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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Open Weekends!
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! March‘s challenge is to create a new way to teach the alphabet! \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/inspirecentermarch2025/2025-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Mug-nificent Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Espresso yourself with coffee art! Families will make one-of-a-kind coffee mugs\, try their hand at cappuccino-inspired foam art\, and design collages using a variety of coffee materials. For inspiration\, families can explore the exhibit Coffee: A Connecticut Story. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connectcutmuseum.org. \nThis program falls on Free First Weekend\, which includes free admission to the Museum for all ages and occurs the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. Thanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/mugnificentmasterpieces/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Weekend
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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/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Free First Weekend
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SUMMARY:Inspire Center - Open Weekends!
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! March‘s challenge is to create a new way to teach the alphabet! \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/inspirecentermarch2025/2025-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Inspire Center
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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 Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Beacon Bank for their\ngenerous support of Free First Weekend.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/storytime/2025-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Family Story Time,Free First Weekend 2025,Free First Weekend 2026
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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 “Magic” by Katherine Anne Porter. 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-98/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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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-exhibit-tour/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Events,Special Event
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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 different age groups. 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. \nFor more information regarding workshops\, pricing\, and to register your family\, please click here. Please note\, pre-registration is required to participate in this program. Registration opens Monday\, January 13. \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/homeschooldaymarch2025/
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T193000
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SUMMARY:The Future of Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Our favorite morning drink comes with a heavy environmental price tag. Join us to hear from local coffee roasters about what is being done to make coffee cultivation and consumption more sustainable. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Public Programs Manager\, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. \nOur panelists: \nJuan Carlos Arango of Arango Specialty Coffee \nAlex Goldsmith of Baronet Coffee \nJeff Brooks of Giv Coffee  \nSasha Fay of Ovelle Coffee \nJ. René of J. René Coffee Roasters \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\n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/the-future-of-coffee/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Cars
DESCRIPTION:Lightning McQueen wins again! Join us for a special showing of Cars\, a movie about a famous\, trouble-making racecar who finds himself stranded along Route 66. Watch as he forms unexpected friendships with a group of silly\, fun-loving cars and trucks from the tiny town of Radiator Springs.  \nFamilies are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest pajamas! Free popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Quiet toys and activities to enjoy during the movie will also be available. Doors open at 5:30 pm\, and the movie begins at 6 pm. \nThis program is FREE and great for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Tickets are free but space is limited! Get tickets now to reserve your spot. \nGET FREE TICKETS \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/cars/
CATEGORIES:Family Movie Night 2025,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - 'One Tory and One Scalp': Violence on the American Revolution's Northern Front
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Presentation!\nIn 1777\, during the American Revolutionary War\, Jane McCrea was killed by Native allies of the British. She was quickly elevated by the Patriot press as an American martyr\, making her the most famous civilian casualty of the war. Yet examining the surrounding events in primary sources\, including those in the collection of Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, reveals a complex history that stretched back long before\, to warfare among the Haudenosaunee\, Wabanaki\, British\, and French. \nJoin us for a virtual presentation in which Dr. Blake Grindon\, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee\, will discuss her recent research findings. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Click ‘Get Tickets’ below to receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Jen Busa\, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org. \nAbout the speaker: Dr. Blake Grindon is at work on a book about the death of Jane McCrea. She received her PhD from Princeton University and is currently the Patrick Henry Postdoctoral Fellow in the History Department at Johns Hopkins University and NERFC fellow for 2024-25. Her work has appeared in the William and Mary Quarterly and has received support from the Clements Library\, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society\, the Winterthur Museum\, the John Carter Brown Library\, and the Omohundro Institute. \nImage: Dr. Blake Grindon \nTICKETS\nThis virtual event is free! Click the button below to register. \nGET FREE TICKETS
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-violence-on-the-american-revolutions-northern-front/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn,online programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Date Night: Boozy Brew
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out – please join us in the future for more opportunities at the Connecticut Museum! \nA latte or cappuccino might be your morning go-to\, but how do you incorporate delicious coffee flavor into an evening routine? Mix it into a tasty cocktail\, of course! Join us for a fun evening that will include a scavenger hunt through our exhibition\, Coffee: A Connecticut Story\, then relax and enjoy a coffee cocktail and coffee liqueur tasting. Perfect for couples or friend groups! Complementary snacks will be served. \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 \nGET TICKETS\n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-boozy-brew/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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