Lunch and Learn – The Connecticut Yankee Occupation of St. Augustine, FL, 1862-1865
Join us for this virtual presentation, as Dr. Eric Totten, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will discuss the eclectic experiences of the Connecticut Yankees in and around the Ancient City during the American Civil War.
Dark Skies – An Overlooked Ecological Problem
Learn about the issue of excess light in the night skies in this program hosted by the Connecticut Valley Garden Club.
“Coffee: A Connecticut Story” Exhibition Opening Reception
Join us for a celebratory morning at the opening reception for our new special exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story. Be among the first to tour the exhibition! You'll also have the opportunity to indulge in coffee tastings with local coffee roasters: Great Minds Coffee Roasters, Ovelle Coffee, J.Rene Coffee Roasters and Victus Coffee, Sound Coffee, and Story and Soil Coffee. You'll also witness a coffee cupping demonstration, hear remarks from the exhibition developers, enjoy breakfast…
Family Movie Night: Sing
Get ready to sing and dance along with a cast of musical animals! Join us for a special showing of Sing, an animated movie all about music, making friends, and showing off your special talents. Watch as an eclectic group of animals, ranging from a shy elephant to a boisterous mouse, all band together to put on a one-of-a-kind concert!
Member Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This fall, we’re offering two opportunities for Museum members to experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our collection.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
Calligraphy for the Holidays with Debby Reelitz
Come learn the popular and playful Modern Calligraphy! This workshop will be structured for the beginner, but all levels of expertise are encouraged to register! Suitable for ages 16 and up.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co.
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
Lunch and Learn – The Civilian Conservation Corps in Connecticut, 1933–42
Join us for this virtual presentation, as Dr. James Fortuna, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will investigate the CCC’s role as an agent of national transformation and considers the links between the New Deal’s treatment of the American landscape and its promotion of a new, more pluralistic national identity.
Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month’s story is “Christmas,” by Vladimir Nabokov.