Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month’s story is “I Stand Here Ironing," by Tillie Olson.
What Is A Disaster? State Historian Andy Horowitz in Conversation with Jacob A. C. Remes
In a freewheeling conversation, two leading scholars in the field of disaster studies will consider events in Connecticut history and beyond, thinking out loud together about why some kinds of bad news are considered disasters while others are not, and what difference it makes.
Family Program: ABC’s of American Sign Language
Celebrate National ASL Day at the Museum! Families will uncover the history of the American School for the Deaf, learn simple ASL signs, and practice other forms of non-verbal communication.
French Canadian Jam
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at [email protected]. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take a break during July, November, and December.
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
Reggaeton Roots: the Connecticut Diaspora’s Impact
Dive into the rhythmic journey of reggaeton with Nina Vazquez, known for her work in promoting reggaeton history. Explore Connecticut's pivotal role in shaping reggaeton within the Puerto Rican diaspora, and participate in an immersive exploration into the roots and evolution of one of the most influential music genres. Connecticut, often overlooked in discussions about Reggaeton, played a significant role in fostering the genre's growth within the Puerto Rican diaspora. From its origins in the…
Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf
Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut's Bookshelf.
Lunch and Learn: Justices of the Peace and the American Revolution
This virtual presentation, by Hannah Farber, is part of a book project on civil litigation in the early American republic, will use surviving justices' dockets to show how different types of magistrates--farmers, ministers, urban merchants, and Patriot enforcers--handled the provision of justice to their neighbors amid Revolutionary disruption.
As If! ’90s Trivia at the Connecticut Museum
Chillax at the Connecticut Museum with an evening of ‘90s Trivia.
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.