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June 2023

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Jun 11 2023
June 11

Journeys 旅途 : Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission Gallery Talk

June 11 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Drop in to learn more about the stories shared in Journeys 旅途 : Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission.

Jun 15 2023
June 15

The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America’s Story, with Kermit Roosevelt

June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us as legal scholar Kermit Roosevelt III challenges us to re-think how we understand the Founding documents.

Jun 17 2023
June 17

Behind the Scenes: Fashions of the Roaring ’20s

June 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Step into our Costume and Textile Collections area for a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest fashion trends from the 1920s.

Jun 17 2023
June 17

Behind the Scenes: Fashions of the Roaring ’20s

June 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Step into our Costume and Textile Collections area for a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest fashion trends from the 1920s.

Jun 22 2023
June 22

The Power of Community

June 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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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…

Jun 27 2023
June 27

Lunch and Learn: A History of LGBTQ Connecticut

June 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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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.

Jul 01 2023
July 1

Inspire Center – New Theme!

July 1 @ 9:00 am - 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! July’s challenge is to invent a new and improved way to catch bugs!

Jul 01 2023
July 1

Family Program: Backyard Barbecues

July 1 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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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.

Jul 01 2023
July 1

French Canadian Jam

July 1 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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].

Jul 05 2023
July 5

Short Attention Span Literary Club

July 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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This month, we discuss “Bullet in the Brain,” by Tobias Wolfe.

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Museum Hours:

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

Research Center Hours:

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

Location

One Elizabeth Street
Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621