Drawn Here Gallery Talk
Join a member of our staff for an interactive, introductory experience in our newest exhibition, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End.
Speak Up: Do-Overs
Join us for an evening of funny, heartbreaking, and unforgettable stories about the chances we gave, the chances we took, and the ones we never thought we’d get.
Why We Remember the Founding
Join us for a presentation by a leading scholar of early America about the legacy of the Declaration of Independence, co-sponsored by the Association for the Study of Connecticut History.
Día de Muertos Community Celebration / Celebración Comunitaria del Día de Muertos
Our annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns for 2026 on Saturday, October 24 @ 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…
Lunch and Learn – Navigating the Creation of Our Nation
In this virtual presentation, historian Elizabeth Normen will discuss her new book, Awakenings and Revolutions: The Harts, Saybrook, and the New Nation.
Date Night: Chills and Treats
Looking for something different to do for date night?
Family Activity Kits – New Theme!
Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! November - December’s theme is “A Playdate with our State," a look at Connecticut-made toys, like Legos and Silly Putty! Please Note: This is not an on-site program.
Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month's story is "The Paper Menagerie," by Ken Liu.
Family Program: Journey to Prehistoric Connecticut
Journey to the past right in your own backyard! Families will learn how to recognize dinosaur tracks and prehistoric plants that still live in Connecticut today, dig for replica fossils of Connecticut dinosaurs, and then create their very own fossil to take home!
Rebellious Exhibition Tour
Last chance for guided tour through Rebellious, an exhibition that reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history when its people came together, pushed back, and sparked change to pursue their own visions of life, liberty, and happiness in America.