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December 2023

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Dec 03 2023
December 3

Inspire Center – New Theme!

December 3 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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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 monthly, you can enjoy unique experiences all year long! December’s challenge is to invent a new way to prepare your favorite food!

Dec 03 2023
December 3

Opening Reception: We’re Game! Sports and Community

December 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Please join us for the in-person opening reception for the exhibition, We're Game! Sports and Community.

Dec 05 2023
December 5

Lunch and Learn – Slavery’s Hinterlands: Rural New England in the Atlantic World

December 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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This virtual presentation by Isaac Lee, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will explore this history and explain how rural New England sustained Atlantic slavery.

Dec 06 2023
December 6

Short Attention Span Literary Club

December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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This month’s story is “Passion" by Alice Munro.

Dec 09 2023
December 9

A Celebration of Land and Sea: Modern Indigenous Cuisine in New England

December 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Rachel Beth Sayet is a member of the Mohegan nation. In this lecture, Rachel shares her knowledge on the multiple traditional thanksgivings of New England, along with her years of work revitalizing these traditional foods alongside her tribal elders.

Dec 10 2023
December 10

Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf

December 10 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut's Bookshelf.

Dec 14 2023
December 14

As If! ’90s Trivia at the Connecticut Museum

December 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Chillax at the Connecticut Museum with an evening of ‘90s Trivia.

Dec 16 2023
December 16

Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour

December 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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.

Dec 16 2023
December 16

Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour

December 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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.

Dec 17 2023
December 17

Remembering G. Fox and Co.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour

December 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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.

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Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

 

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Tuesday-Friday 12pm-5pm, Thursday until 8pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm

Research Center Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-5pm, Thursday until 8pm
Always by appointment only.