Curating a collection that encapsulates an entire state is no small feat—nor is the task ever complete. In the span of 200 years, the Connecticut Museum has acquired over 4…
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The Land of Hemp Milk & Honey Hood Farmer Rob is a farmer out of the Bridgeport area who specializes in growing gourmet mushrooms. A vegetarian himself, he delights in...
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Farm with Me: Gardening for Health Travis Stewart, a Jamaican resident of Hartford’s South End, discovered the therapeutic power of gardening during his battle with multiple myeloma. Cultivating peppers, tomatoes,...
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From the Killing Fields to the Healing Fields After losing access to her farmland during the pandemic, Vicheth rediscovered her purpose by tending to the land alongside her parents at...
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Among the 20th century dresses and lace housed at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, the Katharine Hepburn collection stands in stark contrast. Tailored trousers, contoured jackets, straw hats,…
One of the most exciting achievements at the Connecticut Museum this year has been the rapid growth of the Civics Education for Connecticut Students project (CECS), now in its second…
On February 22, 2025, the Connecticut Museum and the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut (APAC) are proud to host their third annual Lunar New Year Celebration together with CT…
Behind every object, image, and written word found in the collection at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, there are countless individuals from all walks of life with their…
While you can experience the richness of Connecticut’s culture and history throughout our exhibitions, did you ever realize you are stepping directly into history when you walk through our front doors?…
By: Peter Moran, Project Director What does civics mean to a 7 year-old? The answer might look a lot like what we call social emotional learning today: listening to one…