Journeys 旅途 : Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission Gallery Talk
Drop in to learn more about the stories shared in Journeys 旅途 : Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission.
The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America’s Story, with Kermit Roosevelt
Join us as legal scholar Kermit Roosevelt III challenges us to re-think how we understand the Founding documents.
Behind the Scenes: Fashions of the Roaring ’20s
Step into our Costume and Textile Collections area for a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest fashion trends from the 1920s.
Behind the Scenes: Fashions of the Roaring ’20s
Step into our Costume and Textile Collections area for a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest fashion trends from the 1920s.
The Power of Community
Join us for a panel discussion with distinguished Black leaders and artists as they share their experiences with the community as a source of power and joy, and how culture can be shared to create a more just world as experienced in Connecticut. Our panelists have carved out space in Hartford and beyond for members of their communities to see themselves reflected beyond a single narrative. Through the creation of public venues and conversations, our…
Lunch and Learn: A History of LGBTQ Connecticut
Throughout its history, Connecticut’s LGBTQ population has moved from leading hidden, solitary lives to claiming visible, powerful, valuable, and contributing places in society. Join us to explore the history of that experience: stories of oppression and resilience, tragedy and triumph.
Inspire Center – New Theme!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages! July’s challenge is to invent a new and improved way to catch bugs!
Family Program: Backyard Barbecues
Get ready for summer barbecues! Families will decorate their own chef hats to wear, and decorate a cookbook filled with refreshing, summery recipes from the CHS collection.
French Canadian Jam
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CHS, 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].
Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month, we discuss “Bullet in the Brain,” by Tobias Wolfe.