience a culinary excursion across the state – right here at the Connecticut Museum! Join us alongside local restaurants to sample foods from some of the many cultures here in Connecticut\, from the savory to the spicy to the sweet. Enjoy local beer and wine pairings\, live entertainment\, and more as you taste your way through the evening\, and take part in a silent auction and raffle featuring curated prize packages. Join us for a deliciously good time while supporting the next 200 years of Connecticut’s premier historical society and cultural institution! Tickets are $50 per person. Purchase your ticket online via the button below to reserve your spot! \nget tickets\nNeed assistance purchasing your ticket? Contact Christine Daniels at 860-969-6089 x 104. \n[divider line_type=”small” custom_height=””]\nEVENT SPONSORS\nCultural Connoisseurs\nSylvia and Harvey Kelly\nPreservationists\n \n \n\nHistory Buffs\n \n \nMichael and Shari Cantor \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/taste-of-200/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T143000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Museum for day full of educational programs designed specifically for homeschool families! Workshops are offered throughout the day for a variety of ages centered around two primary themes: 1) Connecticut nicknames and symbols and 2) museum jobs and the work that happens behind the scenes. Each workshop includes a list of additional resources to encourage further at-home exploration of the workshop themes. \nA lunch break will take place from 11:45 am-12:30 pm. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy meeting other homeschool families! Please note\, parents or guardians are expected to remain on Connecticut Museum premises for the duration of Homeschool Day. The auditorium lobby will be available for adults to use throughout the day. \nFamilies can also register their children under the age of 5 for Little Learners. Available throughout the day\, this loosely structured program features story times\, crafts\, and guided activities related to the day’s themes. Children enrolled in Little Learners must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. \nPlease note\, pre-registration is required to participate in this program. For more information on each workshop and to register\, click the button below. \nMore Information\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/homeschoolday2025/
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
CREATED:20240916T192150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T192150Z
UID:26582-1757858400-1757860200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.   \nGallery talks 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 Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/coffee-exhibit-tour/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
CREATED:20250521T162606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T171525Z
UID:26615-1757761200-1757764800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Ground Rules: Ovelle Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour through our exhibition “Coffee: A Connecticut Story\,” then get to meet the folks from Ovelle Coffee in Hartford. Learn about the impacts of direct trade and sustainability in the coffee industry\, and enjoy a tasting of the rare Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee. You can learn more about Ovelle Coffee by visiting their website! \nA tour through our exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story\, might just make you crave a cup of joe. We’ve got a solution for this! Our  “Ground Rules” series will pair a guided tour of the exhibition with a chance to meet a local coffee professional\, learn about their craft\, and taste their products. \nTickets: Limited spots available\, get your tickets through the link below to reserve your spot! \nThis program is included with admission to the Museum. Admission prices are: \n$12 Adults\n$10 Seniors (65 and over)\n$8 Students (with valid college ID) and Youth (6-17)\nConnecticut Museum Members: Free! \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ground-rules-ovelle-coffee/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
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UID:26522-1757613600-1757619000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground: Drum Traditions in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:*UPDATED!* \nWhere do we find common ground? Cultural heritage art forms create and reflect meaning\, identity\, and community\, but we can become overly focused on cultural differences\, or else assume that there is a universal artistic language. But what if we can dig into—and challenge—both perspectives? In this series\, we bring together traditional artists who practice art forms rooted in different cultural traditions to demonstrate their work\, share with one another\, and discuss their similarities and differences. This conversation will feature tabla player Bailey O’Donnell and bomba drummer Brendaliz Cepeda\, as they discuss and demonstrate their drum traditions with one another and with audience members. Come with your questions to share! \nGet free tickets to reserve your spot! \n \nget free tickets
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/commongrounddrums/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
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UID:26536-1757419200-1757422800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Lineage: The Power and Promise of Genealogy in Early America
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation! \nGenealogy is everywhere– online\, on screens\, and through organizations and conferences and more.  But technologies aside\, genealogy was everywhere in the 18th century\, too. \nJoin us for a virtual presentation as historian Karin Wulf discusses her new book\, Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in 18th Century British America. Karin will discuss how meaningful genealogy was for diverse early Americans\, in part because genealogy was foundational in law\, politics\, and religion. \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: Karin Wulf is the Beatrice and Julio Mario Santo Domingo Director and Librarian at the John Carter Brown Library and Professor of History at Brown University.  A historian of early America\, what she refers to as “Vast Early America\,” she writes for public and academic audiences about early American history\, the worlds of scholarship and scholarly publishing\, and why footnotes can save democracy (really).  Karin is the author or editor of prize-winning scholarship on gender\, family\, and politics. Her book Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in 18th Century British America was published by Oxford University Press in June. \nTo purchase a copy of Karin Wulf’s new book\, Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in 18th Century British America\, click here
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-lineage/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
CREATED:20250513T170402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T170705Z
UID:26565-1757257200-1757259000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Story Time: Celebrate Grandparents' Day!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Grandparents’ Day with a special story time at the Museum! Bring your grandparents and enjoy a reading of a story all about going on vacation with family. Then\, using inspiration from the story\, visit the Inspire Center and invent a new way to help people navigate when they go on fun-filled adventures with their grandparents! \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 Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/familystorytimegrandparentsday/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T163000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
CREATED:20241123T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T193957Z
UID:26151-1757169000-1757176200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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/2025-09-06/
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:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
CREATED:20250512T142953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T162240Z
UID:26567-1757156400-1757167200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: Let's Build a City!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all builders! Explore how cities have grown over time\, work together to create a pretend city on a giant map at the Museum\, and design and create your own buildings using boxes\, paper bags\, wooden sticks\, and more. \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 generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/buildacity/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
CREATED:20250513T183914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T183914Z
UID:26593-1756904400-1756908000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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 “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love\,” by Raymond Carver. 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\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-104/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
CREATED:20250512T141757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T160557Z
UID:26566-1756807200-1756832400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
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. September-October’s theme is “Transportation Exploration\,” a look at transportation throughout Connecticut’s history! 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. \nThese kits are made possible with the generous support of Berkshire Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/activitykitssept2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Activity Kits 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
CREATED:20240916T192150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T192150Z
UID:26581-1754834400-1754836200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.   \nGallery talks 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 Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger\, nbelanger@connnecticutmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/coffee-exhibit-tour/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
CREATED:20250617T153356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T153356Z
UID:26737-1754748000-1754755200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the art of stained-glass? Join us for an introductory level workshop with local stained glass and restoration artist Francis Barkyoumb of Glass Dance Studio. Francis will guide you through the step-by-step process of stained-glass. The workshop will provide you with a pre-cut glass pattern that you will learn to foil and solder. By the end of the class\, you will have completed your own colorful summer-themed stained-glass suncatcher for window or garden to take home! \nFrancis Barkyoumb has been a stained-glass artist since 2009 and began teaching the art form in 2012. In 2022\, Francis opened Glass Dance Studio in Branford\, Connecticut\, where he creates custom pieces of art\, restores panels and heirlooms\, and offers classes. \nThis workshop will be structured for the beginner\, but all levels of expertise are encouraged to register! Suitable for ages 16 and up. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nTICKETS (includes all materials)\n$30 General Admission\n$25 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum NARM members and above \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/stained-glass-suncatcher-workshop/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T111609
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T154254Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Public Library Night
DESCRIPTION:Hartford Public Library (HPL) is partnering with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History to offer an evening of FREE admission to the Museum for all Hartford residents. With an HPL library card or proof of Hartford address\, visitors are invited to browse the Museum and take part in guided tours of its current special exhibition. \nStaff from the Library will be on hand to help you learn more about HPL\, get a library card\, or borrow books from our Library on Wheels. Enjoy two opportunities for a guided tour of the Museum’s Coffee: A Connecticut Story exhibition. Light refreshments will be provided. \nFree admission is available starting at 4:00 pm\, and guided tours of the exhibit will be offered at 5:15 pm and 7:00 pm (or you can browse the exhibition on your own anytime). \nRegistration is not required\, but it helps us better serve you. You can let us know you’re coming by clicking the button below. \nGET TICKETS\nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/hartford-public-library-night/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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